News: Recently, Ariel Ortiz-Bobea who is an economist discussed his research findings about climate change and its impact on agricultural productivity with Times Evoke. This article discusses the rich plant diversity in India, its significance and impact of climate change on Agri-productivity. What is the significance of plants in India? One, India has rich plant… Continue reading In 60 years, climate change took seven years of agri-productivity growth
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India calling with quite a lot of trade in mind
News: Recently, India and UK formally launched the negotiations for free trade agreement (FTA). Why India and UK trade deal will be “a new age FTA”? One, negotiations are aimed at achieving a “fair and balanced” FTA. It covers more than 90% of tariff lines. It will not only cover goods, services and investments, but… Continue reading India calling with quite a lot of trade in mind
Interrogating the false merit-reservation binary
News: Recently the Supreme Court has upheld the admissions notice of NEET-2021 in view of implications on public health due to delay in medical admissions and hearing on the validity of the ₹8 lakh limit is listed for March. What was the case? The case was related to resolution of the issues around the implementation… Continue reading Interrogating the false merit-reservation binary
Go cold on China: India right to diplomatically boycott Winter Games
News: India has recently joined leading democracies diplomatically and has decided to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics. Why India’s decision is right? One, China has made PLA regiment commander involved in the 2020 Galwan clashes the torch bearer in the Olympic relay. Therefore, China has politicized the Games. Two, due to China’s human rights violations,… Continue reading Go cold on China: India right to diplomatically boycott Winter Games
Fiscal management during a pandemic
News: India’s actual growth performance for the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22 was above the projections made by the Finance commission. Even for the fiscal year 2022-23, the economy is projected to grow at 11% (at current prices) compared to 9.5% projected by the Commission. Contents1 What is the effect of this improved growth performance? 2… Continue reading Fiscal management during a pandemic
Financial inclusion is integral to holistic development
News: India is working on the path to achieving the motto of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas“, a vision enshrined by the Prime Minister of India. Recently budget also shows that the government is focused on boosting financial inclusion. Read here: Financial Inclusion and challenges associated with it What steps does government initiate to achieve… Continue reading Financial inclusion is integral to holistic development
Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India’s monsoon pattern
News: A phenomenon called Marine heat waves (MHW) have increased significantly in the past few decades in the Indian Ocean region. This is also impacting the Indian monsoon. Contents1 What are marine heatwaves and why they occur? 2 What is the impact on the oceans? 3 How are they impacting the Indian monsoon? 4 What is the way… Continue reading Frequent marine heatwaves in Indian Ocean disrupt India’s monsoon pattern
A less taxing state
News: India has had a very high rate of tax litigation. Therefore, Government has recently announced that the overarching aim of direct tax policy reform is to move towards a simpler regime, without exemptions and low rates. What has been the status of tax litigation in the country? In 2014-15, about Rs 2.1 lakh… Continue reading A less taxing state
A bigger, not better, defence budget
News: Even as the total allocation for defence under the current budget has increased, it has fallen as a percentage of GDP. About the recent budget allocation in the defence sector The government allocated Rs 5.25 trillion to the Ministry of Defence, out of the total government outlay of Rs 39.45 trillion. This accounts for 13.31%… Continue reading A bigger, not better, defence budget
Explained: The Pakistan-China relationship
News: Recently, Rahul Gandhi blamed the central government for weakening the country and bringing Pakistan and China together. How does Pakistan and China relations develop? Recognition: Pakistan had recognised the People’s Republic of China after India and established diplomatic ties in 1951. But, due to Pakistan’s membership in SEATO and CENTO – US-led anti-communist military pacts, … Continue reading Explained: The Pakistan-China relationship
