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Indian Microfinance Sector
50 years of Indian Microfinance Sector
Bridging the chasm of global inequality
The Summit of the Future fell short in addressing global governance and power imbalances, urging more influence for developing nations.
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
The Net-Zero Tracker group, which evaluates global climate commitments, has found that with 93% of the world’s GDP now covered by net-zero targets, the planet is on a path towards achieving net-zero emissions.
Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going
This year marks the start of the hundredth year of the Self-Respect Movement.
An opportunity to rethink India’s pension system
With the return to welfarism worldwide, India’s proposed Unified Pension Scheme should ensure that retirees are supported by a robust welfare system
Asia Power Index (API)
India has surpassed Japan to claim the position of the third most powerful nation in Asia.
Buddhist Ethics
Despite 2,500 years since his passing, Buddha’s ethical ideas remain relevant in today’s world of consumerism, conflict, and climate change, spreading hope for a better future.
The NCrF as a framework for well-rounded education
The National Credit Framework (NCrF) aims to help higher education institutions balance vocational and knowledge generating academic pursuits
Child Pornography under POCSO
The Supreme Court has recently broadened the scope of the POCSO Act in child pornography.
Working women’s double shift
Working women get only 7-10 hours for rest every day, due to work at both office and home
FinTech Self-Regulatory Organizations (SRO)
In August, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) acknowledged the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organization (SRO) within the financial technology (fintech) sector.
Unwarranted curbs
The Bombay High Court invalidated a provision in the 2021 IT Rules that permitted the government to designate ‘fake news’ on social media via a Fact Check Unit (FCU).