Source: The Indian Express Relevance: The new government rules restrict free speech and impact the transparency and accountability of the government. Synopsis: The new government rules restrict the free speech of retired bureaucrats. About the new rules: The central government recently prohibits officers who retired from 25 critical organisations not to publish anything without taking… Continue reading Why ex-bureaucrats speak up
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Court correction
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Weaponisation of UAPA and similar laws, is a big issue. Synopsis: The NIA special court order on Akhil Gogoi should serve as a warning against weaponising sedition, anti-terror laws. Contents1 Background2 Why the charges were dismissed?3 Misuse of UAPA and Sedition laws4 Way forward Background Earlier, Akhil Gogoi, a prominent leader… Continue reading Court correction
India should stand with developing countries
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Policies of Western countries are becoming redundant. India should tilt its policies in favor of the global south. Synopsis: India should adopt an independent foreign policy and champion the concerns of the global south instead of assimilating in the agenda of the US and other Western powers. Contents1 Background:2 Reason behind… Continue reading India should stand with developing countries
Net Loss
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Synopsis: The UDISE+ shows that many schools have fallen through the net, and they need urgent help to get connected. In this regard, the Centre must take proactive steps to provide internet facilities as an essential service in every school of our country. Background: The 2019-20 data of the Unified District… Continue reading Net Loss
Unjust green
Source: The Hindu Relevance: After Vaccination, countries are opening up their economies. Countries will adopt policies which may impact India’s interest. Synopsis: The vaccine passport issue has been in news recently due to Discrimination against vaccines of few countries. Background Recently the European Union have decided to enforce a “Green Pass” to allow travel within the… Continue reading Unjust green
In centenary backdrop, this is no hand of peace
Source: The Hindu Relevance: There were many reasons behind China’s unprovoked misadventure in Galwan valley. Synopsis: China is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), but an atmosphere of unpredictability still prevails. Background: Memories of the bloodiest clash in recent decades that occurred in the Galwan are still… Continue reading In centenary backdrop, this is no hand of peace
The country needs a framework for a universal social security net
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Social protection schemes protect the vulnerable sections of society. Exclusion from them increases the vulnerability. Synopsis: Despite multiple laws and numerous judicial orders, a majority of unorganized-sector workers are excluded from schemes meant to protect them. Background Recently, India’s Supreme Court passed several orders on a suo moto writ petition on… Continue reading The country needs a framework for a universal social security net
Military should fund its own modernisation
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The issue justifies a case of modernization of the military by itself. Synopsis: The threat of a two-front war creates an urgent situation to modernize the military which requires enhancement of the defence budget. The additional revenue can be generated by levying a military modernization cess, leasing military lands, or… Continue reading Military should fund its own modernisation
Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate framework deal
Source: TOI, The HinduBusinessline What is the news? In a historic agreement, announced in Paris under the aegis of OECD, 130 countries (out of the 139 involved in talks), including India, have endorsed the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework Tax Deal. It would be the most sweeping change in the international taxation in a century. This is… Continue reading Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate framework deal
‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
Sources: The Hindu, The Business Standard (Article 1, Article 2) Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: The problem of NPA is still impacting the Indian economy and the recent Financial Stability Report also highlights it. About the news: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently… Continue reading ‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
