Source: The Hindu, TOI Relevance: The article signifies how the frequent disruptions lead to improper functioning of the house The recent session of Parliament: This session has ended abruptly, and before its scheduled date. This is the 4th straight session that ended ahead of its original schedule, other than the cancelled winter 2020 session. This led… Continue reading Parliament is abdicating its oversight role
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Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the recent Supreme Court steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 About the case:4 Suggestions of Election Commission to avoid criminalisation of politics:5 Suggestions by the Supreme Court: Synopsis: While the Supreme Court issued steps to stop the criminalisation of politics. The legislature and political… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics must be curbed
Squaring up to India’s education emergency
Source: The Hindu and Livemint Relevance: This article explains the global Stringency Index and India’s school education system during the pandemic. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 About the Index:4 Key findings of the Index:5 Global examples:6 Suggestions to reopen schools in India: Synopsis: In making up for months of lost formal learning, there needs to be a strong… Continue reading Squaring up to India’s education emergency
Caste in stone
Source: Busines Standard, TOI Relevance: To understand the impact of the 127th Amendment act. Synopsis: Recently GoI passed legislation to enable states to declare their own OBC list. Many argue that it strengthens federalism, but we must also consider the socio-political turmoil it may cause. Contents1 Introduction:2 Changes brought by the current bill:3 The consequences… Continue reading Caste in stone
The climate emergency is real for India (On IPCC Report)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Fighting climate change in light of new revelations made by the IPCC report. Synopsis: Climate change-induced extreme weather events are already happening, and some have started to happen. India needs to adapt to this reality. Detailing few such events in India and steps that can be taken at policy level. Context… Continue reading The climate emergency is real for India (On IPCC Report)
How new guidelines can give wing to drone start-ups?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: On drone rules, 2021 and start-ups in the drone sector Synopsis: India has fewer start-ups in the drone technology space than the US and China; it also lags behind most other economies in funding. Drone rules 2021 are a step forward, but more needs to be done to evolve other policies… Continue reading How new guidelines can give wing to drone start-ups?
How e-RUPI can transform government’s welfare schemes?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Effective service delivery of Public goods Synopsis: e-RUPI opens up a world of opportunities to the government, people, and businesses to provide, avail and pay for services seamlessly. Contents1 What is e-RUPI?2 How e-RUPI can be used by corporates?3 How e-RUPI can be used in various govt programmes?4 Way forward What… Continue reading How e-RUPI can transform government’s welfare schemes?
The merits of an RBI digital currency outweigh risks
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Future of Central bank Digital currencies in India Synopsis: Launching a CBDC by RBI entails many risks while offering many opportunities too. A thorough assessment is the need of the hour. An analysis of the risks, concerns and benefits of CBDCs. Contents1 About CBDC2 Does India need a CBDC?3 Concerns4 Way… Continue reading The merits of an RBI digital currency outweigh risks
Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Issues with PMFBY Synopsis: Grievance redressal mechanism set up under PMFBY suffers from various issues, thus impairing the overall efficiency of the scheme. A look at the issues involved and measures that can be taken. Contents1 Context2 About GRCs3 Issues/concerns4 Recommendation of the panel Context The parliamentary Standing Committee on… Continue reading Panel ‘disappointed’ about no data on complaints resolved under PMFBY
We must not ignore the ease of going elsewhere
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Pandemic & Tourism, Freedom of movement Synopsis: The way easing how business is done is important similarly easing the cabin fever that covid restraints have given also need attention. Context Most of us are now free to move around locally, but the radius of our freedom does not extend all that… Continue reading We must not ignore the ease of going elsewhere
