News: Reports indicate that the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021, is to be introduced in this winter session of Parliament. While it is unclear what the Bill will contain, if India goes the China route and bans cryptocurrencies, it would be unfortunate. What is the way forward? – The underlying blockchain… Continue reading Despite risks, there’s great potential in cryptocurrencies
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Before criticising AFSPA, a full probe is necessary
News: Recently, the army operation resulted in the tragic death of 14 civilians in Nagaland, due to mistaken identity as insurgents. The incident occurred in a district inhabited by the Konyak tribe, who have generally been supportive of the government. Must read: Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink Contents1 What was the response to the… Continue reading Before criticising AFSPA, a full probe is necessary
“58 Percent of Potential oil palm acreage identified in 5 states: ICAR study”
News– Centre’s relaunched National Mission for Edible Oil-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) to expand area under oil palm, largely in southern and north-eastern parts of the country. Recently ICAR also launched report on palm oil cultivation in India. What does ICAR study says about oil palm cultivation ICAR analysis shows oil palm cultivation requires less water than rice, banana and sugarcane. Thus, it will be a… Continue reading “58 Percent of Potential oil palm acreage identified in 5 states: ICAR study”
“Goods and services tax as an unfinished agenda”
News– GST was launched in July,2017 with the vision of “one nation one tax”, it has seen quite some adaptations since then but still lacks in some key aspects. What was the vision behind GST’s Introduction It was expected to improve tax-GDP ratio, end tax cascading, enhance efficiency, competitiveness, growth, and ensure lower prices. Many exemptions,… Continue reading “Goods and services tax as an unfinished agenda”
“Radioactive Pollution in water: A global concern for human health”
Context-Although Water pollution has been a concern since many decades .But, radioactive pollution of water is newly emerging threat. Recently, radioactive contamination and associated health impacts have been reported in many parts of the globe. Radioactivity is the phenomenon of spontaneous emission of particles or waves from the unstable nuclei of some elements. What causes… Continue reading “Radioactive Pollution in water: A global concern for human health”
What true MSP means
News: Farms laws have been repealed by the Govt. Further, it has also conceded to the demand of the unions to set up a committee to ensure minimum support prices (MSP) for all farmers along with other assurances. Amongst them, perhaps the most controversial and ambiguous is the demand for a guarantee of MSP. As… Continue reading What true MSP means
On Agri reforms: Setback for reforms
News: Farm groups have ended the protests against the three agricultural laws. The Green Revolution policies have benefitted only those who grow wheat, rice, and sugar and in limited regions. These policies offered heavily subsidised inputs and an assured market and price for their products. For the majority of the farmers growing other crops and… Continue reading On Agri reforms: Setback for reforms
PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
News: After the repeal of farm laws, farm groups are demanding for a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP). As of now, various options are being suggested to meet the demand of protesting farmers. One of the schemes that has found repeated mentions in various commentaries is the price deficiency payment scheme (PDPS).… Continue reading PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
On corporatisation of banks: Companies Needn’t Own Banks
News: Recently, RBI’s Internal Working Group (IWG) on ownership guidelines of private sector banks recommended that large corporates and industrial houses be allowed to be promoters of banks. However, recent trends suggest that the financial system can meet the growing demand for credit for the next three to five years, without taking on the risk… Continue reading On corporatisation of banks: Companies Needn’t Own Banks
The mountains are calling and they need help
News – Plastic Pollution is increasing in the Mountains, especially Himalayas. Mountains are most environmentally sensitive ecosystems, and are being impacted by the adversities of climate change and other environmental hazards such as increasing plastic waste, at a rapid rate. Waste Management in mountains is crucial for their sustainability. Sources of Plastic waste – High tourist footfall. Plastic used in Packaging Presence of various manufacturing industries. Example– Pharmaceutical Industry in Himachal. Household waste … Continue reading The mountains are calling and they need help
