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Draft Space Activities Bill, 2017

The Government has invited suggestions from the public or stakeholders regarding the draft Space Activities Bill, 2017. There is an urgent need...

13 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Big Picture - Gas Grid: Fuel for all

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects across 129 districts. The project was recently granted by the...

13 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Rethinking Disaster Management

(This editorial is based on the article “Rethinking Disaster Management” which appears in The Hindu.) Disaster management broadly...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Streamlining of National Pension System

In a bid to streamline the National Pension System (NPS) and make it more attractive, the Union Cabinet has approved changes in the scheme to benefit...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Big Picture: Regulating Anonymous Donations

The Election Commission has urged the government to slash the cap on anonymous donations to political parties from the present Rs20,000 to Rs2,000...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Center Refuses to Recognize Lingayat as Separate Religion

The Central Government has rejected the Karnataka government’s proposal seeking legal recognition for Lingayats as a distinct religion. In...

11 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Quick Fix for the Farmer

(This editorial is based on the article “Quick Fix for the Farmer” which appears in The Indian Express on 10th December...

10 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

International Human Rights Day

On December 10, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) observes Human Rights Day. The day is celebrated every year to commemorate the Universal...

10 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

An Invitation To Corruption?

(This editorial is based on the article “An Invitation To Corruption?” which appears in The Hindu on 8th December 2018.) In order to...

08 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Global Status Report on Road Safety: WHO

World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2018. Key Points The report highlights that road traffic...

08 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems

The Union Cabinet has approved the launching of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) to be implemented by...

07 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Potential of GIs is Waiting to be Tapped

(This editorial is based on the article “Potential of GIs is Waiting to be Tapped” which appears in BusinessLine on 6th December...

06 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Untenable Assault On Our Farm Subsidies

(This editorial is based on the article “Untenable Assault On Our Farm Subsidies” which appears in BusinessLine on 5th December...

05 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Rendering The Perennial Lifeless

(The editorial is based on the article “Rendering the Perennial Lifeless” which appears in EPW on 1st December 2018.) The pollution...

03 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Digital Sky Platform: Drone Regulation 1.0

The guidelines (Drone Regulations 1.0) issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for commercial use of drones or remotely operated...

03 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

World AIDS Day

2018 marks the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day. The theme of 2018 World AIDS Day is “Know your status”. World AIDS Day takes place...

01 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

New Campaign to Eliminate Trans Fats by 2022

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a new mass media campaign to eliminate industrially produced trans fat in the food...

01 Dec 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Need For Reforms In The Education Sector

(The editorial is based on the article “The Need For Reforms In The Education Sector” which appears in Livemint on 30 November 2018. It...

30 Nov 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

Maharashtra Assembly Passes Bill For Reservation For Marathas

The Maharashtra Assembly has unanimously passed a Bill proposing 16% reservation for Maratha community. The bill provides for reservation of seats...

30 Nov 2018 Government Policies & Interventions

The Big Picture - CBI, IB, NIA Under RTI?

At a time when the government is mulling changes in the RTI Act, information commissioner Divya Prakash has suggested that investigative,...

29 Nov 2018 Government Policies & Interventions