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
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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
Saudi Arabia promises to meet India’s oil needs
Saudi Arabia promises to meet India’s oil needs News Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met chiefs of national and international oil and gas companies and other stakeholders to discuss the challenges posed by volatile oil prices. Important facts: Backdrop: Oil prices have increased in 2018 on expectations that U.S. sanctions on Iran will strain supplies… Continue reading Saudi Arabia promises to meet India’s oil needs
India, France in talks to conduct tri-service exercise
India, France in talks to conduct tri-service exercise News: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her visit to France discuss for a bilateral tri-service military exercise and to operationalise the logistics agreement between two countries. Important facts Bilateral tri-service military exercise between two countries will be India’s third such joint exercise. The first joint tri-service exercise… Continue reading India, France in talks to conduct tri-service exercise
Ancient rocks in India give clues to early life
Ancient rocks in India give clues to early life News Latest research found a steroid compound produced only by sponges in ancient rocks and oils from India, Oman, Siberia, which are among the earliest forms of animal life Important Facts Researchers at the University of California, Riverside in the U.S. tracked molecular signs of animal… Continue reading Ancient rocks in India give clues to early life
Shrinking families helped India grow in 1980s-90s
Shrinking families helped India grow in 1980s-90s News: United nations recently released report regarding the population and fertility rates across the world. Important Facts: About the report: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s released its flagship State of the World Population Report 2017 titled “Worlds Apart: Reproductive Health and Rights in an Age of Inequality”.… Continue reading Shrinking families helped India grow in 1980s-90s
