Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Black Eagle?3 What is the significance of spotting Black Eagle in Delhi?4 About Asola Bhatti wildlife sanctuary What is the news? Black eagle was spotted in Delhi after three years. Experts have called this a rare phenomenon in the Aravallis. What is Black Eagle? Black eagle is a… Continue reading Rare delight as Black eagle seen in Delhi after three years
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Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat
What is the News? Pakistan will be releasing its First new National Security Policy covering a period between 2022 and 2026. What is the focus of Pakistan’s National Security Policy with respect to India? Firstly, the policy focuses on economic diplomacy in the immediate neighbourhood and doesn’t advocate any conclusive measures in ties with any… Continue reading Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat
How India has approached customary international law
News: Parliamentary committee on external affairs has presented a report titled “India and international law” in the Lok Sabha. The report discusses how Indian courts have dealt with international law. Contents1 What is International customary law (CIL)? 2 What has been India’s stand towards CIL? 3 What has been the Supreme Court’s stand on CIL? 4 What… Continue reading How India has approached customary international law
Why most countries are unable to take a firm decision on crypto
News: Regulators across the globe have come up with various definitions of cryptocurrencies. But there is no consensus, even among major economies, on how to treat decentralised virtual currencies. Considering the systemic risks that Crypto poses, countries should look to establish robust regulatory frameworks on cryptocurrency and educate investors accordingly. What are the problems that… Continue reading Why most countries are unable to take a firm decision on crypto
Risks of three Cs: CVC curtailing CBI’s scope for bank probes is excellent. But PSBs still face perverse incentives
News: The Central Vigilance Commission has amended rules to minimise the possibility of CBI taking unilateral decisions on investigations into alleged bank frauds. Also, bankers have asked GoI to have a “sunset” period for investigations, subject to conditions. What approach should Government adopt? It should revisit its entire incentive structure that influences credit disbursal in public… Continue reading Risks of three Cs: CVC curtailing CBI’s scope for bank probes is excellent. But PSBs still face perverse incentives
Pay for news: CCI’s Google probe must lead to rules on tech sharing much more revenue with news publishers
News: Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe against Google for its ‘alleged’ abuse of dominant position in news aggregation. This step of Indian government is followed by actions of Australian government. Australia has passed a law that required tech platforms like Google and Facebook to fairly pay local media outlets for showing their content in news feeds or search… Continue reading Pay for news: CCI’s Google probe must lead to rules on tech sharing much more revenue with news publishers
On Track For 2070 Net Zero Target
Relevance: Clean energy transition News: India’s announcement to reach net-zero emissions by sourcing 50% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030 is a significant moment for the global fight against climate change. Why it is imperative for India to achieve net-zero emissions? India’s economic growth has been among the highest in the world over… Continue reading On Track For 2070 Net Zero Target
Why India Needs A Fiscal Council
News: Recently, the Union Minister of State for Finance in a written reply to the Parliament ruled out setting up of a fiscal council, which was recommended by the FRBM Review Committee. It was reasoned that, there are institutions that already perform some or all of the proposed functions of the Fiscal Council. For example,… Continue reading Why India Needs A Fiscal Council
Asian Waterbird Census: Bird species density dips sharply at Okhla sanctuary
What is the News? The findings of the Asian Waterbird Census 2022 have been released. What is Asian Waterbird Census? Asian Waterbird Census(AWC) was started in 1987. It is an annual exercise to count the waterbirds and monitor the wetlands for conservation of migratory birds and their habitats along the Central Asian Flyway. The census… Continue reading Asian Waterbird Census: Bird species density dips sharply at Okhla sanctuary
Write laws for Bharat
News: In the year 2021 Indian Parliament passed laws that had themes ranging from surrogacy to transportation of cargo via rivers. Supreme court also passed around 866 judgements. These affect almost every aspect of a citizen’s existence, but despite affecting our life so deeply, they are hardly publicly discussed. Why are laws not a part… Continue reading Write laws for Bharat
