Overhaul GDP norms: MPs News 1. Estimate committee of Parliament has said the current manner of measuring GDP needs an overhaul as it gives incomplete estimation of economic activity. Important facts 2. Need for change in GDP: It does not measure the depletion of natural resources. It did not incorporate the economic contributions of women… Continue reading Overhaul GDP norms: MPs
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Head in sand: Rejecting HCI rankings won’t help India
Head in sand: Rejecting HCI rankings won’t help India News: India ranked at 115 out of 157 countries on Human Capital Index (HCI) released by World Bank as part of World Development Report (WDR) 2019. Broader theme of the World Development Report (WDR) this year is “The Changing Nature of Work”. Components of Human Capital… Continue reading Head in sand: Rejecting HCI rankings won’t help India
Shanghai Cooperation Organization meet: No thaw in India-Pak freeze, Sushma Swaraj underlines terror threat
Shanghai Cooperation Organization meet: No thaw in India-Pak freeze, Sushma Swaraj underlines terror threat News: India’s Foreign Minister during Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tajikistan, highlighted Terrorism remains the most overwhelming threat to development and prosperity of the nation. Important Facts: Indian Foreign Minister has refused to communicate with Pakistan during SCO summit in Tajikistan. Pakistan… Continue reading Shanghai Cooperation Organization meet: No thaw in India-Pak freeze, Sushma Swaraj underlines terror threat
By extension: NRC for Tripura
By extension: NRC for Tripura News: Supreme Court to hear petition for National Register of Citizens for Tripura. Important News: Group of activist from Tripura has filed a petition on Supreme Court seeking a process to identify illegal migrants and deport them from the State. Why demand for NRC in Tripura: Due to heavy influx… Continue reading By extension: NRC for Tripura
Explained: Why cyclones hit the east coast in October, and how they are predicted
Explained: Why cyclones hit the east coast in October, and how they are predicted News: The article talks about the hurdles the scientists face in accurately predicting the cyclones along with conditions in Bay of Bengal. Important Facts: 2. Recently cyclone Titli became the third major cyclone to hit the Odisha-Andhra coastal zone in the… Continue reading Explained: Why cyclones hit the east coast in October, and how they are predicted
Resisting resistance: on antibiotic misuse
Resisting resistance: on antibiotic misuse News: 1. The article discusses the need for India to strengthen and implement regulations on antibiotic misuse. Important Facts: Background: In a recent investigation, veterinary drug-maker, Zoetis, was found selling antibiotics as growth promoters to poultry farmers in India. This raised outrage as Zoetis had stopped the practice in the… Continue reading Resisting resistance: on antibiotic misuse
Helping the invisible hands of agriculture
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
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?
