News: The Karnataka High Court has delivered a judgment striking down major portions of the Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021. This law was introduced to ban online gambling and skill-based gaming platforms like rummy, poker, and fantasy sports that involved risking money on an uncertain event. Apart from Karnataka, Madras and Kerala High Court also struck… Continue reading Regulation, not prohibition – on online skill gaming industry
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Data openness is good but its safe use is a must
News: The Government of India has released a policy document called “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022”. About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Read here: Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022: India’s draft data policy unlocks govt data for all, mulls monetization What are the challenges in allowing public… Continue reading Data openness is good but its safe use is a must
Kyiv, The World & US – On Ukraine crisis
News: Russia deployed its troops near Ukraine’s borders. This has raised several concerns about what steps will the world countries adapt if the situation gets worse. Read here: Russia – Ukraine crisis | Timeline What will be the consequences if Russia invades Ukraine territory? On Russia: US can impose CAATSA sanctions on Russia and put Russia out of… Continue reading Kyiv, The World & US – On Ukraine crisis
New CSR disclosure framework for companies: Onerous disclosures
News: Government has brought out a new disclosure framework for companies that requires a detailed level of reporting from FY21 within a prescribed format of its Corporate social responsibilities (CSR) activities. Companies need to submit these details to the Registrar of Companies. What does the government directive say? The disclosure requires some granular details.… Continue reading New CSR disclosure framework for companies: Onerous disclosures
On legally enforcing Fundamental Duties: Wrong call
News: Supreme court has been hearing a PIL that seeks to legally enforce fundamental duties. It has also issued notice to the centre and states for the same. Fundamental duties (Article 51A) are in the form of general directives to citizens to display some “ideal” conduct in their public lives. However, they are not justiciable… Continue reading On legally enforcing Fundamental Duties: Wrong call
Trust and Loan – on Central loans to states
News: In the Union budget 2022-23, Finance Minister has provided for Rs. 1 lakh crore in loans to state governments to enable them to increase their capital expenditure. These loans will be interest free and repayable after 50 years. Why such an arrangement raises questions regarding Centre-state fiscal relations? One, the first and foremost issue… Continue reading Trust and Loan – on Central loans to states
Address the challenges of doing ESG ratings at the onset
News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has come out with a paper on how credit-rating agencies (CRAs) should go about ESG exercise. The article says there is need of proper assessment before allowing CRAs to become ESG rating agencies. How Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing is becoming the ‘next big… Continue reading Address the challenges of doing ESG ratings at the onset
India’s Ukraine dilemma
News: As Russian pressure increases over Ukraine, it is time that India changes its perspective towards central Europe. Read here: Explained: What are India’s stakes in its ties with Ukraine and Russia? What is the issue? Russia has raised the tensions over Ukraine and set his demands of security guarantee from NATO. India has largely remained… Continue reading India’s Ukraine dilemma
Online courses by autonomous colleges: UGC gets Bold
News: UGC (University Grants Commission) is planning to allow autonomous colleges that are under top-100 ranks in the NIRF subject rankings or having NAAC-grade higher than 3.26 to offer online degrees from the next academic session. What are the implications of this move? Quality education: Although many universities are offering online degrees but allowing prestigious… Continue reading Online courses by autonomous colleges: UGC gets Bold
Use international law, call out China’s violations
News: In the recent foreign affairs meeting of Quad, India’s External Affairs minister said that the situation at the India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC) has arisen due to the “disregard” by China of written agreements. Read here: Why India-China Border disputes are unresolved? Contents1 What is the base of India-China agreements?2 What are the violations done… Continue reading Use international law, call out China’s violations
