Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights issues in Indian agriculture Synopsis: Reforms in agriculture are needed to extract ourselves out of the risk-laden currents of agriculture. State’s interference in agriculture: Indian agriculture was saved from nationalization due to opposition of Swatantra Party in Parliament against Jawaharlal Nehru’s farm collectivization efforts in the 1950s. However,… Continue reading How to Exit Farming Risk Trap
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Oxygen for fiscal federalism
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article focuses upon the aspects of Fiscal federalism in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Undermining Federalism:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: A special GST rate could be levied by using the power under Article 279A. This would enable the States to raise more resources during the pandemic. Background: India has a federation with a… Continue reading Oxygen for fiscal federalism
Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Central Asia’s role in dealing with the situation in Afghanistan and how India can play its part. Synopsis: In order to emerge as a key player in the post-US Afghanistan, India needs to collaborate actively with Central Asian republics. Contents1 India has been left out2 Why India is not a part… Continue reading Needed, a more unified Asian voice for Afghanistan
India can act as a peace Agent in the Security Council
Source: TOI Relevance: Understanding how India can act as an agent of peace amidst conflict. Synopsis: India’s role as an agent of peace as it undertakes the presidency of the United Nations Security Council. A look at its ongoing efforts and how it plans to take forward its agenda of global peace. Background On January… Continue reading India can act as a peace Agent in the Security Council
Towards a lean tax department
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Filling of vacancies is not necessary always. Technology can ensure that a high operational efficiency is maintained even with a lean workforce. Synopsis: Worries about vacant positions in the Income Tax (IT) department and their impact on tax collection may be misplaced in a world of technological disruptions. Contents1 Background2 Performance… Continue reading Towards a lean tax department
Needed: an anti-trafficking law
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Eliminating Human trafficking altogether is a moral and constitutional responsibility Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 COVID-19 and Trafficking:4 About the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill:5 How essential is the legislation?6 Suggestions to end trafficking in India: Synopsis: Human trafficking is a crime in itself, but it is also the propeller of… Continue reading Needed: an anti-trafficking law
Stimulus ‘inadequate’, 25% of MSME loans may default: Panel
Source: Indian Express Relevance: A legislative group assessed the stimulus package for MSMEs by the Central government. Synopsis: Concerned about the dire state of small businesses, the committee advised that the government announce a “bigger economic package aimed at increasing demand, investment, exports, and job creation to help the economy, particularly MSMEs.” Introduction The stimulus… Continue reading Stimulus ‘inadequate’, 25% of MSME loans may default: Panel
Let’s make room for the river
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Mitigation of flood is an important topic in Disaster Management Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the flood in Europe:3 How Climate change can cause floods?4 The Dutch example:5 Lessons for India from Floods in Europe: Synopsis: The recent floods in Europe are a wake-up call for us to adopt the Dutch mantra, ‘live with… Continue reading Let’s make room for the river
Climate change has raised tricky questions over policy responses
Source: Livemint Relevance: Mitigation of climate change and its effect is an important topic in the Environment. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the G20 environment ministers meet:3 Challenges in mitigating climate change:4 Suggestions to mitigate climate change: Synopsis: The G20 environment ministers can speak of ambitious goals. But to succeed in mitigation measures towards Climate change, the world… Continue reading Climate change has raised tricky questions over policy responses
How the factoring business can help small companies
Source: Livemint Relevance: Factoring will be one of the measures to revive MSMEs. Synopsis: Recently, the Lok Sabha cleared the Factoring Regulation (Amendment) Bill that aims to support this sector. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is factoring business?3 How it is done?4 What does the new Act seek to achieve? Introduction: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) persistently face … Continue reading How the factoring business can help small companies
