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International institutions
Out of UNESCO: (The Hindu, Editorial)
The U.S.’s exit should not be seen as a point of no return.
Government Policies
Need to implement progressive laws: (The Hindu)
Whistleblowers’ Protection Act, the Lokpal Act and the Lokayukta Act would strengthen governance systems further.
India and neighbors
‘Free movement’ along Myanmar border: (The Hindu)
The Centre is putting in measures to facilitate free movement of Indian and Myanmarese citizens within 16 km along the Myanmar border.
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Indian Economy. Planning, Growth and Employment
Avoid the adventurous path: (The Hindu, Editorial)
Any aggressive attempt to widen the fiscal deficit will land India’s economy in problems.
Universal Basic Income is not feasible for India: (Live Mint, Editorial)
Instead of a Universal Basic Income, what India needs is rationalization of subsidies, better targeting, and operational efficiency.
NITI’s Kumar bats for fiscal stimulus: (The Hindu)
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar has pitched for fiscal stimulus to boost growth, with a rider that additional expenditure should be used only for increasing productivity and capital expenditure.
Security
New frontiers: (Indian Express, Editorial)
Creation of space, cyber and special operations commands is a good beginning. They need to be nurtured.
Science and Tech
Boosting horticulture through remote sensing: (The Hindu)
Novel project to be ready by March 2018.
Prelims Related News
With stealth ship, India in elite group:
Nation is marching towards indigenisation.
Observations confirm neutron star merger:
Indian scientists play a significant role in source modelling.
