News: India, in its vaccination process, obtained complete control and power over the doctor-patient relationships. This impacted the vaccination process and also the response of the market. The state should have allowed greater decentralization as the vaccination needs of people are different. What are the different vaccination needs? Some people have higher public exposure, have… Continue reading Vaccination: Central control of health care
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The spirit of disinvestment
News: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has raised questions in a recent report on a smaller deal, involving the purchase by Chennai Port Trust. What is the issue? The government is forcing one PSU to buy another to achieve its disinvestment target. For instance, in the recent past, the ONGC took over… Continue reading The spirit of disinvestment
DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of ‘Pralay’ Missile. What is a Pralay Missile? Pralay is a surface-to-surface conventional quasi-ballistic missile. The main aim of the missile is to defeat interceptor missiles. Note: Quasi missile trajectory is also ballistic but after a certain range… Continue reading DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
On PSB privatisation: Avoidable delay
News: Although, the Finance Minister had announced in this year’s Budget that the government will take up the privatisation of two PSBs. Yet, it unlikely to happen this year. The Finance Minister, in a written reply to the Parliament, said that the Cabinet has not taken any decision in this regard. Moreover, the government will… Continue reading On PSB privatisation: Avoidable delay
On WTO Ruling against Indian Sugar industry – Lasting solution
News: The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against India’s sugar and sugarcane subsidies Though, the ruling is inconsequential for the country’s current policies concerning the Sugar industry. But it does provide an opportunity to address some of the chronic issues that often require the government to bail this industry out. Read more here: WTO panel’s… Continue reading On WTO Ruling against Indian Sugar industry – Lasting solution
On Plastic pollution
Relevance: Plastic pollution News: India’s track record in managing plastic pollution compares poorly with that of many other countries. The latest global Plastic Management Index, ranks India 20th among 25 major plastic-producing nations. What are the reasons? Lack of infrastructure: According to the Central Pollution Control Board’s estimates, India produces 3.5 million tonnes of plastic… Continue reading On Plastic pollution
Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
What is the news? NITI Aayog has released a report on India’s Coal Sector. International Energy Agency (IEA)’s annual coal 2021 report findings are also listed in the article. What are the key findings of the NITI Aayog’s report? – Coal will remain India’s mainstay energy source, and the country will shape global demand this… Continue reading Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar
What is the news? Lok Sabha has passed the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021.The Bill seeks to amend certain sections of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and 1951. What are the key provisions of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021? Linking Aadhaar Card to Voter ID: The Bill allows electoral registration officers to… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar
An over-engineered social stock exchange?
News: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in its recent board meeting approved the creation of a social stock exchange. SEBI has announced the setting up of Social Stock Exchange, on the basis of proposals from the working group under Ishaat Hussain, and a technical advisory committee under Harsh Kumar Bhanwala. What are the… Continue reading An over-engineered social stock exchange?
India’s FTA ambitions in perspective
News: Recently, India’s commerce secretary, stated that trade will find a specific focus in the forthcoming Budget and that India’s FTAs will be “very deep”. The statement appears to be in line with recent global developments. For example, The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the EU-Vietnam FTA, and the 15-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). China and… Continue reading India’s FTA ambitions in perspective
