Context- A radical shift is needed in our approach towards disaster mitigation and management. Government can handle cyclones better by investing in town planning and infrastructure. What are the reasons of no major casualty or lesser destruction by cyclone Nivar? Cyclone Nivar- It is the fourth cyclone that has taken shape in the North Indian Ocean region this year.… Continue reading Urban planning
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Permitting industrial houses to own banks
Context: Permitting industrial houses to own banks could undermine economic growth and democracy. Background Recently, an internal working group of the RBI has made a far-reaching recommendation to permit industrial houses to own and control banks. According to the report, the reason for permitting industrial houses to own and control banks is that industry-owned banks would… Continue reading Permitting industrial houses to own banks
Ayush and Ayurveda
Context: Recently, the Indian Medical systems of Ayurveda, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Unani Medicine have identified surgical procedures that can be performed by postgraduate Ayurvedic doctors in Shalya (surgery). What is the history of Ayurveda and Allopathic practices in India? After Independence: The Indian state was faced with the difficult task of accommodating both the ascendant modern… Continue reading Ayush and Ayurveda
India – US future cooperation relations
Context: The future looks bright for U.S.-India trade, but it may not be any easier. More on news: Constructive stance: There will be a more constructive stance on multilateral issues in the World Trade Organization (WTO). In bilateral trade policies: The Biden administration is likely to emphasise enforcement, and that will not differ so much. It is… Continue reading India – US future cooperation relations
Pardoning power of president in india
Context: Recently, US President Donald Trump exercised his powers under the Constitution to pardon Michael Flynn, his former National Security Advisor What is the extent of the US President’s power to pardon? Constitutional right: The President of the US has the constitutional right to pardon or commute sentences related to federal crimes. No restriction: The US Supreme Court… Continue reading Pardoning power of president in india
Farm Bills and MSP
Source: Indian Express Context: The recently enacted farm bills have triggered debate on the desirability of the MSP regime. More in news: The period from 2004 to 2012 was the period of high commodity prices, high government procurement and rapid reduction in rural poverty. This shows a causal link between the high prices and… Continue reading Farm Bills and MSP
Ethical democracy
Context- The elected must protect all the unelected instruments of democracy- – judiciary, media and civic organizations. What is check and balance in the democracy? Checks and balances, principle of government under which separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by other branches and are induced to share power. Democracies have developed systems of efficient checks and balances… Continue reading Ethical democracy
Push for Exports
Context: India needs to shed its exaggerated fears of trade agreements to create new jobs. What are the challenges facing by Indian economy? Contracting Economic growth: India is in an economic recession for the first time in its independent history. Rising Unemployment: Thousands of people lost their jobs due to the slowing economy in 2018-19 and… Continue reading Push for Exports
Present State of economy
Context: The pandemic has delivered a “scissor cut” to the government finances. What is the current scenario? Economic output and government revenues are shrinking. The government has to spend more to safeguard lives and livelihoods. Widening deficit. Most of state’s revenue come from center which changes their debt servicing ability for the worse. What are… Continue reading Present State of economy
Central Trade Unions strike
Context- Trade unions called for nationwide strike to protest government policies. Why Central Trade Union (CTUs) have called for a nation-wide strike and what are the demands Central Trade unions called for national wide strike to protest against anti-farmer laws, anti-worker labour codes, privatization of public sector and the corporatization policies of the government. Trade union’s demands- The… Continue reading Central Trade Unions strike
