Source: Livemint What is the news? Ahead of Ministerial meeting 12 (MC-12) of WTO, India and South Africa are collaborating for joint effort for review of E-transmission moratorium imposed by WTO. What is E-transmission moratorium? In 1998, WTO member countries agreed to temporarily keep custom duties, on electronic transmission of services such as e-books, music,… Continue reading India seeks review of WTO e-transmissions moratorium
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 4 2021
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 4th, 2021
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 4th, 2021
Measures being proposed to curb resurgence of COVID wave
Source: Livemint Synopsis Various governments have adopted various strategies for handling the Covid pandemic. Is making vaccination compulsory the right strategy? Making Vaccine Compulsory in India – will not be a good choice because: There is a mismatch between the demand and supply of vaccines. If made compulsory for any group, would lead to… Continue reading Measures being proposed to curb resurgence of COVID wave
Skills mission underperforms on training, placement goals
Source: Livemint Synopsis Given India’s young population and vast labour force, Skills India Mission was expected to give huge dividends. However, as per the recent data, the mission seems to be underperforming. About the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) The scheme has 2 components, Short term training STT – Focused on training, certification and placement Recognition… Continue reading Skills mission underperforms on training, placement goals
Preventable abuse: SC calls out wrongful use of preventive detention. Such arrests must be made only in rare cases
Source: Times of India Synopsis The courts have made adverse remarks in the matter of preventive detention. This has raised the debate of fundamental rights and freedom as offered in the constitution. What is preventive detention? It means the detention of a person without trial and conviction by the court. It is a precautionary measure to… Continue reading Preventable abuse: SC calls out wrongful use of preventive detention. Such arrests must be made only in rare cases
Poverty in India is on rise again
Source: The Hindu Synopsis During the 2000’s there was decline in poverty as was indicated by the Government data. However, now multiple data point to a rise in poverty and unemployment. Context Source: The Hindu Consumption expenditure survey (CES) is conducted and released every 5 years by NSO 2017-2018 data was not released, and the… Continue reading Poverty in India is on rise again
Exempting select PSUs from minimum free float norm reverses govt stance
Source: Indian Expres Relevance: Changes to minimum public shareholding norms and consequent impact Synopsis: Recently, the Department of Economic Affairs has amended the Securities Contract (Regulation) Rules, 1957 (SCRR). Background Through a recent notification in the government gazette, the Department of Economic Affairs has amended the Securities Contract (Regulation) Rules, 1957 (SCRR). The amendment states… Continue reading Exempting select PSUs from minimum free float norm reverses govt stance
Just Energy Transition
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Achieving a clean energy transition for India, which is just and inclusive. Synopsis: A people-centric approach will help India build a clean and inclusive energy future and also provide a model for other countries and communities worldwide. Current scenario in India It is among the world’s top five countries in terms… Continue reading Just Energy Transition
Privacy checks can be built into software architecture
Source: Livemint Relevance: Protecting Right to Privacy and enabling digitization Synopsis: India’s Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) is becoming an important tool to strengthen the privacy framework in India. It not only gives us better control over our data transfers, but also covers nearly all the modern principles that are central to privacy. Principles… Continue reading Privacy checks can be built into software architecture
