Google Tax bids a risky goodbye—But What’s the Catch?
The Google Tax was slated to die, but Donald Trump has removed the rationale for its dignified death. Now, removal of the digital tax is achieved by US bullying, by means of the tariff threat.
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Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY)
The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDKY) was introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 to revitalize India’s agricultural sector, particularly in 100 underdeveloped agricultural districts. These districts were selected based on low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit flow. The policy aims to enhance agricultural yields, improve rural infrastructure, increase financial access for farmers, and promote sustainable farming practices. By integrating modern agricultural techniques with institutional credit and storage facilities, PMDKY is expected to benefit approximately 1.7 crore farmers (Press Information Bureau, 2025).
Investment Friendliness Index of States 2025: Empowering Business Decisions
India's largest public policy think tank, Niti Aayog, will be releasing the Investment Friendliness Index in July 2025 in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Finance Ministry.
Neeranchal National Watershed Management Project (2016-2022)
The Government of India has supported the Neeranchal National Watershed Management Project from the World Bank. It is intended to improve watershed management practices across the rain-fed areas within India through increased agricultural productivity, improved water conservation, and improved rural livelihoods.
US tariff policy: Rational, Crisis and Consequences
Donald Trump has characterised April 2, 2025 as ‘Liberation Day’ for the US because after he levied protectionist duties on imports from around the world. He had been threatening reciprocal tariffs on imports since taking office in January.
World Wetlands Day- 2nd February: A call for Wetland Protection and Restoration
Every year on February 2nd, the world observes World Wetlands Day. This day marks a pivotal moment for the international community as on this day in 1971, the “Ramsar Convention on Wetlands” was adopted in the Iranian city of Ramsar providing a worldwide forum on emphasizing and spreading awareness on the significant role that wetlands play in maintaining the ecosystem, biodiversity, controlling the circulation of water, acting as reservoirs, and helping civilizations to flourish.
India’s Compliance with International Frameworks on Workplace Sexual Violence: A Global Comparison and Policy Roadmap
Workplace sexual violence remains a major global issue, impacting women’s safety, dignity, and economic participation. Studies indicate that 1 in 3 women worldwide face workplace harassment (ILO, 2022). According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), in 2022, India has over 419 reported cases, equating to about 35 incidents per month. International frameworks like ILO Convention 190 (2019), CEDAW (1979), and the Beijing Platform for Action (1995) set global standards for addressing this issue.