Source: Livemint Relevance: Importance of fiscal policy measures to promote economic growth Synopsis: Monetary policy has done its part, both through rate cuts and other forms of support, to get our economy going. Now, it’s the turn of India’s fiscal authority to step up efforts to promote growth. Contents1 What is fiscal policy?2 Required fiscal… Continue reading Fiscal action by the Centre must take over from monetary policy
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India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
Source: Indian Express, Down to Earth Relevance: Understand the challenges of food security in times of COVID Contents1 Synopsis2 Findings of the SOFI report3 Indicators of food security4 Causes of food insecurity in India Synopsis Undernourishment has been a global challenge over the last few decades. This has been further highlighted by the state of… Continue reading India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: To analyze the findings of the report by ATREE to study the impact on Banni grasslands. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Context:3 When Prosopis Juliflora was introduced in India? 4 The threat of Prosopis Juliflora:5 Adaptation by local communities: Synopsis: A study by ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & Environment) & Sahjeevan… Continue reading How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
Rewiring Indian Inc
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Changed dynamics in Indian economy after 1991 reforms Synopsis: 1991 reforms was a transformational step for the Indian economy, causing a tremendous shift in the way business was carried out in India. An analysis of the changes brought by the reforms and its impact. Changes brought by 1991 reform Centrality of… Continue reading Rewiring Indian Inc
Not always fair game
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the new amendment passed by the TN government to ban online gaming and the court verdict around it Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 The justifications cited by the Government4 Madras High Court’s observation5 Issues with the legislation Synopsis Tamil Nadu government, driven by the desire to control the menace of… Continue reading Not always fair game
China’s border games
Source: Business Standard Relevance: China’s border strategy against India Synopsis: China’s strategy of push and shove to solidify its position along the LAC requires bold and decisive action from India. Context Recently, China’s President made a three-day visit to Tibet. Featuring prominently in his programme was the Tibetan town of Nyingtri (or Nyingchi) which is… Continue reading China’s border games
India’s indigenous aircraft carrier setting sail for sea trials is a historic moment
Source: Indian Express, Time of India Synopsis: The onset of sea trials of INS Vikrant marks a historic moment for the Indian Navy, which till now had aircraft carriers, but none built at home. The brand-new INS Vikrant is 75% indigenous and is the first big-ticket example of Atmanirbhar India. Background: August 4, 2021, marked… Continue reading India’s indigenous aircraft carrier setting sail for sea trials is a historic moment
Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of the committee in its 12th report:4 Way Forward: Synopsis: The 1960 Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan did not take present-day issues like climate change into account. This calls for a renegotiation of the treaty through discussion and deliberation among the two countries. Background:… Continue reading Re-negotiate Indus Treaty with Pakistan in light of climate change: Standing Committee on Water Resources
Why are government schools not the first choice?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the challenges faced by government schools and suggest remedies to them. Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction3 Advantages of government schools:4 Challenges with the Government schools:5 Suggestions to improve government Schools: Synopsis Improving the infrastructure of government schools will make them more attractive. Introduction Recently, The Patna High Court has recently asked… Continue reading Why are government schools not the first choice?
Mediterranean a wildfire hotspot now : EU scientists
Source: Reuters Relevance: Impacts of human-induced climate change Synopsis: Climate change is causing intense heatwaves across the world and contributing to rising cases of wildfires, too. Background The Mediterranean has become a wildfire hotspot, with Turkey hit by its most intense blazes on record and a heatwave producing a high risk of further fires and… Continue reading Mediterranean a wildfire hotspot now : EU scientists
