Source: Business Standard  Relevance: Electric Vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. A better policy for their promotion is required. Synopsis: A reduction in Customs duty wouldn’t solely boost the Electric Vehicles (EV) sector, the government needs to adopt an integrated approach towards it. Background: Indian cities are among the most polluted in the… Continue reading Integrated approach for EVs

Source: Indian express   Relevance: Police reforms are necessary to ensure a just criminal justice system. Synopsis: Several state governments have passed Police Acts that are against the Supreme Court verdict on police reforms, and Centre too, has failed to legislate a model Act. Thus, there is a need to focus on the idea of… Continue reading One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue

Source: Times of India  Relevance: The article is related to civil service reforms in India. Synopsis: Administrative reforms can only be delivered by a change in executive goals, not by a change in personnel. Background: There is a new attempt at administrative reform on the anvil. SD Shibulal has reportedly been appointed chairman of a… Continue reading Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs

Source: The Hindu and Business Standard Relevance: The DICGC Bill provide big relief to small depositors Synopsis:  The Union Cabinet has cleared the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill, 2021 which will allow depositors to withdraw up to Rs 5 lakh in 90 days. About the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill,… Continue reading Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium