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India’s potential for leading global growth: (Live Mint, Editorial) (India’s dominance over the coming decades) Context: India took over from its neighbour as the “economic pole of global growth” over the past few years and will remain so at least through the decade to 2050. Introduction: India fell behind China in the last quarter of… Continue reading India’s potential for leading global growth:

China’s road in Doka La is headed for Thimphu:  (India – China historical complications) Context China upset with India and keeping an eye on Bhutan. Chronological events To understand the India-Bhutan-China tri-junction dispute, one needs to be acquainted with the historical facts. The Anglo-Chinese convention of 1890 poses that Sikkim-Tibet boundary “line commences at Mount… Continue reading China’s road in Doka La is headed for Thimphu: 

Bring the House up to date:  Finding a balance between parliamentary privileges and fundamental rights Context In Indian parliamentary democracy, Parliament enjoys almost supreme powers where legislators face no peril from the government. As matter of fact, such privileges have become an instrument in the hands of the ruling party. Karnataka Assembly case Karnataka assembly… Continue reading Bring the House up to date: 

Prelims Related News Earth facing sixth mass extinction: Earth’s sixth mass extinction at verge Context More than 30% of animals with a backbone fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals are declining in both range and population Biological annihilation occurring globally Scientists cautioned about the sixth mass extinction of life on earth getting unfolded than it… Continue reading Prelims Related News

Getting GST right: A petition to get sanitary napkins free from GST bracket Context Online petition on March 8, requesting the Union Finance Minister to make eco-friendly sanitary pads tax-free and reduce the tax bracket of other napkins from 12-14% to 5% gets people attention. The appeal The petition found more than three lakh people… Continue reading Getting GST right:

‘India-China relations a factor of stability amid global uncertainty’ ‘The only way to deal with the Chinese is directly’ (Both Covered) Change in status quo: India – China Context Despite both the leaders meeting each other twice since Chinese demolished Indian bunkers in the Doklam plateau, the situation doesn’t seem to unwind. Historical peace In 1980s,… Continue reading ‘India-China relations a factor of stability amid global uncertainty’ ‘The only way to deal with the Chinese is directly’

Monsoon to cover entire country this week:  Country to stay under monsoon for long Context: Monsoon rains are expected to cover the whole country in the next week and are likely to strengthen over central India. The concern: Normally, the monsoon enters into a ‘break,’ or a prolonged interval of around a week in the… Continue reading Monsoon to cover entire country this week: 

Prelims Related News 6,000 sq.km Antarctic iceberg splits: (Giant Ice break in Antarctica) Context: One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded has just broken away from Antarctica. An U.S. satellite observed the berg on 12th July, 2017, while passing over a region known as the Larsen C Ice Shelf. What is it? The new Larsen… Continue reading Prelims Related News

Too early to settle the Aryan migration debate?:  Context: With genetic data currently available, it is difficult to deduce the direction of Aryan migration either into India or out of India during 3200 BC. Introduction: Scientists are converging the Aryan migration to the Subcontinent around 2000-1500 BC. Anyone who understands the complexity of Indian population… Continue reading Too early to settle the Aryan migration debate?: 

Nod for Bangladesh JIN pact:  Context: The Cabinet gave its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes (JIN) on the agreement between India and Bangladesh for promotion and protection of investments. Introduction: The meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved key trade, commerce, health and foreign cooperation proposals. The meeting also gave approval for signing… Continue reading Nod for Bangladesh JIN pact: