Cyclone Nivar: All about tropical cyclones

This article has been created based on The Hindu Editorials:  Storm warnings: On weather forecast and Cyclone Nivar appeared on 27th November 2020. Introduction According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Nivar, which crossed the TN coast as a very severe cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 120 kmph and rain-filled, further weakened as… Continue reading Cyclone Nivar: All about tropical cyclones

Initiative to boost domestic manufacturing in India | 26th Nov. 2020

News: Government has recently approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme worth up to Rs 1.46 lakh crores for 10 sectors with an aim to make Indian manufacturers globally competitive, attract investment in India and enhance export. The sectors under the scheme include automobiles and auto components, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and networking products, and advanced chemistry… Continue reading Initiative to boost domestic manufacturing in India | 26th Nov. 2020

Corporates as Bankers: Bane or boon for economy?

A recent report by an Internal Working Group (IWG) of the Reserve Bank of India has attracted a lot of attention as well as criticism for its recommendations including the one that suggests corporate houses be given bank licences. Rationale to constitute IWG by RBI: The IWG was constituted to “review extant ownership guidelines and… Continue reading Corporates as Bankers: Bane or boon for economy?

Social and Digital media regulations in India | 24th November

Issue of Digital/Social media regulations in India In the backdrop of the increasing popularity of online platforms (OTT, Social Media Etc.) in India and world over in the recent times, many efforts are being made to regulate the content being posted on them. The latest attempt in this row has been made by the Kerala… Continue reading Social and Digital media regulations in India | 24th November

Strategic autonomy in a multipolar world order | 23rd November

In News: India has adopted Self Reliance as an objective in the post covid world. While it is seen primarily in economic terms (reducing imports, shifting value chains), self-reliance also means strategic autonomy in foreign policy. Strategic autonomy: Strategic autonomy is the ability of a state to pursue its own national interest and preferred foreign… Continue reading Strategic autonomy in a multipolar world order | 23rd November

PRISON REFORMS IN INDIA | 21st November, 2020

The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) had invited research proposals from academics and legal experts in 2018. Among those two topics were shortlisted for further research by the Ministry of Home Affairs recently. The topics were “Status of radicalisation in India: an exploratory study of prevention and remedies” “Functioning and impact of open… Continue reading PRISON REFORMS IN INDIA | 21st November, 2020

India and East Asia Relations | 20th November

The ASEAN region along with India together comprises a combined population of 1.85 billion people, which is one-fourth of the global population and their combined GDP has been estimated at over USD 3.8 trillion. So the East Asia Region is most important for India and vice versa. About 15th East Asia Summit 15th East Asia… Continue reading India and East Asia Relations | 20th November

Issue of Lakshmi Vilas Bank | 19th November

News: Reserve Bank of India imposed a 30-day moratorium on Chennai based Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd (LVB) and put in place a draft scheme for its amalgamation since its financial position underwent steady decline and posted loss for the last 3 consecutive years. Under these developments, RBI has imposed the following conditions: RBI has put… Continue reading Issue of Lakshmi Vilas Bank | 19th November

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Article 32 of Indian Constitution

what is the Issue of application of Article 32 Dr B.R. Ambedkar had once said, ‘If I was asked to name any particular article in this Constitution as the most important – an article without which this Constitution would be a nullity, I could not refer to any other article except this one (Article 32).… Continue reading Article 32 of Indian Constitution

why India opted out of RCEP? | 17th November, 2020

News: Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has been signed by 15 countries, without India. About RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) RCEP is a trade deal that was originally being negotiated between 16 countries including India, after exit of India, now has been signed by 15 countries. Members: 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members:… Continue reading why India opted out of RCEP? | 17th November, 2020

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