News: RBI has pushed excess liquidity into the system. Now, exiting this surplus liquidity scenario of ₹8 trillion will be a challenge. Contents1 What are the reasons behind surplus liquidity in the system?2 Why excess liquidity was not utilized?3 Why exiting the surplus liquidity is a challenge for RBI now?4 What needs to be done… Continue reading Surplus liquidity in the system: How it came and how it may go
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IMF cues could help the world align crypto rules
News: A recent blog published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for coordinated regulatory frameworks designed to mitigate crypto risks, on the lines of what India already suggested. The blog post warns of the impact that unregulated proliferation of crypto tokens could have on financial stability, especially in emerging markets. Key points of… Continue reading IMF cues could help the world align crypto rules
Plant protection authority sets right its potato blunder
News: Recently, the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Authority revoked the registration of PepsiCo’s potato variety FL 2027. It was used in the manufacture of its Lay’s chips. This means that farmers can cultivate this variety freely without the threat of penal action for violating intellectual property rights (IPR). What is the… Continue reading Plant protection authority sets right its potato blunder
On waste management: Zero the way to go
News: Although India’s waste management policy has evolved to suit the changing needs but there are still some gaps. Waste must become a resource that can be reworked, reused and upcycled. This will minimise the use of materials in our world and mitigate environmental damage. What is the relation b/w the nature of waste… Continue reading On waste management: Zero the way to go
“Mainstreaming climate resilience through MGNREGS: Learning from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai”
News Tiruvannamalai a district in Tamil Nadu has set a record for creating more than thousands of farm ponds in 30 days by leveraging the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). This will also help the recently launched state climate mission in Tamil Nadu. What is the initiative This initiative focused on water conservation and building green infrastructure through interventions like creating mini-forests,… Continue reading “Mainstreaming climate resilience through MGNREGS: Learning from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvannamalai”
Needed: repeal of AFSPA, not regret
News: The death of innocent civilians by security officers in Nagaland caused outrage of repealing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Read here: Explained: AFSPA and the Northeast Incidents where security personals get punished under the AFSPA There is one incident where security personal were involved in the killing of innocent 5 young men just… Continue reading Needed: repeal of AFSPA, not regret
SafetyNet.co.in: Gig work’s inevitable & indispensable. But social security for such workers is essential
News: The Supreme Court has agreed to take up a PIL seeking social security benefits for gig and platform workers. The case is likely to have a far-reaching effect on India’s labour market It will also be closely followed globally as Indian gig workers face issues similar to those faced by their counterparts in rich… Continue reading SafetyNet.co.in: Gig work’s inevitable & indispensable. But social security for such workers is essential
India’s drone companies are soaring in these 4 sectors
News: India’s latest drone rules have given a new life to operations in mining, energy, infrastructure and land records. Door-to-door drone delivery as a daily convenience may still be a bit in the future. While drone delivery pilots have become bigger, commercial applications at a wider scale is yet to happen. Contents1 What are some… Continue reading India’s drone companies are soaring in these 4 sectors
The NMP is hardly the panacea for growth in India
News: Govt. unveiled the National Monetisation Programme (NMP) in August 2021. Under NMP, ₹6 trillion is expected to be raised by leasing core assets of the Central government over the course of four years (FY2022 to FY2025). But, a more critical area towards which policymakers must pay attention is the investigation of the key reasons… Continue reading The NMP is hardly the panacea for growth in India
On Algorithmic trading/Algos: Regulate, don’t stifle
News: In a consultation paper last week, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed regulating retail or third-party algorithmic trading (algos). Contents1 What is algorithmic trading/Algos?2 What are the risks involved in algorithmic trading/ Algos?3 Why SEBI wants to regulate retail or third-party algorithmic trading?4 What are the proposed regulatory changes?5 What are… Continue reading On Algorithmic trading/Algos: Regulate, don’t stifle
