Source: The Hindu Gs2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein. Synopsis: The Budget allocation for improving Urban Mass transport is welcome. Yet much is needed to be done to achieve inclusive urbanisation. Background: In the recent budget, Finance Minister announced fund allocation for improving the Urban mass transport system.… Continue reading Urban Mass transport needs policy reform
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U.S foreign policy: The road ahead
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Synopsis: Evaluation and analysis on Impact of Mr. Biden’s foreign policy on various regional blocs. Background President Biden is an idealistic, supporter of multilateralism and is deeply committed to democratic values and principles. He is taking… Continue reading U.S foreign policy: The road ahead
Vaccine battle among countries
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 2 – Health related issues Synopsis: Countries should refrain from engaging in vaccine battles and focus on global cooperation. Introduction Almost all countries across the globe are in need of access to vaccines. But the developed countries are mindlessly collecting approved vaccines. Only the countries in the global south like… Continue reading Vaccine battle among countries
A normal budget for abnormal times
Synopsis: The recently released budget appears to be fairly normal. Normal is not sufficient for the abnormal times like the present. Introduction The economy contracted by 7.7% in India. The economic survey projects India’s real GDP growth to be 11% in 2021-22. However, this projection looks overestimated. India will have to surpass pre-covid-19 levels to… Continue reading A normal budget for abnormal times
Protest in India and US: Similarities and differences
Synopsis: The violence that has happened in the US and India has some similarities. It highlights the erosion of democratic values in the world’s oldest (US) and largest democracies. Background Recently, In the US, a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol building. This mob vandalized public property and threatened lawmakers in Congress. Similarly, India witnessed… Continue reading Protest in India and US: Similarities and differences
Sri Lanka Writes Off Strategic Colombo Port Deal With India & Japan
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 2 Synopsis: Sri Lanka’s has pulled out of a 2019 Colombo Port deal with India and Japan. The agreement was for developing the strategic East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port. Introduction India and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) for cooperation on economic projects in 2019. A… Continue reading Sri Lanka Writes Off Strategic Colombo Port Deal With India & Japan
‘Smart walls’ for Indian borders
Synopsis: Concept of smart walls has been introduced in the US. India should also explore the possibilities of using smart walls to protect borders. Syllabus – GS- 3 – Internal Security – Border management Introduction US president has stopped the construction of a “border wall” between the U.S. and Mexico. However, a new ‘smart’ wall… Continue reading ‘Smart walls’ for Indian borders
Need of introspection among Media professionals
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS Synopsis: Media professionals need to introspect. Action against someone spreading fake news cannot be portrayed as a threat to freedom of the press. Introduction Fake news causes social disturbance not only in India but globally. One false news item can spark panic and even violence in society. Media is the… Continue reading Need of introspection among Media professionals
Budget 2021 paid less attention to Hunger and Malnutrition
Source: Click here Syllabus: Government Budgeting Synopsis: Global pandemic and economic slowdown led to the health and economic crisis. But, the Union Budget 2021-22 did not pay attention to hunger, and Malnutrition. Need of Food Security High rate of child malnutrition- National Family Health Survey-5 showed that child malnutrition levels in 2019 were higher… Continue reading Budget 2021 paid less attention to Hunger and Malnutrition
Coup in Myanmar: Derailment of Democracy
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: Coup in Myanmar is an outcome of many unresolved differences between the democratically elected government and the army. It has many consequences. Background Myanmar is a partially democratic country. The democratic government led by Aung San Suu Kyi shared half of its power… Continue reading Coup in Myanmar: Derailment of Democracy
