News: Recently, the US Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade judgement of 1973. The 1973 judgement gave women in America the right to have an abortion before the foetus is viable outside the womb or before the 24-28 week mark. According to a 2018 study in the Lancet, 15.6 million abortions were accessed every… Continue reading Indian laws on abortions
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On GST, the problem is trust deficit
News: On 1st July 2022, India’s goods and services tax (GST) will be five years old. Further, the GST Council will be meeting over the next few days. What are the issues with GST? (1) The breakdown of trust and cooperative federalism between states and the Union government, (2) The expiry of the revenue guarantee… Continue reading On GST, the problem is trust deficit
need to formulate a structured gaming law for online gaming
News: Due to evolving technologies, online gaming has swiftly emerged as the most engaging form of entertainment in India. About the Online gaming industry The online gaming including e-sports, online casual games and real money gaming. The industry has been growing at a rate of about 35% in 2019-20, outpacing OTT, television, and social media… Continue reading need to formulate a structured gaming law for online gaming
The advent of ‘app-solute’ chaos in NREGA
News: In 2021, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) app. It was aimed at “improving citizen oversight and increasing transparency” in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) works. Objectives of the app It would ensure proper monitoring of the schemes with the purpose of increasing “citizen oversight” or… Continue reading The advent of ‘app-solute’ chaos in NREGA
American Tragedy – Right to abortion judgment
News: Recently, the US Supreme Court overruled the 1973 Roe vs Wade decision. It eliminated the constitutional right to abortion. Implications of the US Judgement Globally It will strengthen the feeling that women’s rights that are decades in the making can disappear overnight. The US At the level of US healthcare, around half the states… Continue reading American Tragedy – Right to abortion judgment
How G7 could help the debt-distressed?
News: The G7 leaders are going to meet to discuss various global crises such as war in Ukraine, food insecurity, inflation, backlogged global supply chains, the pandemic response, and climate change. About G7 Members — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the US, and the European Union What are the impact of these issues… Continue reading How G7 could help the debt-distressed?
Brick by brick
News: Recently, the 14th BRICS Summit concluded on June 24. It was hosted by China and was held virtually. It revealed much about the grouping of five emerging nations. Achievements The first summit was conducted in Yekaterinburg in 2009. Since then, it has successfully conducted the 14th summit, which is in itself a remarkable achievement.… Continue reading Brick by brick
Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?
News: Recently, the government announced the Agnipath scheme, which fundamentally transforms the process of recruitment of armed forces. Must read: Cabinet clears Agnipath Scheme What are the advantages of Agnipath scheme? Younger military: According to the government, the scheme will bring down the average age from 32 to 26. Introduce new kinds of modern equipment to… Continue reading Will Agnipath energise or demoralise the military?
Can Data Surveillance Prevent The Next Pandemic?
News: Bill Gates advocates “Outbreaks are inevitable but pandemics are optional.” According to him, the next outbreak may turn out to be even more deadly and destructive. He also mentions right now is the best time to start preparing for the next virus and prevent the next pandemic. About the status of some infectious diseases… Continue reading Can Data Surveillance Prevent The Next Pandemic?
Stabilise Sri Lanka
News: The situation is rapidly approaching a major humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka with its Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe recently stating that Sri Lanka’s economy has completely collapsed. How bad is the situation? Sri Lanka’s PM has informed parliament that the economy was facing a far more serious situation beyond mere shortages of fuel, gas,… Continue reading Stabilise Sri Lanka
