.News: At present, China’s economy is growing significantly slower than other emerging markets for the first time in three decades. But the present rapid slowdown in China does not impact the world economy like it used to be. This is against the popular saying that as China goes, so goes the global economy. China accounted… Continue reading Challenges associated with China’s economy: Dragon Stumbling, World Ok
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India-Afghanistan relations: India sending medical aid to Afghanistan is a sign of thaw in bilateral relations
News: Recently, India decided to send a consignment of medicines to Afghanistan. The medicines were sent on a return flight of a plane that brought evacuees to India last week. This along with previous initiatives are aimed to improve India-Afghan ties. Read more: Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration About Afghanistan… Continue reading India-Afghanistan relations: India sending medical aid to Afghanistan is a sign of thaw in bilateral relations
Recent Developments in India-Bangladesh Relations – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On 16th Dec, India and Bangladesh will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the surrender of the Pakistan Army to the Indian Army at Dhaka in 1971. In the past 50 years, India-Bangladesh relations have seen several ups and downs. India played a great role in the emergence of an independent… Continue reading Recent Developments in India-Bangladesh Relations – Explained, pointwise
Before criticising AFSPA, a full probe is necessary
News: Recently, the army operation resulted in the tragic death of 14 civilians in Nagaland, due to mistaken identity as insurgents. The incident occurred in a district inhabited by the Konyak tribe, who have generally been supportive of the government. Must read: Nagaland killings should prompt a broad rethink What was the response to the incident?… Continue reading Before criticising AFSPA, a full probe is necessary
[Yojana December Summary] Capacity Building of PSUs – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Capacity Building of PSUs (‘Public Sector Undertaking’) is an area that is gaining importance, particularly due to rapid advancements in technology and ‘other’ operational methodologies. The net profit of CPSUs was 93,294 crore rupees in 2019-2020. They also make a substantial contribution to the growth of the Indian Economy and… Continue reading [Yojana December Summary] Capacity Building of PSUs – Explained, pointwise
About the foreign aids: Imagine: The common good
News: In recent years, Canada, Australia, and the UK have merged their independent aid ministries with their foreign ministries. Germany and other countries are also considering such a merger. What are the reasons behind the merger? 1. Increase efficiency of aids, 2. Enhance cross-government coherence, 3. Aid will serve the national interest. For instance, countries… Continue reading About the foreign aids: Imagine: The common good
How waterways can help improve competitiveness
News: Despite being cost-effective and environment-friendly, domestic waterways play a limited role in hinterland connectivity. About inland waterways in India India has an extensive network of inland waterways, but they are highly underutilized for freight transport. The development of inland waterways has been effective in increasing the movement of cargo by about 13% in 2020-21, compared… Continue reading How waterways can help improve competitiveness
India-Germany relations: After 16 years
News: Recently, Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as chancellor of Germany, ending the 16-year tenure of Angela Merkel. About Germany’s political system The political system of Germany is known for its continuity. The post-War German republic has had just nine chancellors, including Mr Scholz. For the past 40 years, just three individuals have occupied… Continue reading India-Germany relations: After 16 years
India-Russia Relations: Russia, a legacy relationship with limitations
News: Recently, 21st India – Russia Annual summit took place. The summit highlighted the “all-weather” partnership between India and Russia. Must read: Recent developments in India-Russia Relations – Explained, pointwise What are the challenges associated with India-Russia relations? 1. There is little organic, people-to-people content to the relationship, 2. India-Russia bilateral trade is around U.S.$10 billion,… Continue reading India-Russia Relations: Russia, a legacy relationship with limitations
Don’t ignore context of NFHS data
News: The NFHS data evolved much from the Demographic and Health Survey and became a well-structured one. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise What are the challenges associated with NFHS? Read here: The nine lives of India’s National Family Health Survey Why the challenges against NFHS are wrong? According to the author,… Continue reading Don’t ignore context of NFHS data
