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
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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. Background The government has set a target of 1.75 lakh crore rupees from the disinvestment of PSUs in the current financial year. The only rationale shown by the government behind… 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. Background: NITI Aayog, Water Aid, and others have found that over 70% of India’s surface and groundwater is contaminated… 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. Background: During the pandemic, NPA(Non-Performing Assets) was expected to rise. Thus, Indian banks have written off their balance sheets. A write-off is an accounting term through which… 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. Introduction: The Supreme Court set aside the controversial rakhi-for-bail order of Madhya Pradesh High Court. Further, the top court issued a set of guidelines… Continue reading Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
Synopsis: India should plan a stable institutional model for governing electricity trade across borders. It should avoid imposing restrictive rules which is against the free market economy. Background Currently, Guidelines for Import/Export (Cross Border) of Electricity-2018 govern the trade of electricity across its borders. In 2014, India through the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation… Continue reading The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
India’s potential as a Global investment hub
Synopsis: India has the potential to become a Global Investment Hub. Its unique advantages attract global companies to invest in the country. Background In 2020, despite the sharp economic contraction, India witnessed the fastest growth in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows among all the major economies. (>60 billion) Big firms like Google, Facebook, Walmart, Samsung,… Continue reading India’s potential as a Global investment hub
