Source: Indian Express Relevance: Issues pertaining with reorganisation of operational assets of the three services into four theatre commands. Synopsis: Forming a separate air defence command for the air defence of the entire nation seems an impractical idea considering our resource limitations. Contents1 Background2 Naresh Chandra Committee3 Concerns4 Why, a separate air defence command, is… Continue reading Theatre Commander under Chief of Defence Staff is not a good idea
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What is prepackaged insolvency resolution & how does process work?
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: This article analyses the prepackaged insolvency resolution. Read about – Pre-pack insolvency mechanism Contents1 What is the prepackaged insolvency resolution?2 How does the process work?3 How is it different from the corporate insolvency process?4 Eligibility for a pre-pack option?5 What are the benefits of the prepackaged scheme? What is the prepackaged… Continue reading What is prepackaged insolvency resolution & how does process work?
Beyond corporate deleveraging
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Without higher exports, India would not be able to attain higher sustainable growth in the coming years. Contents1 Deleveraging process in India2 What does this imply?3 Government resources are constrained4 Exports are Key to Sustain Growth Deleveraging process in India Indian companies are reducing debt on their books and increasing their… Continue reading Beyond corporate deleveraging
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana water-share war seems far from over
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Interstate water disputes are a threat to national unity. Therefore, their resolution is of utmost importance. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the notification:4 Timeline of Dispute: Synopsis: The Krishna-Godavari rivers may have their respective management boards now, but the tussle between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over water-sharing seems far from over. Background:… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh and Telangana water-share war seems far from over
Evaluating India’s options in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Future course of action for India vis-a-vis situation in Afghanistan Synopsis: With the West done with Afghanistan, New Delhi needs to adopt a layered approach in finding a political solution. It has to work with Eurasian powers to protect its interests and stabilise Afghanistan. Background The U.S. is retreating from Afghanistan… Continue reading Evaluating India’s options in Afghanistan
Strengthen the Code
Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: The IBC’s results have fallen short of expectations. The procedure must be simplified. Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was established by Parliament five years ago, bringing about a structural change in the framework that regulates India’s corporate insolvency resolution procedure. The IBC establishes a time limit… Continue reading Strengthen the Code
An emigration Bill that does not go far enough
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The emigration bill and other reforms are essential to protect Indian workers abroad. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 How Emigration is governed at present?4 Why does India need the Emigration bill?5 What are the challenges with the emigration bill?6 Suggestions: Synopsis: The new emigration bill is better than the Emigration Act 1983, but more… Continue reading An emigration Bill that does not go far enough
Uttar Pradesh’s draft population bill has an ableism problem
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Synopsis: Apart from UP’s population policy’s coercive approach to population control, it plays into the widely prevalent notion of the disabled as a burden. Introduction: A new draft Bill prepared by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Law Commission seeks to… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh’s draft population bill has an ableism problem
Healthcare privatization has not served India well
Source: live Mint Synopsis: Our failure to invest in public health facilities has resulted in a disproportionately large role for private services in this industry. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the state of India’s healthcare?3 What should be done?4 Conclusion Introduction India opened its markets to private participation 30 years ago. Overall, sectors dominated by private… Continue reading Healthcare privatization has not served India well
A framework for microfinance regulation that would suit India
Source: Live Mint Synopsis: The proposed framework for microfinance regulation by RBI is a great leap forward and reflects bold thinking. Yet, expanding it to cover other elements can usher in responsible retail lending that includes but transcends microfinance. Background The Malegam Committee Report of 2011 helped establish micro- finance as a legitimate asset class,… Continue reading A framework for microfinance regulation that would suit India
