Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Tackling Climate Change Through Innovative Methodologies Synopsis: In June 2021, the European Parliament signed the first dedicated Climate Law. There are some problematic or protectionist provisions in the law, but it is still considered as a step in the right direction to tackle the issue of climate change. Till now… Continue reading Climate based protectionism: Green Public Procurement can incentivise public sector to eliminate polluting tech
Arbitration Awards and The Public Interest
Source: Business standard Relevance: Way forward for India in the Cairns Energy case Synopsis: Recently, a court in Paris allowed Cairn Energy to freeze assets of Government of India in Paris in a tax dispute. Similar developments are possible in the US from actions by Cairn and Devas Multimedia. Thus, an objective, analytical approach to pursuing… Continue reading Arbitration Awards and The Public Interest
Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) till March 31, 2023. Background: Incidents of rape and gang rape of minor girls below the age of twelve and similar heinous crimes against… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Fast Track Special Courts for further 2 years
Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution. Synopsis: India needs to ease its restrictive policies towards the import of electric vehicles. Introduction Last month, Elon Musk complain about India’s restrictive policies for the import of electric vehicles. India’s restrictive policies are aimed at the Make in India campaign for… Continue reading Tesla is unlikely to launch its vehicles in India anytime soon
A grand tax bargain in danger of coming apart
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Issues with GST regime Synopsis: A version 2.0 of GST may have to be designed sooner rather than later. Issues existing with GST Non-expanding tax base: The tax base of GST does not appear to be expanding. The Tax to Gross value addition (GVA) is only about 5% to 6.5% though… Continue reading A grand tax bargain in danger of coming apart
Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Recently, a global collaborative investigative effort, titled the Pegasus project, revealed that Israeli company NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware targeted over 300 mobile phone numbers in India. As per reports, at least 40 journalists, Cabinet Ministers, and holders of constitutional positions were possibly subjected to surveillance. The reports are based on a leaked global database… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise
Respect regulations
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Changes to minimum public shareholding norms and consequent impact Synopsis: The government’s move to exempt any public sector listed company from complying with the minimum public shareholding norm is undesirable and inappropriate. Background Exempting select PSUs from minimum free float norm reverses govt stance Issues with the latest move Blocked an… Continue reading Respect regulations
Why valley is still distant, With end of Articles 370 and 35(A), there’s peace, hope and democracy in J&K
Source: The Indian Express (Article 1 and Article 2) Relevance: This article explains the situation of J&K ever since the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A Synopsis: With the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, it is time to take a stock of the arguments regarding the abrogation. Context India bid farewell to… Continue reading Why valley is still distant, With end of Articles 370 and 35(A), there’s peace, hope and democracy in J&K
No Fundamental Right To Strike
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the Parliament’s Right to restrict the fundamental rights of the armed forces. Synopsis While the government seeks to reform the Ordnance Factory Board, the workers seem to stall the move by going on strikes. This article discusses the aspects of government bringing move to control these strikes Essential… Continue reading No Fundamental Right To Strike
Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Synopsis According to UN, Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns. Introduction: The United Nations recently released a report ahead of the Food Systems Summit in September… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
