Source: Business Standard Relevance: Changes to minimum public shareholding norms and consequent impact Synopsis: The government’s move to exempt any public sector listed company from complying with the minimum public shareholding norm is undesirable and inappropriate. Background Exempting select PSUs from minimum free float norm reverses govt stance Issues with the latest move Blocked an… Continue reading Respect regulations
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Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Electric vehicles are necessary for pollution control and import substitution. Synopsis: The government is promoting Electric vehicles in India at a good pace. However, there are issues attached to government policies towards EVs. Introduction E-vehicles or EVs are becoming increasingly popular in India. It is evident in the increasing sales of TATA Nexons EVs. The most important… Continue reading Why switching to electric vehicles is fiscally imprudent
Exempting select PSUs from minimum free float norm reverses govt stance
Source: Indian Expres Relevance: Changes to minimum public shareholding norms and consequent impact Synopsis: Recently, the Department of Economic Affairs has amended the Securities Contract (Regulation) Rules, 1957 (SCRR). Contents1 Background2 What is MPS?3 Need for MPS4 Rationale behind the move5 Possible Implications: Background Through a recent notification in the government gazette, the Department of… Continue reading Exempting select PSUs from minimum free float norm reverses govt stance
Just Energy Transition
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Achieving a clean energy transition for India, which is just and inclusive. Synopsis: A people-centric approach will help India build a clean and inclusive energy future and also provide a model for other countries and communities worldwide. Contents1 Current scenario in India2 Challenges3 How India can achieve a just energy transition?4… Continue reading Just Energy Transition
Privacy checks can be built into software architecture
Source: Livemint Relevance: Protecting Right to Privacy and enabling digitization Synopsis: India’s Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) is becoming an important tool to strengthen the privacy framework in India. It not only gives us better control over our data transfers, but also covers nearly all the modern principles that are central to privacy. Contents1… Continue reading Privacy checks can be built into software architecture
Is net zero emission concept zeroing in on Climate change?
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Flaws with the net-zero concept Synopsis: The world has seen a massive surge in voluntary commitment to achieve net-zero emission targets but there are inherent problems with the net-zero concept. Listing few such problems and a way forward. What is net zero concept? Net zero refers to the balance between the… Continue reading Is net zero emission concept zeroing in on Climate change?
Poultry industry seeks extension of loans, import of GM soybean
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The recent demand from the poultry industry to permit the import of crushed genetically modified (GM) soy seeds again stirred the issue of GM crops in India. Contents1 What is the News?2 GM Crops in India:3 Legal Position on GM Crops in India:4 Reasons for Opposition to GM Crops: What is… Continue reading Poultry industry seeks extension of loans, import of GM soybean
Two is too few
Source: Livemint Relevance: Essentiality of Fair competition in the market Synopsis: The telecom sector in India may soon see a duopoly soon. Since the Vodafone Idea is facing various issues to remain afloat creating circumstances for emergence of Duo Poly (Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel). Issues with Telecom sector Declining Average Revenue per User (ARPU):… Continue reading Two is too few
How technology is Enabling smart farming?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Applications of technology in agriculture sector Synopsis: Millions of farmers in India, who often rely on luck or favorable weather for a decent harvest, could be benefitted with access to better technologies which are affordable. Role of Technology in agriculture Crop and Soil Monitoring – using censors or Internet of Things, for… Continue reading How technology is Enabling smart farming?
Building sites could be fined, shut under new dust rules
Source: Times of India Relevance: Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in India. Controlling pollution in Delhi will result in less pollution in surrounding regions as well. Synopsis: All new large construction sites in Delhi may soon have to install at least three real-time air quality monitoring stations and adhere to strict dust… Continue reading Building sites could be fined, shut under new dust rules
