Synopsis – Adani is making one of the world’s largest new coal investments in the Carmichael coal mine project in Queensland. This article analyzes the Costs and Benefits of the Project. Introduction- New investment in coal will be a major factor if India is not able to meet its commitment against Climate Change. Recently the… Continue reading Cost and Benefits of Adani’s Carmichael Coal Project in Australia
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Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Synopsis: India and other South Asian countries can learn from the growth story of Bangladesh. Contents1 Background2 Growth Story of Bangladesh3 The Vietnam Growth Model4 What aided the success of Bangladesh? Background March 2021 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India and 50 years of Bangladesh independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is… Continue reading Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Synopsis: India needs to address the international criticism of declining democratic values. It will strengthen the world’s largest democracy further. Background Many countries are scrutinising the functioning of Indian democracy due to the alleged diminishing democratic space in India. For example, Recently, annual reports of the United States-based Freedom House and the Sweden-based V-Dem Institute… Continue reading Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Synopsis: Selling of Public assets (Disinvestment) has similar macroeconomic results to fiscal deficit. Both increase wealth inequalities in the society and hence should be avoided. Contents1 Background2 Fiscal Strategy of selling Public Sector Undertakings:3 Relationship between Disinvestment and Fiscal Deficit:4 How does fiscal deficit increase wealth inequality?5 How selling of public assets increases wealth inequality?6… Continue reading Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
Synopsis: NITI Aayog has expressed concerns over the poor water quality in India. This gives a conducive environment for the spread of another pandemic through the water. Thus, it requires an effective mechanism for water conservation. Contents1 Background:2 How the virus spreads through contaminated water?3 Need for water conservation in India4 Is there any clean… Continue reading Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
[Download] 9PM Compilation –March, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello every one, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs Brief for the Month of March– The third week Click on the following link to download 9pm Compilation – Month of March– Third week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is… Continue reading [Download] 9PM Compilation –March, 2021 – 3rd week
Bad Bank for strengthening the banking sector
Synopsis: Indian banks have started to recover post the pandemic phase. Moreover, the banks will strengthen after the creation of a bad bank as promised in the budget. Contents1 Background:2 Budget Announcements:3 Benefits of Bad Bank:4 Way Ahead: Background: During the pandemic, NPA(Non-Performing Assets) was expected to rise. Thus, Indian banks have written off their… Continue reading Bad Bank for strengthening the banking sector
NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism
Synopsis: The Lok Sabha has passed the Government of NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill is against the constitutional morality and hence, it needs to be declared unconstitutional. Background Article 239AA of the Constitution of India granted Special Status to Delhi in 1991 through the 69th constitutional amendment (CAA). The 69th CAA provided… Continue reading NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 is against the Principle of Federalism
MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 MTP Bill aims to improve women’s reproductive rights. But it will restrict women’s bodily autonomy if implemented. Introduction: The Lok Sabha passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Now the bill is in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has to maintain caution in passing… Continue reading MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
Synopsis: The Supreme Court advocated some important steps to avoid gender stereotypes while setting aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court order. Now it is time for us to work towards its implementation. Contents1 Introduction:2 Avoidable gender stereotypes:3 Level of gender stereotypes in India:4 Other judicial interventions on gender equality: Introduction: The Supreme Court set aside the… Continue reading Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
