Author: ForumIAS

Context: Providing food to the poor or targeted groups at subsidized prices is fully WTO compatible Background It was believed that India and other developing countries were likely to exceed or had already exceeded the 10% subsidy threshold in 2013. The G-33 group of developing countries under the leadership of India submitted a proposal in… Continue reading WTO policies and its impact on food security

Context: The exit of Vishal Sikka as the chief of multinational IT giant Infosys brings forth the issue of corporate governance once again Introduction: Recently, SEBI has constituted a committee on corporate governance under the chairmanship of Uday Kotak last month The committee is expected to submit its report within four months. The SEBI’s norms… Continue reading SEBI formed committee on Corporate Governance

Context: The Sahara Group’s case calls for a thorough probe to reveal all its money laundering dimensions. Introduction: It has been about five years since the Supreme Court ordered the Sahara Group, led by Subrata Roy, to refund money that it borrowed investors without sufficient regulatory clearance. The Securities and Exchange Board of India, was… Continue reading Controlling Money Laundering in India