Relevance: Content in this article can be mostly useful in your essay on international relations. Synopsis: Apologies from governments for past mistakes can help individuals reconcile with the past and enhance bilateral relations. Introduction In May, Germany apologised to Namibia for the slaughter of the Herero and Nama people in1904-1908, for the first time calling it a… Continue reading The power of an apology
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Shaping India’s green future
Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Tags: Global warming, pandemic, zero emission, climate change. Relevance: Achieving net zero emissions to achieve carbon neutrality Synopsis: Pandemic and global warming are giving clear warning that India must move to a more sustainable and greener future. Contents1 Background:2 Benefits of net Zero emission approach:3 Challenges in path of carbon neutrality:4… Continue reading Shaping India’s green future
Covid-19 vaccination: Fear, myths & rumours inject vaccine hesitancy
Synopsis – What is the cause of vaccine hesitancy in India and what needs to be done to address this issue. Contents1 Introduction- 2 Causes of vaccine hesitancy 3 What needs to be done to address vaccine hesitancy? 4 Way forward- Introduction- According to community survey across 299 Indian districts, 17-18 % of eligible people are reluctant to take… Continue reading Covid-19 vaccination: Fear, myths & rumours inject vaccine hesitancy
Inadequate planning on PLI Schemes
Synopsis: Production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes are gathering momentum. Introduction 25 companies, including Nokia and Dixon Technologies, have registered for the telecom hardware PLI scheme. It is worth over Rs 12,000 crore. PLI schemes for telecom hardware, steel sector, advanced chemistry cell batteries etc. Have been notified. However, sufficient thought or a strategic planning is missing in… Continue reading Inadequate planning on PLI Schemes
Let’s step back from the NPA Scare
Synopsis: Lenders must be less afraid of regulators and agencies so that they can aggressively restructure debts. Introduction In India, there is a “NPA Scare”: An inflated fear of NPAs and lender losses. Failure of a business and credit losses are unavoidable in lending. We will hinder economic growth if we avoid all NPAs or demonise… Continue reading Let’s step back from the NPA Scare
India’s debt-to-GDP ratio at a 14-year high
Relevance: Present situation of India’s economy, dealing with a high debt burden and an increased Fiscal Deficit. Synopsis: High Fiscal Deficit, a very high Debt-to-GDP ratio and a high amount of external debt have raised concerns over debt sustainability. Few concerns and possible solutions. Contents1 Rise in Fiscal Deficit & Debt-to-GDP ratio 2 Why Fiscal Deficit… Continue reading India’s debt-to-GDP ratio at a 14-year high
Police reforms are not enough
Synopsis: Police reforms are much needed in India. In this respect, India can learn a lot from the George Floyd trial. Killing of George Floyd was in news a few months back. In USA it sparked mass protests culminating in the conviction of the police officer involved in the case. Why an erosion of public trust in the police… Continue reading Police reforms are not enough
Pakistan on FATF grey list- What does it mean for India?
Synopsis: Pakistan’s has been retained on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Pakistan will stay on FATF grey list for now. Pakistan missed the mark by one crucial action point out of 27 – being judged deficient in prosecuting the senior leadership of UN-proscribed terror groups. Read more – Pakistan to remain on FATF greylist -ForumIAS Blog FATF and Pakistan Many in the Pakistan are… Continue reading Pakistan on FATF grey list- What does it mean for India?
On the margins with full equality still out of reach
Relevance: The LGBTQ+ community is one of the most vulnerable sections in India and mainstreaming them is a great challenge. Synopsis: The global LGBTQ+ community marched ahead after the 1970s. But in India, it was not the case. Despite the Constitution focus on liberation, the marginalised segments such as LGBTQ+ did not receive enough attention so far. Contents1 What is… Continue reading On the margins with full equality still out of reach
How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
Relevance: Proclamation of National Emergency is a test to India’s democracy, in that India passed with distinction. Context: It has now been 46 years since the beginning of National Emergency. India overcame the National emergnecy by strengthening the ideals and aspiration of Constitution makers. Contents1 About the proclamation of National Emergency in 1975: 2 What triggered the National Emergency in 1975? 3 What are the significant events that occurred during the… Continue reading How the Constitution was subverted during Emergency
