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The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding the present phase of Globalization is important to understand the future of Global countries. Synopsis: India could play a leadership role by helping set common standards for the democratic world in this new era of globalization About the new era of globalization The Globalisation puzzle that is unfolding is multidimensional. There… Continue reading The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
E-commerce companies call out lack of clarity in draft rules
Source: Indian Express What is the news? Government has decided to extend the last date for submission of comments on the draft ecommerce rules till July 21 from the earlier deadline of July 6. While the government did not disclose any reasons for extending the date, it is learnt that it has come as a… Continue reading E-commerce companies call out lack of clarity in draft rules
COP26 offers a chance to revise zero-emission targets
Source: Livemint Relevance: Annual meeting of the UNFCCC (COP) is an important event where critical policy decisions related to global environment are deliberated upon. As a UPSC aspirant one must be aware of the outcomes of such events. Synopsis: COP26 (UNFCCC) assumes importance since the last COP meeting could not be held due to pandemic… Continue reading COP26 offers a chance to revise zero-emission targets
How cryptocurrency turbocharged the cybercrime racket: Explained
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Cryptocurrency is an emerging sector. As a UPSC aspirant one needs have knowledge about its pros and cons. Synopsis: Use of cryptocurrencies for ransomware attacks by hackers and related challenges. Must Read: What is a ransomware? How is crypto used in cybercrime? A typical ransomware attack on a company or organization… Continue reading How cryptocurrency turbocharged the cybercrime racket: Explained
ONDC: Looking to open source e-comm processes, DPIIT sets up 9-member panel
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set up a nine-member advisory council for creating an Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC). About Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC): ONDC is being designed to curb the monopolistic tendencies of e-commerce platforms. It… Continue reading ONDC: Looking to open source e-comm processes, DPIIT sets up 9-member panel
How India and China are shaped by the idea of national humiliation
Source: Indian express Relevance: China used its historic national humiliation for strengthening the country. However, India could not do that due to the prevalence of inequality. Synopsis: China uses national humiliation to legitimise authoritarian rule. Whereas, India’s lack of egalitarianism(Equality) makes it harder for national humiliation to be owned equally. How China used the idea… Continue reading How India and China are shaped by the idea of national humiliation
Gauging pandemic mortality with civil registration data
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: The Civil Registration System (CRS) is still an imperfect system, with potential sources of error. Background Recently, Indian journalists from across the country assessed and reported on State-level all-cause mortality from the Civil Registration System (CRS) of various states. The data shows a large rise in excess mortality in the surge… Continue reading Gauging pandemic mortality with civil registration data
With no subsidy, cooking fuel burns a hole in consumers’ pocket
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Price of LPG cylinders is increasing after the removal of subsidy. Synopsis: Government’s cut on LPG subsidies will adversely affect nearly 290 million households with LPG connections. What is the issue? Lack of global demand due to lockdowns had led to a crash in both prices of crude oil and petroleum… Continue reading With no subsidy, cooking fuel burns a hole in consumers’ pocket
Will a national judiciary work?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article analysis the idea of an All India Judicial Service through various judgments and recommendations of committees. Synopsis: The idea of an All India Judicial Service (AIJS) is surrounded by impairment of federal powers, language barriers, and debatable efficacy in addressing pendency. Thus, a cautious analysis needs to be done… Continue reading Will a national judiciary work?
