Author: ForumIAS

Is the Indian Economy at an inflexion point?: (Unprecedented economic boom Context: Inflation has come down to its lowest level in several years Introduction: The balance of payments situation is comfortable because stable capital flows are funding the current account deficit. The rupee is strengthening against the dollar despite intervention by the Reserve Bank of… Continue reading Is the Indian Economy at an inflexion point?:

Govt. clears three export infra plans:  (Green signal for three export infra plans) Context: Cargo terminal at Imphal airport, modernization of Karnataka facility for marine exports receive green nod. Introduction: With deficient infrastructure severely hurting the competitiveness of India’s exports, the government-for the first time under a new scheme launched in March to address the… Continue reading Govt. clears three export infra plans:

‘RBI push to resolve Rs. 8 lakh cr. bad loans’: (NPA of Rs 8 lakh crore to end by March 2019) Context: Industry body Assocham said that the Banking Regulation (Amendment ) Ordinance has empowered the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to take up “ bad loans” worth about Rs 8 lakh crore for resolution… Continue reading ‘RBI push to resolve Rs. 8 lakh cr. bad loans’:

A looming threat:India gets hold of a looming disease Context: All children diagnosed with TB must get pediatric fixed-dose combination drugs. A proactive approach to testing helps in early and correct diagnosis of all contacts and in cutting the transmission chain. Stats: About 5,500 of over 76,000 children tested in nine Indian cities have been… Continue reading A looming threat:

The opportunity in Kashmir:  Hurriyat leaders condemns the Amarnath attack Context The new development post the Amarnath attack has been that the separatists of the Hurriyat came out to condemn the killings. The Hurriyat leaders have put their names out publicly for their opposition to the attack on the pilgrims to Amarnath to be known.… Continue reading The opportunity in Kashmir

The past catches up:  SC ridicules Government for arguing against probing order of inquiry Context The Supreme Court has reiterated the principle of accountability as an essential part of the rule of law by ordering an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation into more than 80 cases of suspected extrajudicial killings in Manipur. The… Continue reading The past catches up:

Back to the classroom:  Evidence based Policing(EBP) getting credits Context Exposing police officers to the concept of EBP would make them more professional, something that would certainly enhance the Indian police’s image, which is currently dismal. Status of police People are dissatisfied with the quality of service they are getting from the police. They are… Continue reading Back to the classroom:

SC for conclusive proof in graft case:  SC makes proof of demand necessary to give a verdict on corruption cases Context Mere possession or recovery of currency notes from a public official is not enough to substantiate that someone has taken a bribe, SC said. There has to be conclusive proof that he/she did make… Continue reading SC for conclusive proof in graft case:  

Industrial policy,clusters for manufacturing on anvil: National plan for manufacturing clusters Context: The process for formulation of a new industrial policy has been initiated and consultations are being held with stakeholders. Introduction: The government is preparing a national plan for manufacturing clusters with an aim to bring about convergence in development of industrial areas by… Continue reading Industrial policy,clusters for manufacturing on anvil:

GM mustard policy: SC gives govt. time:  GM mustard policy on hold by Center Context: The government on 17.07.2017 informed the Supreme Court that a policy decision on the commercial release of the Genetically Modified (GM) mustard crop is yet to be finalised. Introduction: On October 17, 2016, the court had extended the stay on… Continue reading GM mustard policy: SC gives govt. time: