Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked” published in The Indian Express on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Relevance: concerns associated with the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) News:… Continue reading Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked
Tag: Governance
Potential gains – Govt is encouraging use of farm waste
Source: The post is based on the article “Potential gains – Govt is encouraging use of farm waste” published in Business Standard on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: About the policy changes and new guidelines for… Continue reading Potential gains – Govt is encouraging use of farm waste
Why Govt is going after ‘dark patterns’
Source: This article has been framed based on India Express article “Why Govt is going after ‘dark patterns”, published on 4th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Government policies for the various sectors News: The article discusses the concept of “dark patterns” and the Indian government’s initiative to curb their use on e-commerce platforms. Dark… Continue reading Why Govt is going after ‘dark patterns’
India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking
Source– The post is based on the article “India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking” published in livemint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance – Government Policies for various sectors Relevance: Need of data in effective policy making News- Official statistics provide crucial inputs to policymaking in any modern democracy. The last… Continue reading India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking
Transparency in governance
Source: The post is based on the article “Transparency in governance” published in “Business Standard” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. News: The SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has set significantly higher standards of transparency and corporate governance for listed stocks by amending the LODR… Continue reading Transparency in governance
Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India
Source– The post is based on the article “Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India” published in The Hindu on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and issues arising out of implementation Relevance: Issues regarding Digital Technologies News- .The Ministry of Electronics and IT has been actively organising consultations on the proposed “Digital… Continue reading Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India
[Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Water conservation through community planning – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Water conservation is a critical global concern, emphasized by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which promotes clean water and sanitation for all. An integral part of this goal involves managing water resources sustainably and ensuring that every drop is used efficiently. In a populous country like… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Water conservation through community planning – Explained, pointwise
India’s nuclear liability law and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s nuclear liability law, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLND) 2010, outlines the legal framework for handling liability in the event of a nuclear accident. It governs compensation for victims and holds nuclear facility operators responsible for any damage caused. While this law aims to protect citizens and… Continue reading India’s nuclear liability law and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Groundwater Water Management through Panchayats – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Water is an essential natural resource for sustaining life and livelihoods, especially in rural areas. However, it is increasingly becoming a scarce commodity due to over-exploitation and insufficient natural replenishment. With the mounting pressure of population growth and water-consuming sectors, sustainable water management has become vital in rural areas. Panchayati… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Groundwater Water Management through Panchayats – Explained, pointwise
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Need and Significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s growth in international arbitration has been slow despite opening up its economy in the 1990s. At the Delhi Arbitration Weekend in February 2023, the Union Law Minister emphasised the need for institutional arbitration to enhance the ease of doing business. However, India’s low ranking in ‘Enforcing Contracts’ shows it… Continue reading Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Need and Significance – Explained, pointwise
