Context- Retail inflation showed signs of easing in November, led by easing prices of some food items. More in news- Consumer Price Index inflation stood at 6.93% in November 2020 compared to 7.61% in October, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation, though it remained above the comfort level of the… Continue reading India’s retail inflation
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PM-WANI: Revolutionise the way India accesses the internet
Context: PM-WANI has the potential to revolutionise the way India accesses the internet. What are the key features of Pradhan Mantri Wireless Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)? Bring large scale deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots through the country to drive up connectivity options and improve digital access. The scheme envisages setting up of public Wi-Fi networks and access… Continue reading PM-WANI: Revolutionise the way India accesses the internet
Rise of corporate nationalism
Context: The Rise of ‘corporate nationalism’ empowers Indian companies at expense of consumers. Instances where the Sentiments of corporate nationalism has been raised against foreign corporates? Amazon-Reliance Dispute: The counsel for Future Retail accused Amazon of behaving like “the East India Company of the 21st century” and calling it “Big Brother in America.” Whatsapp pay… Continue reading Rise of corporate nationalism
Justice delivery system
Context: Inadequacies in the justice delivery system extends beyond the Supreme Court. What are the various issues faced by the judiciary? Spending on judiciary: It is equated with a call for increasing the salaries of judges and providing better court infrastructure. Such perceptions are unfortunate. Issues under The Legal Services Authority Act of 1987: Under this law,… Continue reading Justice delivery system
Explained: What is Planet Nine?
News: A strange exoplanet named HD106906 b orbiting a double-star 336 light years away has caught the interest of astronomers as it can provide clues about our own mysterious Planet Nine — if it exists. Facts: Planet Nine: It is a hypothetical planet in the outer region of the Solar System.It is said to be… Continue reading Explained: What is Planet Nine?
Income support to mitigate income losses
Context- The government’s unusual reluctance in providing adequate support to the economy has purportedly been because of the lack of fiscal space. Is India in a technical recession? Technical recession– The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in the US defines a technical recession to be in progress when real GDP has declined for at… Continue reading Income support to mitigate income losses
Green revolution 2.0 and new farm laws
Context: The next Green Revolution 2.0 will come through in-depth research, better investment opportunities and access to the market. What led to the green revolution? Scarcity of grain: After the China war, when India was standing at the cusp of economic destruction, Pakistan attacked India. There was an acute scarcity of food grains in the… Continue reading Green revolution 2.0 and new farm laws
Modernise India’s archaic tax laws
Context: Need to modernise India’s archaic tax laws. Contents1 Background:2 People who gained during the Pandemic?3 What are the problems in taxation?4 What can be done? Background: The Income Tax Act was framed in 1961 and has been amended several times. The government constituted the Akhilesh Ranjan Task Force to suggest reforms to the Income… Continue reading Modernise India’s archaic tax laws
NITI Aayog releases ‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’
News: NITI Aayog has released a white paper: Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India. Facts: The document is a joint effort of Health Vertical, NITI Aayog and Institute for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba,Canada. Vision of the Paper: To make India’s public health surveillance system more responsive and predictive to enhance preparedness for… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases ‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’
New technology coalitions
Context: India must actively participate in new technology coalitions to secure its geopolitical interests. Why India needs Tech-coalition? Reducing economic and digital dependence on China. China’s use of newly acquired technological muscle in support of its expansionist aims. To promote and regulate advanced technologies. India is also now a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement that… Continue reading New technology coalitions
