Source: The Hindu Gs2: Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Synopsis: Following the Democratic Parliamentary Process is more important than enforcing the will of the majority. Background Nearly 20 Opposition parties boycotted the recent (2021) President’s address to a joint sitting of Parliament. Further,… Continue reading Importance of Abiding by the Parliamentary Processes
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Lessons for India after one year of first Covid case
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: One year has been passed when the first confirmed case was reported in India. What are the lessons that India Should learn from this Pandemic? Introduction India’s first confirmed case of Sars-CoV-2 was reported exactly a year ago. Experts with the help of a modeling-based study predicted that… Continue reading Lessons for India after one year of first Covid case
Issues related to R&D in India
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: Chief Economic Adviser said that the private sector in India needs to increase spends for the country to scale up growth. Introduction According to Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian, the private sector in the country needs to increase spending from 37 percent to 68 percent. So that… Continue reading Issues related to R&D in India
Early Child Development [ECD]
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Synopsis – The Early Child Development [ECD] is important for the future healthy minds and workforce in the country. Introduction The Early Child Development [ECD] is important for the future of healthy… Continue reading Early Child Development [ECD]
Growth with inequality in economic survey
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS – 2 ; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Synopsis: It looks like the Economic Survey focuses on wealth creation instead of reduction of income disparity. Introduction The Economic Survey for 2020-21 reviews the developments in the… Continue reading Growth with inequality in economic survey
The farm laws need political resolution
Synopsis: Parliament has the authority to solve the issue of farm laws’ dispute, even when negotiations are happening outside. Introduction The peaceful protest turned violent during the tractor parade on January 26. Since then, the talks between protesting farmers and the government on the farm laws have taken an ugly turn. However, it is unclear… Continue reading The farm laws need political resolution
Examining the critical gaps in the Covid19 response strategy
Synopsis: Government needs to learn from the mistakes of its Covid19 response strategy and needs to address it quickly to ensure an inclusive, healthy, and informed society. Background As of now, it has been one year since India detected its first case of Covid19 response strategy. To date, India has recorded 1,54,703 deaths due to… Continue reading Examining the critical gaps in the Covid19 response strategy
GI Geographical Indications tag for Basmati Rice to Pakistan : a cause of concern for India?
Synopsis: Pakistan secures the Geographical Indications (GI) tag for its Basmati rice. Experts say it would in no way affect India’s Basmati exports. Introduction: Before partition in 1947, both India and Pakistan shared the Basmati rice-growing zone. After partition, Basmati rice became a joint heritage of India and Pakistan. What is the Geographical Indications (GI)… Continue reading GI Geographical Indications tag for Basmati Rice to Pakistan : a cause of concern for India?
Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants
Synopsis- The lawmakers are facing the confusion between managing the misuse of monopoly power by major Internet corporations and the economic income generated by them. Introduction- In the US and Europe, governments are using antitrust regulations against Internet giants such as Facebook and Google. This is to stop the alleged abuse of the dominant position. Some… Continue reading Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants
Why Farm laws must be redrafted?
Synopsis: The process adopted by the government to enact the three farm laws was not appropriate. The government should reconsider its stand to not withdraw the laws. Introduction Much has been debated about the impacts and benefits of farm laws on farmers. But the ordinance route adopted to enact these laws was a clear violation… Continue reading Why Farm laws must be redrafted?
