The theme of World Environment Day, celebrated on June 5, was plastic pollution. While this is a major global environment concern, there are several other local issues that need immediate attention. In West Bengal, this is the groundwater crisis. According to the state Pollution Control Board, in more than half of the blocks of Bengal, …
NEW DELHI: Certain sections of economists and academicians have suggested various measures such as an incentive package for exporters and relaxation to businesses for delayed GST payment, with a view to help the economy tide over the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more at:
Trolleybuses would be substantially more energy-efficient as they draw energy directly from the grid, while in battery-operated buses energy is stored in batteries Read More at:
While the EU says such a tax is essential to push industries to control greenhouse gas emissions, India claims this targets developing countries unfairly. Read More
Policy-making requires wide consultative processes which involve all stakeholders. In the absence of a due process and the involvement of stakeholders, any policy decision will be seen as doubtful. Read More at
According to the ministry of statistics and programme implementation, on December 31, 2020, there were 1,695 ongoing Central government projects costing Rs 150 crore or more Read More at:
What can be more wasteful than doling out money to people who are not necessarily the poorest of the poor? Read More at:
It is rather surprising that policymakers around the world were quick to adapt the term, ‘social distancing’, even though what they meant was physical distancing Read More at
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It is often considered that geographical indications (GI) can be used to protect traditional knowledge and communities. Hence, many countries, including India, have adopted GI laws. Historically, the concept of GI has evolved from principles such as unfair trade practices, consumer protection against deception, ‘passing off’ (when some products are passed off as authentic GI), …