NEW COVID VACCINE POLICY
April 22, 2021

    NEW COVID VACCINE POLICY Subject : Governance Context : It seems certain that many recipients will pay more than in the first three phases of vaccination, but key questions about availability, distribution, prioritisation remain unanswered. Concept : India will dramatically expand its vaccination coverage from May 1, including everyone aged 18 and older. […]

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Repromulgation of ordinances is a “fraud” on the Constitution and a sub-version of democratic legislative processes.  Discuss
April 21, 2021
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Covid is an opportunity to make structural changes to our largest health insurance and pension schemes.
April 21, 2021
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“Re-promulgation of ordinances is a fraud on the Constitution and a subversion of democratic legislative processes”
April 20, 2021
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IP APELLATE BOARD
April 19, 2021

    IP APELLATE BOARD Subject  : Governance Context : On April 4, the President of India signed the Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021, shutting down the IPAB and many other tribunals for good. Concept : Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) It was constituted on September 15, 2003 by the Indian […]

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SUPACE
April 17, 2021

    SUPACE Subject : Governance Context : SUPACE, a composite AI-assisted tool, can be used to push up efficiency of legal researchers and judges; it will read case files, extract relevant information, draft case documents and manage apportioning of work. Concept : SUPACE is short for Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency. […]

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With educational institutions shut for over a year how does the future of education look in a Covid-altered world? Is the idea of a university as a physical space under threat?
April 17, 2021
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E-VISA
April 16, 2021

    E-VISA Subject: Governance Context: The Union Home Ministry has restored the electronic visa (e-visa) facility for foreigners from 156 countries who intend to visit India for business, conferences and medical reasons, including for medical attendants. E-visa for tourists is yet to be restored. Concept: An e-visa is provided in five categories — tourist, […]

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REGULATORY REVIEW AUTHORITY 2.0
April 16, 2021

    REGULATORY REVIEW AUTHORITY 2.0 Subject: Governance Context: RBI sets up regulatory review authority to review regulations, ease compliance. Concept: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday announced the setting up of a regulatory review authority, RRA 2.0, to review its regulations internally and in consultation with other stakeholders. RRA 2.0 will function […]

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OCI CARD
April 16, 2021

    OCI CARD Subject: Governance Context: Recently, the Centre has stated that the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders will now be required to get their document re-issued only once at the age of 20 instead of multiple times needed currently. Concept: The notification stated that a person who has got registration as OCI […]

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