A “ Digital Rupee” refers to “Central Bank Digital Currency” (CBDC) to be introduced and regulated by RBI in 2022–23. This for sure, is not a bitcoin or cryptocurrency which is highly volatile, pseudonymous, and not backed by any sovereign authority, which makes them susceptible to illicit activities and consumer…

Taxing a crypto transaction is to make it legitimate, however, it has taxation loopholes. If a crypto investor makes a transaction with his PAN card, then that transaction attracts a 1% tax deduction at the source. Further, the income generated out of that transaction attracts 30% tax. Is crypto &…

The rural women, mostly school pass out or diploma holders, belong to SC/ST category for whom primary occupation is agriculture and allied activities, for them, an opportunity for higher paid work and an escape from farm labor or other typical jobs in their respective livelihood is certainly an attractive factor. …

Today (08/09/2021)Tamilnadu govt announced a “ Rs 10 lakh cash incentive for villages that serve as a testimony of casteless society”. Now the most debated topic in social media is — Why can’t govt remove caste with laws and policies? …

From a broader perspective, the “ doorstep healthcare scheme” connects the state human development index, rural healthcare, and the state economy in general. This has been in talks since the national health mission [NHM] was released after the population census in 2011. It has gained momentum since the 2020 pandemic …

E-Rupi is an electronic voucher-based digital payment system that’s launched today. This is one step towards India’s own digital currency. At the moment, India is a cash-rich economy where major transactions happen through cash — currency and coins. The RBI is responsible for the issue of notes and coins. The…

Dowry is a mutually accepted crime (with or without consent) where both parties think they benefit from it. Once Indian women had no rights to property inheritance unlike men, so dowry was practiced as a system of “ transfer of wealth “ between families. But later, due to liberalization and…

Tamil Nadu has a population of around 8 Crs with 80.33% literacy rate and 49% GER. TN Health Department is responsible for NEET State Counselling. The state offers 353 medical seats and 15 seats for dental courses. Total 368 seats. On the other hand, UP which is 4 times the…