News: Recently, legislative attempts to prohibit online gaming have failed under judicial scrutiny. What was the issue? First, the amendments brought to existing regulations on betting and gambling in Karnataka have been struck down by the State’s High Court. Also, last year, the Madras High Court invalidated similar amendments that targeted online rummy and poker.… Continue reading Gaming and banning: On ban on online games
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The Yogi, The CEO & The Lesson – On Algo Scam
News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the final order on the “Algo scam” at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). What is “algo scam” and what has happened? Read more here: https://forumias.com/blog/governance-breakdown/ What does this reveal? One, even if the information shared wasn’t price-sensitive, had nothing to do with trading… Continue reading The Yogi, The CEO & The Lesson – On Algo Scam
Governance breakdown
News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the final order on the “Algo scam” at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The article reveals the multiple layers of the scam in the securities market and suggests that the regulator must ensure that scams like this should never occur. What is the… Continue reading Governance breakdown
Denial of access to Swift is a blunt tool for geopolitics
News: NATO has threatened to cut-off Russia from the international SWIFT payment network if Russia attempts to invade Ukraine. What is Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)? It provides a network to send and receive instructions on international money transfers accurately and securely. It itself doesn’t hold any cash. The network is used by 11,000… Continue reading Denial of access to Swift is a blunt tool for geopolitics
The significance of the Indo-Pacific for India
News: USA recently released its policy document on Indo-Pacific. Contents1 What does the recent USA document say about India?2 How USA strategy is different from the past?3 How has Indian diplomacy changed?4 How does India need to shape its regional diplomacy further? What does the recent USA document say about India? The USA seeks free… Continue reading The significance of the Indo-Pacific for India
Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
News: The Union Government proposal to amend Rule 6 (Deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954 has attracted the opposition of many states. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise What are the causes of the shortage of IAS officers in the centre? Annual recruitment… Continue reading Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
The bifurcation bugbear
News: Recently, Central government instituted a committee to resolve the bilateral issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. What are the pending issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh? Complaints over Centre’s inaction in exercising powers conferred upon it in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Dispute over distribution of goods: The two states have been complaining… Continue reading The bifurcation bugbear
A dipping graph in occupational safety and health
News: Recently, the Safe in India (SII) released CRUSHED 2021, which shows a grim reality of occupational safety and health in the auto sector. This article says that there is a need for a comprehensive review of labour inspection and the labour statistical system in India, as the Government is in the process of framing… Continue reading A dipping graph in occupational safety and health
Mass jailing of undertrials must end
News: Overcrowded prisons have felt the devastating impact and led to a humanitarian crisis. Contents1 What is the condition in jail during pandemic timings?2 What does the data show about jail conditions? 3 What did the Supreme Court do to control the situation?4 What should be the way forward? What is the condition in jail during pandemic… Continue reading Mass jailing of undertrials must end
The era of combative federalism
News: Over the last few years, Indian federalism has shifted from cooperative to combative federalism. Read here: A combative federalism What are the incidents related to combative federalism? IAS cadre rules: Proposed amendments to Indian administrative service rules 1954 has triggered conflict between the center and states. As per the amendments, the government of India will… Continue reading The era of combative federalism
