Context: It is for the first time that unemployment in india has become a big issue in Bihar assembly elections. What are the issues? Impact of lockdown: The economy contracted severely, Bihar saw millions of poor migrant labours returning home as U.P. and Bihar have a disproportionately high number of out-migrants. Joblessness an issue this election: An opposition… Continue reading Unemployment in india
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Cold chain infra for covid vaccine
Context: India must improve its cold chain infrastructure to avail benefits of new vaccines Elaborate about the potential covid-19 vaccine by Pfizer? Potential covid vaccine: Multinational drug company Pfizer has announced promising results from its ongoing phase-3 trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. Effectiveness in trials: Pfizer, which is using a vaccine candidate by German firm BioNTech, had… Continue reading Cold chain infra for covid vaccine
15th Finance commission report
Context – The 15th Finance commission led by Chairman N K Singh, submitted its Report to the President of India. What are the key highlights of the latest report? The 15th Finance commission led by Chairman N. K. Singh submitted its report for the period 2021-2026 to President of India. As per the Terms of… Continue reading 15th Finance commission report
India’s foreign policy concerns
Context: Analysing the possible outcomes of the US foreign policy under new president Biden that will concern India Background- India-US relation during Trump years Defence cooperation: India signed all the ‘foundational’ agreements with America and bought billions of dollars’ worth of military hardware from them. Strategic Autonomy: India resisted converting the Quad into a military or strategic… Continue reading India’s foreign policy concerns
Lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh
Context: Learning through the success stories of Vietnam and Bangladesh More in News Bangladesh has become the second largest apparel exporter after China. Vietnam’s exports in apparel sector has grown by about 240% in the past eight years. Vietnam’s success stories Duty free exports: Signing of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with important trading partners like… Continue reading Lessons from Vietnam and Bangladesh
Firecrackers ban ahead of festival season
Context- National Green Tribunal bans firecrackers in place where air quality is poor. What are the guidelines of National Green Tribunal for firecrackers? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that there would be a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers between November 10 and 30 in places where air quality is ‘poor’… Continue reading Firecrackers ban ahead of festival season
The cost of clearing the air
The cost of clearing the air Context: In February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹4,400 crore package for 2020-21 to tackle air pollution in 102 of India’s most polluted cities. More on news: The funds would be used to reduce particulate matter by 20%-30% from 2017 levels by 2024 under the National Clean Air Programme… Continue reading The cost of clearing the air
Significance of Biden’s wins
Context- Impact of Joe Biden’s wins on ties with India. How US-India relations under different administration? Clinton administration- The Clinton years witnessed dip in India and the US bilateral relations. India was pressurized to “freeze, rollback and eliminate” its nuclear programme and to settle Kashmir dispute with Pakistan. Bush administration- George W Bush ensured the… Continue reading Significance of Biden’s wins
Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) for Foreign Investment in India
Context- Prime Minister has chaired the Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR), with an aim to attract investment. Contents1 What Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) 2020 conference?2 Key highlights of the conference-3 What are the challenges for revival of investment?4 Possible solutions What Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) 2020 conference? It is an exclusive dialogue between leading global institutional investors,… Continue reading Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) for Foreign Investment in India
COVID-19, climate and carbon neutrality
Context: Environmental problems have profound public health consequences both in terms of morbidity and mortality and hence demand urgent actions in the post covid-19 world. How are environment and public health inter-related ? Human intrusions: Evidence has gathered that loss of biodiversity and ever-increasing human intrusions into the natural world have contributed heavily to the outbreak… Continue reading COVID-19, climate and carbon neutrality
