Synopsis: The rivalry between USA and China is unfolding on a global stage. This is also creating a problem of consensus on global problems, which requires urgent attention. Introduction Secretary Antony Blinken outlined the US approach to China: “Competitive when it should be, collaborative when it can be, and adversarial when it must be.” While… Continue reading We need greater global cooperation
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AUKUS could rock China’s boat in the Indo-Pacific
News: Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States (AUKUS) security agreement is not a new development. Its root lies in the historical background of these countries. Contents1 What makes AUKUS alliance a traditional and natural alliance?2 What are the other reasons behind the formation of AUKUS alliance?3 What are the challenges to AUKUS alliance?4… Continue reading AUKUS could rock China’s boat in the Indo-Pacific
What we need to fix our judicial system
News: The recent case involving the son of a famous celebrity highlighted the “bail-jail” connectivity issue. A recent case has highlighted an important issue, that grant of bail by a court does not automatically immediately releases an accused. Bail orders are required to be deposited in the physical letterbox of prisons, within a timeframe of… Continue reading What we need to fix our judicial system
The right time for India to have its own climate law
News: India has announced its environmental targets are Glasgow. To achieve those targets efficiently, India needs a climate law. Our Prime Minister has recently a ‘Panchamrit solution’ which aims at reducing fossil fuel dependence and carbon intensity (reduce one billion tonnes of total projected carbon emissions by 2030). But before adopting new energy pathways, we… Continue reading The right time for India to have its own climate law
How inflation could rescue the govt’s fiscal deficit act in FY22
News: Inflation is increasing, which is going to be helpful for the government in achieving the fiscal deficit target for FY22. According to the finance ministry data, government is likely to achieve 6.8 per cent fiscal deficit target for FY22. It is due to following factors: The aggregate borrowing of the states is 10 per… Continue reading How inflation could rescue the govt’s fiscal deficit act in FY22
How to define a farmer
News: Categorising farmers based on dependence on farm income, land ownership is inappropriate. Harish Damodaran and Samridhi Agarwal argue that India’s farming population is much smaller than is usually estimated. They used the 2019 Situation Assessment of Agricultural Households (SAAH) survey to establish their argument. They claim that while the official estimate of the number… Continue reading How to define a farmer
Charting a trade route after the MC12
News: An improvement in global trade scenario provides an ideal setting for Trade Ministers to revisit trade rules which can help maintain the momentum in trade growth. The World Trade Organization (WTO)’s 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) is being convened in Geneva, Switzerland at the end of this month. The MC12 is being held at an… Continue reading Charting a trade route after the MC12
Ensuring that policy outcome matches the intent
Contents1 News2 What are the issues associated with State Funding?3 What are the structural issues in the Budget?4 How did the Tamil Nadu government addressed the structural issues?5 What is the outcome of TN government initiatives? News Structural limitations of the polity in India has led to a phrase that the government is spending a… Continue reading Ensuring that policy outcome matches the intent
Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?
News Recently the Finance Ministry has issued a fresh set of norms to guide state-owned banks in adopting a uniform staff accountability framework for non-performing assets (NPAs) up to Rs 50 crore. Must read: PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs What are the reasons for the introduction of accountability guidelines for PSBs?… Continue reading Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?
Leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks at COP26
News: World leaders promised to protect Earth’s forests, cut methane emissions and help South Africa halt itself off coal at the U.N. climate summit. Contents1 What is Global methane Pledge?2 Why it is needed?3 What commitments were made to reverse deforestation and land degradation?4 What commitments were made to support South Africa towards renewable energy… Continue reading Leaders vow to protect forests, plug methane leaks at COP26
