Source: Business Standard Relevance: The old idea that direct taxes are “progressive needs a relook as all ideas and principles should be implemented as per a country’s requirements. Synopsis: The principle of focusing on direct taxes is worth questioning in the current era. This is an example of the mindless application of “universal” principles… Continue reading Shibboleths of the ‘ideal’ tax system
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When we lost oxygen
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The period of the Covid Pandemic needs proper analysis of what worked and what went wrong. Synopsis: Second COVID wave was marked by an Oxygen crisis in India. The number of deaths caused due to lack of Oxygen was also underestimated. Hence, there is an urgent need to establish mechanisms of… Continue reading When we lost oxygen
Vacancies send a wrong signal
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Civil Services and other important services are backbones of governance in India. Vacancies on the top-level posts will affect the quality of governance. Synopsis: Leaving top posts in the government unoccupied, affects governance and is demoralizing for officers Delays in the appointment of personnel to important posts affect governance The vacancies… Continue reading Vacancies send a wrong signal
Seeking a paradigm shift in mental health care
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Mental health-related issues have become a major aspect of the health care structure in India. Reading all aspects linked to it are important from an exam point of view. Synopsis: Persons with mental health conditions need a responsive care system that inspires hope and participation, without which their lives are empty.… Continue reading Seeking a paradigm shift in mental health care
Unpacking China’s game plan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: After the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese forces, keeping an eye on the Chinese movement becomes very important. Synopsis: China is upgrading defence infrastructure in the Tibetan plateau to nullify the disadvantages that its airpower has in comparison to the Indian airpower. This would afford them a layered air defence… Continue reading Unpacking China’s game plan
HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
Source: Times of India Relevance: New IT rules aim to regulate social media, digital news media, and Over-The-Top (OTT) content providers. Introduction: The Delhi high court recently said that the government was “free to take action” against microblogging site Twitter for not following the new IT Rules and warned the platform it would be “in trouble”… Continue reading HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
UAPA should go the way of TADA & POTA
Source: TOI Relevance: Misuse of UAPA to curb political dissent. Synopsis: Right to fair trial is being consistently violated under the UAPA provisions. This law should be repealed like TADA and POTA. Background Father Stan Swamy, an 84-year-old Jesuit priest, known for his service and activism in the cause of Adivasis, died nine months into… Continue reading UAPA should go the way of TADA & POTA
Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Source: Livemint Relevance: Covid-19 research is essential for controlling the pandemic. Introduction: India has been behind the curve on tracing virus variants by their genomes. However, a new brain-study initiative points to the potential of forging ahead with work on Covid’s pathology. About India’s Covid-19 research capability: So far, India has mostly been behind the curve… Continue reading Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
What India must keep in mind when it comes to Turkey
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: India – Turkey relations are important for India’s engagement in West Asia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 How Turkey is engaging in Afghanistan?3 Challenges in improving India – Turkey relations4 How India can engage with Turkey? Synopsis: Turkey, Qatar, and China have become critical players in post-America Afghanistan. So, India… Continue reading What India must keep in mind when it comes to Turkey
The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding the present phase of Globalization is important to understand the future of Global countries. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the new era of globalization3 The level of globalisation at present4 New Globalisation and India Synopsis: India could play a leadership role by helping set common standards for the democratic world in this new… Continue reading The complex geopolitics of our times offers us a big opportunity
