What is the News? The Prime Minister write up on four reforms brought, as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package in May 2020 have improved the ease of living for the public, particularly the poor, the vulnerable and the middle class. Background: In May 2020, the Centre had announced to increase borrowing limits of states from 3% to 5% of their… Continue reading Centre, states came together to roll out public friendly reforms, says PM
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What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
What is the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a petition by two advocates seeking compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of those who have died of Covid-19 or related complications. Provisions for Compensation for Death: The Centre has declared Covid-19 as a notified disaster under the Disaster Management Act. Section 12(iii) of… Continue reading What the law says on compensation for Covid deaths
We need a state agency to spur breakthrough research
Context: Quick development of COVID vaccines was possible due to mRNA technology and this critical technology could only be developed due to funding given by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). We need such agencies all around the world. Rapid development of vaccines Within 48 hours of the genetic sequence of the covid virus being… Continue reading We need a state agency to spur breakthrough research
The farmers’ protest began a year ago. How has it lasted this long?
Topic: Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints Context: The farmer protest movement against three Acts passed by the Parliament has sustained itself for more than six months. Article discusses the plausible reasons behind it. Why has the farmer protest movement lasted this long? Support from the hegemonic agrarian class of Punjab: This… Continue reading The farmers’ protest began a year ago. How has it lasted this long?
Save jobs or protect savers? A new monetary policy dilemma
Context: Should RBI increase the interest rate or continue with its accommodative stance? A new model has also been suggested – HANK (Heterogenous Agents New Keynesian). Contents1 Introduction 2 What is HANK? 3 Why should RBI continue with its accommodative stance? 4 Why should RBI discontinue with its accommodative stance? 5 Way forward 6 Terms to know Introduction While the world is still debating whether… Continue reading Save jobs or protect savers? A new monetary policy dilemma
Exports – India’s window of opportunity
Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Tags Context: Possibility of a sharp recovery for Indian economy can only be realized through a strong focus on exports. Contents1 Export-led growth of global economies 2 What are some key learnings from Asian experience that we can implement? 3 Why couldn’t India replicate the Asian experience? 4 Conclusion Export-led… Continue reading Exports – India’s window of opportunity
Green Tariff Policy
Synopsis- The green tariff policy will enable DISCOMs to supply clean electricity to consumer. Introduction- India is working on a green tariff policy and soon launches guidelines enabling power distribution companies to supply only clean electricity to customers at a green tariff. Green tariff policy- The Green Tariff Policy will assist DISCOMs in providing electricity generated… Continue reading Green Tariff Policy
Need to rethink discriminatory policy
Synopsis: Recent Assam government proposed to bar people with more than two children from welfare schemes. Similar norms related to contesting local body elections are present in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha and Haryana. How is the policy flawed and discriminatory? Firstly, measures such as the two-child policy discriminate against the poor and the… Continue reading Need to rethink discriminatory policy
Why does China consistently beat India on soft power?
Synopsis: China’s has advantage over India in terms of hard power (economic power + military power) as well as soft power What is soft power? Soft power, a tool of foreign policy, is a mix of cultural, policy and political influences based on power of attraction. It is the ability to persuade others in a peaceful… Continue reading Why does China consistently beat India on soft power?
Infodemic due to Top down Misinformation
Synopsis: Domestic political actors are major source of false or misleading information about the coronavirus which is concerning many Indians. Contents1 What is infodemic, disinformation, misinformation and fake news? 2 What are the major sources of misinformation? 3 Some recent examples of widespread misinformation during pandemic: 4 Why misinformation generating from top is harmful for the society? What is infodemic, disinformation, misinformation and fake news? Misinformation… Continue reading Infodemic due to Top down Misinformation
