Context: Communal clashes broke out during Ram Navami processions in several parts of the country including at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, the Madhya Pradesh government bulldozed the houses of those who were allegedly involved in rioting. The State government claims that these demolitions are in response to illegal encroachments. However, the fact that these… Continue reading Demolition drives violate international law
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Explained | ‘Poison pill’ and other corporate defence mechanisms to prevent hostile takeovers
What is the News? Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover attempt with a “Poison Pill”. This would make it much more expensive and complicated for the Tesla CEO to take control of Twitter. Acquirer What is Poison Pill? Poison Pill is a corporate defense strategy utilized by a target company to prevent… Continue reading Explained | ‘Poison pill’ and other corporate defence mechanisms to prevent hostile takeovers
Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
What is the News? According to experts, the Health Star Rating system that the Food Safety Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) plans to adopt in order to help consumers reduce their intake of unhealthy foods is “not evidence-based” and has failed to alter buyer behaviour. What is FSSAI Health Star Rating System for packaged food Products?… Continue reading Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
The right price: on TRAI’s latest recommendations
News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s latest recommendations on the auction of airwaves identified for 5G services, particularly the pricing of spectrum, have triggered disappointment within the industry. What are the concerns expressed by the telcos? Telecom services providers contend that the recommendations run counter to the spirit behind the relief-cum-reforms package unveiled by… Continue reading The right price: on TRAI’s latest recommendations
Cryptos and a CBDC are not the same thing
Context: Despite arguing against legitimising cryptos and calling them as Ponzi schemes, the RBI has announced that it will float a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). RBI is clearly worried over the increasing popularity of Cryptos among Indian masses. But, a CBDC will not solve the RBI’s concerns regarding Crypto since it can function as… Continue reading Cryptos and a CBDC are not the same thing
India can criticise Russia’s Ukraine invasion
News: Recently, India has been facing severe pressure from the west and especially from the US over its stand on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has repeatedly abstained on multiple resolutions critical of Russia’s invasion in the UN forums. In fact, it has not directly mentioned Russia in the statements criticizing… Continue reading India can criticise Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Code for medical devices welcomed
What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals(DoP) has published a draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices(UCMDMP). What is the purpose of the Draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices (UCMDMP)? The code is intended to be a voluntary code with the aim to regulate fair marketing practices in the Medical Device… Continue reading Code for medical devices welcomed
The UK Rwanda Asylum Plan
What is the News? The United Kingdom has signed a deal with Rwanda to send illegal asylum seekers coming to the UK to Rwanda. What is the UK-Rwanda Asylum Deal? Aim: To deter illegal entry into the United Kingdom thereby breaking the business model of people-smuggling networks. Under the deal, Rwanda will commit to taking… Continue reading The UK Rwanda Asylum Plan
All we know about the Bernardinelli-Bernstein comet, the largest one ever seen
What is the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s(NASA) Hubble Space Telescope has confirmed that the huge Bernardinelli-Bernstein comet is indeed the largest icy comet nucleus ever seen by astronomers. Note: Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun. What is Bernardinelli-Bernstein? It is the largest icy comet… Continue reading All we know about the Bernardinelli-Bernstein comet, the largest one ever seen
InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer: FDA authorizes first breath test for Covid
What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for the Covid-19 test named InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer. What is InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer? It is the first testing device that can detect COVID-19 in the breath samples of humans. How does the test device work? The device uses a… Continue reading InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer: FDA authorizes first breath test for Covid
