The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill were passed during the winter session of the Parliament. These two bills bring in new set of rules to regulate two distinct but related medical procedures. Ruturaj Gowaikar and Priyal D’ Almeida discuss these bills. Follow Priyal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynciapriyalFollow Ruturaj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruturajgowaikarCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

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A Tale of two Bills, ART and Surrogacy

The Biden Administration has come up with the US’ first Indo-Pacific Strategy document which aims to secure a free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient Indo-Pacific. How does the strategy view China? What is the role of India in this US strategy? What are the action plan in the document and the likely challenges towards its implementation? Megha Pardhi talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the US Strategy for the Indo-Pacific.Follow Shrey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shreywaFollow Megha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pardhimegha21Check out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

The US Strategy for the Indo-Pacific

Last week, reports suggested that the Union Government had issued orders to block an additional 54 apps from China, making it the fifth time such action was taken since June 2020. Prateek Waghre and Sapni GK join Rohan Seth to unpack the app bans, related developments surrounding the use of emergency powers under the 2021 IT Rules, and the need for a higher burden of proof on the Union Government to demonstrate their claims.Follow Prateek on Twitter: https://twitter.com/prateekwaghreFollow Rohan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesethistFollow Sapni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sapnigk Links mentioned in the episode:1. Economic Times report regarding the order to ban apps2. Medianama video referenced while discussing Press Releases issued3. December 2021 Press Release regarding YouTube channels4. January 2022 Press Release regarding YouTube channels5. Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking for Access of Information by Public) Rules, 2009Check out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Blocking Apps and Scrutiny

What is AI-generated content and why is China worried about it? In today’s episode, Megha Pardhi, Suyash Desai, and Varad Vishwarupe discuss synthetic content generation using AI and the Chinese government’s recent draft to regulate such content.Varad Vishwarupe is currently working as a Data Scientist(AWS) at Amazon's Research division. He has over 22 international research papers and 4 international patents to his credit. The focus of his work lies in the confluence of deep learning, applied machine learning, human-computer interaction, and information retrieval. Follow Megha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pardhimegha21Follow Suyash on Twitter: https://twitter.com/suyash_desaiCheck out Varad Vishwarupe's research profile.Also, check out our newsletter - China Tech Dispatch.Check out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Synthetic Content Generation and China’s Worries

Not only is the Union Budget a statement of the government’s estimated receipts and expenditure for a particular year, but it is also an account of the government’s performance in the previous years. In this episode, Apurva Kumar, Pranay Kotasthane, Suman Joshi and Sarthak Pradhan, discuss the Union Budget 2022-23. They look at some interesting trends and also some not so promising projections.Follow Apurva on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apurva_krFollow Pranay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pranaykotasFollow Suman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujo2906Follow Sarthakon Twitter: https://twitter.com/psarthak19Check out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Reflecting on the Union Budget 2022-23

 India needs 20 million jobs a year but budget speeches have had very low mention of jobs. The state elections are afoot in some big states but jobs are a big focus among the voters. The finance minister mentioned creating 60 lakh jobs over 5 years in this year’s budget and has also increased investment in some sectors that could help create jobs. While this is a start, it is woefully inadequate in a country that needs 20 million jobs a year. Sridhar Krishna speaks to Anupam Manur, Aarushi Kataria and Sudisha Mishra to evaluate the impact this budget has on jobs.Follow Sridhar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sridhar_kriFollow Anupam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/anupammanurFollow Aarushi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarushi_katariaFollow Sudisha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sudishamishraSuggested readings: 2022 in Numbers: The Big Numbers to Focus On by Ira DugalBudget 2022: What do the Budget 2022 Numbers Tell Us? by Ram SinghCapex Hike to Social Sector Cute: The Story of Budget 2022 by MintUP Election 2022: Here Are the Issues Shaping Votes in Uttar Pradesh by DNAUP Polls: Priyanka Stresses on Jobs During Door-To-Door Campaigning by Hindustan TimesSamajwadi Party Vows to Make Farmers Debt-Free by 2025, BJP Promises 3Cr Jobs by Namita BajpaiCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Jobs and the Budget

Tensions between Russia and the West are making headlines, with a lot of hysteria around the ongoing negotiations and developments in the European security sphere. With considerable intrigue in the global information ecosystem, current events may have a lasting impact on cyberspace, outer space and public diplomacy. Sapni G K and Aditya Pareek speak to Dr. Elena Chernenko about Russia’s foreign affairs across domains like cyberspace, outer space and public diplomacy.Dr. Elena Chernenko, is a Special Correspondent at the Russian Business Newspaper, Kommersant. She covers subjects ranging from Arms Control, Cyberspace, Outer Space and the whole spectrum of Russian diplomacy and International Affairs.Follow Dr. Elena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ElenaChernenkoFollow Aditya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cabinmarineFollow Sapni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sapnigkCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

The Full Spectrum of Russian Foreign Policy

Last month, The Lancet Commission on Value of Death released their report, advocating for a return to death as a socio-cultural event. Is death now "over medicalised"? What are the policy implications of this? Should we legalise assisted dying and euthanasia? Listen to this episode with Shrey Khanna and Harshit Kukreja to find out.Follow Shrey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shreywaFollow Harshit on Twitter: https://twitter.com/harshitk43Suggested Reading: Report of the Lancet Commission on the Value of Death: bringing death back into lifeCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Policy of Death

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week resulted in a detailed joint statement, proposing a vision for a new world order. What are the commonalities and differences between the two sides? How do they view the future of the world? And what does all this mean for India? Listen to this conversation between Aditya Pareek and Manoj Kewalramani to find out.Follow Aditya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cabinmarineFollow Manoj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theChinaDudeSuggested Readings:An analysis of the China-Russia joint statement in the Eye on China newsletterPeople’s Daily article on China-Russia economic tiesCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Xi-Putin Meeting: A New World Order?

Is there a case for humanitarian intervention? In this episode, Aarthi Ratnam and Priyal Lyncia D’Almeida discuss the criteria for intervention and the scope of responsibility. To identify what these cases are, they propose the "conditions of exceptionalism", by looking at historical examples of mass violence. They also highlight the importance of post-intervention responsibilities of the international community.Suggested Readings:“State Deviancy and Genocide: The State as a Shelter and a Prison.” - Anderson K.“The Law of Peoples: With, the Idea of Public Reason Revisited.” - John Rawls“Humanitarian War: Military Intervention and Human Rights” - Adam Roberts“Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument with Historical Illustrations.” - Michael WalzerCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Humanitarian Intervention - For Better or Worse?

Recently, the story broke out that the government of Maldives is drafting a bill prohibiting all actions that could affect its relationship with foreign countries. This development has occurred in the backdrop of the country's growing “India Out” campaign. Especially after the release of former President Abdulla Yameen, the movement has seen considerable growth. What is China’s role in it? How is it going to impact Maldive's relationship with India? Aditya Pareek talks to Shrey Khanna to discuss the “India Out” Campaign and India-Maldives relationsCheck out Takshashila’s courses: ( https://school.takshashila.org.in/ )You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

“India Out” Campaign in the Maldives

The New York Times recently came out with a detailed investigation on Pegasus, the surveillance tool sold by Israel’s NSO Group to countries around the world. The investigation has chilling details about how the tool was deployed by nation-states. Rohan Seth discusses the findings with Sapni G Krishna and Mr Javeed Ahmed.Follow Sapni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sapnigkFollow Rohan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesethistFollow Javeed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/javeedipsupLink to the New York Times report: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/magazine/nso-group-israel-spyware.htmlCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Breaking down the Investigation on Pegasus

How is warfare changing in the 21st century with the advent of digital technologies? Are modern wars drifting away from a traditional understanding of violence? In this episode of All Things Policy, Lt Gen Prakash Menon and Megha Pardhi discuss evolving notions of warfare.Follow Lt Gen Prakash Menon on Twitter.Follow Megha Pardhi on Twitter.Links:China Tech Dispatch.Check out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Warfare in the Digital Era

China and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) recently came out with their latest strategic publications on space, outlining expectations and the broad policy direction in the domain. India has to date not published a comprehensive space strategy document, leaving a huge gap in its policy communiqués. Aditya Pareek joins Dr. Shrey Khanna to discuss the major features of the latest NATO space strategy, the Chinese white paper on space, and what aspects a prospective similar publication from India should incorporate.Follow Shrey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cabinmarineFollow Aditya on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shreywaCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Strategies for a New Space Age

Nutrition programmes in India come in different hues and have undergone sweeping changes in the last few years. From the ICDS to the POSHAN 2.0, we have seen varying successes across the country. What do budgetary trends indicate? Why should we track this? Apurva Kumar and Suman Joshi discuss all this and more.Follow Apurva on Twitter: https://twitter.com/apurva_krFollow Suman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujo2906References: 1. https://www.indiaspend.com/budget/india-underspends-on-nutrition-new-nutrition-programme-yet-to-be-implemented-8008102.https://www.indiabudget.gov.in/economicsurvey/doc/eschapter/echap10.pdfCheck out Takshashila’s courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosYou can check out our website at https://www.ivmpodcasts.com

Nutrition Programmes in India - A Report Card

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