Helping the invisible hands of agriculture News: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has proposed deliberations to discuss the challenges that women farmers face in crop cultivation, animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries. Important Facts: The aim of deliberations is to work towards an action plan using better access to credit, skill development and entrepreneurial… Continue reading Helping the invisible hands of agriculture
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Windmills not so green for wildlife
Windmills not so green for wildlife News: A recent research project found the impact of windmills over the wildlife in forests. Important Facts: A two-year research project by the Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), commissioned by State government agencies, has studied about the danger posed by windmills over wildlife. Impacts of… Continue reading Windmills not so green for wildlife
Developing nations wary of WTO’s reforms proposals
Developing nations wary of WTO’s reforms proposals News WTO in its new report titled “Reinvigorating trade and Inclusive Growth” argued to abandon consensus principle and introducing a case by case approach for plurilateral negotiations. Important analysis: The WTO is planning to change the ‘consensus based multilateral rule making’ for plurilateral negotiations on grounds that… Continue reading Developing nations wary of WTO’s reforms proposals
What is the market instrument at core of IL&FS woes?
What is the market instrument at core of IL&FS woes? News Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are facing capital crunch in the wake of IL&FS defaulting on its commercial papers. Important Facts: What is Commercial Paper? Commercial Paper is an unsecured money market instrument issued in the form of promissory note. CPs are short-term instruments… Continue reading What is the market instrument at core of IL&FS woes?
The imperative of impact assessment
The imperative of impact assessment Article: Writer has talked about the PLIA (Policy and Legislation Impact Assessment) framework in India. Important Analysis: There is a concern over law making process in India because it does not consider unanticipated outcomes and its impact. Law making process in India has been seen criticized because it has a… Continue reading The imperative of impact assessment
India and China should come together in bonding with and development of Africa
India and China should come together in bonding with and development of Africa News: Both China and India should collaborate for development of Africa and for their own benefit. Reasons for collaboration: 2. China announced, in September 2018, a $60 billion package for Africa’s development during Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting, (a triennial assemblage… Continue reading India and China should come together in bonding with and development of Africa
Not just liquidity: on NBFCs crisis
Not just liquidity: on NBFCs crisis News: Non-banking financial companies are stuck in a liquidity crises which has now reached to the tumbling stock prices. Important Facts: About the crises: It started with defaults by Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS), which has been classified as core investment company by RBI. This infrastructure lender… Continue reading Not just liquidity: on NBFCs crisis
GST: FMs’ panel to seek States’ views on calamity cess
GST: FMs’ panel to seek States’ views on calamity cess News: A panel of state finance ministers is being set up to deliberate a ‘disaster cess or tax’ under the goods and services tax (GST) to help states hit by natural calamities. Important Facts: The panel has to examine the issue regarding ‘Modalities for Revenue… Continue reading GST: FMs’ panel to seek States’ views on calamity cess
Castles in the air
Castles in the air News: The article discusses about the concept of ‘Charter Cities” and its implications. Important Facts: About Charter Cities These are characterised as “startup cities” that experiment with reforms by breaking out of the existing state system and build new cities with distinct rules that foster innovation and economic growth. Since the… Continue reading Castles in the air
The Bhutan vote
The Bhutan vote News: The last round of Bhutan general elections are going to be conducted on October 18, 2018. Important Facts: The first round of elections in September 2018 witnessed defeat of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) against the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT). In first round of elections DNT emerged winner followed by… Continue reading The Bhutan vote
