News: The Indian economy is under pressure due to high global oil prices. In the current fiscal year, India may witness a balance of payments deficit. However, at present, the problem of deficit can be tackled with large buffer of foreign exchange reserves with the Indian central bank. What are the issues ahead? 1) High… Continue reading India’s economic constraints and an energy holdback to be eased
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Go beyond supply curbs to squeeze plastic waste
News: India’s Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is set to prohibit the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution and sale of single-use items w.e.f. 1 July, 2022. What are the problems with plastic? The plastic waste disposal has led to large-scale invasion in the natural environment. The entire ecosystems are at threat of being choked by the… Continue reading Go beyond supply curbs to squeeze plastic waste
Sedition needs a clear definition for it to be retained in law books
News: India is often referred to as the world’s largest democracy. However, even a mild form of constructive criticism could interpretatively fall within the penal ambit of Section 124-A of the Indian Penal Code. What is Sedition Law? Must read: Sedition Law in India (Section 124A IPC) – Explained, pointwise About the history of Section… Continue reading Sedition needs a clear definition for it to be retained in law books
What’ll help us come to terms with India’s past
News: Many state boards and NCERT are making changes to the social science textbooks, specifically history books. For example; NCERT) has proposed sweeping changes to social science textbooks for Classes VI to IX. Read More – Objections to rewriting of the history textbooks What are the issues with making changes to the social sciences? History… Continue reading What’ll help us come to terms with India’s past
Captive Private Networks: Telcos seek level playing field with captive network operators
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Captive Private Networks?3 How does the government plan to set aside spectrum for private network operators?4 Why are telcos opposing the spectrum to Captive Private Networks? What is the News? The government of India has announced that it has reserved a portion of airwaves for Captive Private Networks.… Continue reading Captive Private Networks: Telcos seek level playing field with captive network operators
The WTO restores faith in convergence of views
News: The WTO deal in Geneva confirms that it is still possible for the world’s countries to achieve a modest consensus. India has played a worthy role, even if its gains are far from dramatic. Contents1 What were the difficult circumstances prevailing before the WTO’s 12th ministerial?2 What is the significance of the deal?3 What… Continue reading The WTO restores faith in convergence of views
How can Agnipath be made more attractive? Recommendations from 2 former army leaders
News: Recently, the government of India introduced a new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, Agnipath. Violent protests erupted in parts of India ever since the launch of the scheme. Must read: Cabinet clears Agnipath Scheme What are the advantages of the Agnipath Scheme? a) Lower the age profile in the units, b) Create a more empowered… Continue reading How can Agnipath be made more attractive? Recommendations from 2 former army leaders
Time to end systemic misogyny reflected in the gender pay gap
News: Prevailing gender pay gap in developed and developing economies Contents1 What is the situation wrt gender pay inequity?2 What are the reasons behind the inequity?3 Should gender pay gap be fixed?4 What are some global and domestic efforts to address the issue?5 Way forward What is the situation wrt gender pay inequity? In a… Continue reading Time to end systemic misogyny reflected in the gender pay gap
India’s fishing subsidy win at WTO the start of a long fight
What is the News? At the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, India was successful in defending the rights of developing countries to subsidize their fisheries. What have the WTO members agreed regarding the Fishing Subsidy? WTO members agreed on eliminating subsidies to those engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. The only exception for continuing subsidies… Continue reading India’s fishing subsidy win at WTO the start of a long fight
Oil prices are not the real policy challenge for countries like ours
News: The US Federal Reserve has raised its federal funds rate by another 75 basis points to tame inflation. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also raised its policy rate, including an inter-meeting rate hike. Contents1 Inflation Forecasts2 What are the reasons for inflation forecast revision?3 What is the appropriateness of an inflation-targeting regime?4… Continue reading Oil prices are not the real policy challenge for countries like ours
