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Towards a Genetic Panopticon

(This editorial is based on the article “Towards a Genetic Panopticon” which appears in The Hindu on 21st December.) The genes...

21 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Consumer Protection Bill 2018

Recently, the Lok Sabha passed The Consumer Protection Bill 2018. The Bill seeks to replace the three-decade-old Consumer Protection Act,...

21 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

India Must Get On the IoT Highway Fast

(This editorial is based on the article “India Must Get On the IoT Highway Fast” which appears in BusinessLine on 20th...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016

The Lok Sabha has passed the transgender persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016. The bill will now be placed in Rajya Sabha. The Bill was...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Lok Sabha Passes Surrogacy Bill

The Lok Sabha passed Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016, banning commercial renting of wombs and allowing only “altruistic...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Strategy for New India @ 75

NITI Aayog has released ‘Strategy for New India @ 75′ document with an aim to accelerate economic growth to 9-10% and make the country a...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

In Depth: Strategic Petroleum Reserve

In light of the immense volatility in global crude prices, the government of India is planning to increase its oil reserves. It has sought...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Packaging in Jute Bags Made Mandatory

Recently the Government has mandated the packaging of 100% of foodgrain and 20% of sugar in jute bags for 2018-19. The decision aims to benefit...

20 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Blue Economy

Last Updated: September 2022 For Prelims: Blue Economy concept, Deep Ocean Mission, Sagarmala project, Integrated Coastal Zone Management. For...

19 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Eklavya Model Residential Schools

The Central Government has approved the proposal of setting up of Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) under Ministry of Tribal Affairs. As...

18 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Agriculture Export Policy, 2018

Last Updated: August 2022 For Prelims: Agriculture Export Policy, 2018, World Trade Organization, Minimum Support Price (MSP), Sanitary and...

17 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Why Commodity Transaction Tax Must Go

(This editorial is based on the article “Why commodity transaction tax must go” which appeared in The Hindu on 17th...

17 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

National Supercomputing Mission

French technology firm Atos will build a network of 70 supercomputers across India under the National Supercomputing Mission. The supercomputers...

17 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

National Medical Devices Promotion Council to be set up

The government has decided to set up the National Medical Devices Promotion Council (NMDPC) to boost manufacturing, attract investments and promote...

15 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Revisit PPPs to Revive Investments

(This editorial is based on the article “Revisit PPPs to Revive Investments” which appears in BusinessLine for 15th December.) For...

15 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

ECO Niwas Samhita 2018

Ministry of Power has launched the Energy Conservation- New Indian Way for Affordable & Sustainable Homes (ECO Niwas) Samhita 2018, an Energy...

15 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Lack of Basic Rights For the Aged a Concern: SC

In response to a public interest litigation, the Supreme Court has ordered the central government to take steps to provide care and rights to the...

14 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Fee to Promote Conservation of Groundwater

In a bid to promote conservation of groundwater, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has notified a Water Conservation Fee (WCF) that...

14 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

India Post Payment Bank (IPPB)

Last Updated: September 2022 For Prelims: India Post Payment Bank (IPPB), Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), Direct...

14 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Energy Efficiency and Climate Change

(This editorial is based on the article “Energy Efficiency and Climate Change” which appears in Livemint for 13th December.) The...

13 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions