Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the “world of work” report?3 Findings related to India4 What are the suggestions provided by the report? What is the News? The “world of work” report has been released by International Labour Organisation. What are the key findings of the “world of work” report?… Continue reading World lost 11.2 crore jobs in the first quarter of 2022: ILO
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Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council
What is the News? The Inter-State Council has been reconstituted with Prime Minister as Chairman and Chief Ministers of all States and six Union Ministers as members. Ten Union Ministers will be the permanent invitees to the Inter-State Council. The standing committee of the Inter-State Council has also reconstituted with Union Home Minister. About Inter-State Council… Continue reading Centre reconstitutes Inter-State Council
India to join Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo-Pacific region
What is the News? The US President has launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). The negotiations will begin shortly and these are expected to centre around four main pillars, including trade, supply chain resiliency, clean energy and decarbonisation, and taxes and anti-corruption measures. Indian PM has mentioned that India will work together with… Continue reading India to join Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo-Pacific region
The ESG rating conundrum
News: In recent years, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments have emerged as a subject of great interest and significance across the globe. In this context, the SEBI had brought out a consultation paper on the need to regulate ESG rating providers. Increasingly, corporates are adopting higher ESG norms, and investors are preferring such investments.… Continue reading The ESG rating conundrum
Government must resist demands for banning exports
News: After the wheat ban, there is a possibility of a ban on exports of raw cotton. The author lists out reasons for not doing so. Why ban on exports of raw cotton will not be correct? First, from raw cotton to fabric making, there are various stages and processes in the textile industry. Raw… Continue reading Government must resist demands for banning exports
Can India turn Quad into an instrument to realize its significant potential as technological power?
News: The Prime Minister of India is going to participate in the Quadrilateral Forum that brings together Delhi, Canberra, Tokyo, and Washington. The US President will visit Samsung’s semiconductor facility in South Korea during the visit. This underlines the role of critical technologies in his Indo-Pacific strategy. Importance of critical technologies They are key to… Continue reading Can India turn Quad into an instrument to realize its significant potential as technological power?
Gyanvapi: Court must follow law not faith
News: Recently, The Supreme Court has admitted petitions on the Gyanvapi mosque. At present, a controversy is raging over the Gyanvapi Mosque, which is a legacy of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707). Nature of Indian Polity India’s Constitution guarantees the principle of religious equality and protection of minority rights. As per B.R. Ambedkar, these principles… Continue reading Gyanvapi: Court must follow law not faith
A Harvard branch in India, prospects and challenges
News: In Budget 2022, Finance Minister announced that “world-class foreign universities and institutions would be allowed in the planned business district in Gujarat’s GIFT City”. These institutions would be free from domestic regulations to facilitate availability of high-end human resources. And the British Prime Minister during his visit to India wished to strengthen the United… Continue reading A Harvard branch in India, prospects and challenges
Why vaccine mandates are essential
News: Recently, the Supreme Court has given its verdict on the government’s ongoing vaccination policy. The court held that restrictions imposed by States and Union Territories on unvaccinated individuals cannot be said to be proportionate. Contents1 Background2 Past trends of safeguard community interest3 The Supreme Court’s observations in this case4 In particularly this case Background… Continue reading Why vaccine mandates are essential
The IPEF could offer us a boat we must not miss
News: The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework may be an opportunity for India’s integration with global supply chains and trade flows. But the US must put global aims above its home politics. Contents1 Why India should join IPEF?2 What does the IPEF entail?3 What are some concerns that India must consider?4 Way forward Why India should join IPEF?… Continue reading The IPEF could offer us a boat we must not miss
