Author: ForumIAS

There is a Rohingya in all of us: Context    The Centre refused to revise its stance on deporting Rohingya immigrants from India. What is the present-day situation? Rohingya are being forced to flee the violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. The Minister of State for Home Affairs informed Parliament that 40,000 Rohingya are yet to… Continue reading There is a Rohingya in all of us: 

Back on track: Context India and China have put up a united front in the BRICS summit. Both have proposed a revival of the Panchsheel principles of peaceful cooperation. What is the significance of the BRICS meet for India and China? India and China have signaled that they are trying to put the bitterness of… Continue reading Back on track: 

Modi’s 10 ‘noble commitments’ for BRICS: Context PM Modi suggested 10 commitments to be made by BRICS member countries:- What are those 10 commitments? Creating a safer world by organised and coordinated action on at least three issues: counter-terrorism, cyber security and disaster management. Creating a greener world by taking concerted action on countering climate… Continue reading Modi’s 10 ‘noble commitments’ for BRICS: 

In Constitution, a range of ‘special provisions’ for states other than Jammu & Kashmir, too: 06-09-2017 In Constitution, a range of ‘special provisions’ for states other than J&K too. Context Article 370 that grants special autonomous status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has always been debated. However, Jammu & Kashmir is not… Continue reading In Constitution, a range of ‘special provisions’ for states other than Jammu & Kashmir, too: 

Modi-Xi meet flags ‘forward looking’ ties, border peace: CONTEXT Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping had a one on one meeting during the BRICS 2017 summit in Xiamen, China. This happened in the backdrop of the recently resolved Doklam standoff in the Sikkim sector. NEED TO AVOID SITUATIONS LIKE THE RECENT STANDOFF The… Continue reading Modi-Xi meet flags ‘forward looking’ ties, border peace: 

The promise of fiscal money : Context The authority and responsibility of drafting and implementing monetary policies lies solely in the hands of the Central Banks. Thus, there exists independence of central banks from elected governments. But the concern is – it actually possible for central bank to be independent of the government? What is… Continue reading The promise of fiscal money :

The slow GDP growth in the first quarter is a warning signal : Context The recently released data for the first quarter of 2017-18, showing GVA (gross value added) growth at only 5.6%, should be seen as a warning signal. What is most disturbing about this slow growth? It is the industrial growth (which includes… Continue reading The slow GDP growth in the first quarter is a warning signal :

Welcome Support for the New Bankruptcy Law: Context In a powerful statement, the Supreme Court has instructed all lower courts to take into account the fact that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 constitutes a paradigm shift. Introduction The recent court ruling in the case between ICICI Bank and Innoventive Industries has come at a… Continue reading Welcome Support for the New Bankruptcy Law: 

Centre Set Up Panel to Suggest on New Jobs : Context The government has constituted a new task force led by NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar to recommend measures to increase employment by promoting labour-intensive exports. What is the reason for setting up a new panel? Following are the reasons: While the Indian workforce has… Continue reading Centre Set Up Panel to Suggest on New Jobs :

District Wise Plan to Help Boost Manufacturing: Context ‘Make In India’ scheme would be re-evaluated. What are the priorities? Following are the priorities: Firming up a district-wise industrial investment plan to help boost the share of manufacturing in the country’s GDP. Improving India’s economic diplomacy to spur exports and investments. Addressing challenges being faced by… Continue reading District Wise Plan to Help Boost Manufacturing: