Source: This post is based on the article “Where liberalism and nationalism are placed in Asia” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. Relevance: This article explains India’s presence in the South China Sea. Synopsis Liberalism and nationalism mean different things to different people, and the two concepts are often considered mutually exclusive. Introduction… Continue reading Where liberalism and nationalism are placed in Asia
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Implications of the rise of Taliban for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE→ Introduction For the first time, the Indian government has publicly acknowledged that the Indian Ambassador met with the head of the Taliban’s political office. The meeting took place at the Embassy of India, Doha, at the request of the Taliban side. The rapid collapse of the Afghan government and the triumphant… Continue reading Implications of the rise of Taliban for India – Explained, pointwise
A Power Cut For India
Source: This post is based on the article “A Power Cut For India” published in The Times of India on 31st August 2021. Relevance: This article explains the link between India’s economic performance and geopolitical developments. Synopsis: The setback in Afghanistan highlights a recent decline in the country’s geopolitical & economic weight. Context India’s external… Continue reading A Power Cut For India
The strategic signal of an Indian presence in the South China Sea
Source: This post is based on the article “The strategic signal of an Indian presence in the South China Sea” published in The Livemint on 31th August 2021. Relevance: This article explains India’s presence in the South China Sea. Synopsis India’s naval manoeuvres in the South China Sea annoy China, but such bold signalling plays… Continue reading The strategic signal of an Indian presence in the South China Sea
[Yojana August Summary] Indian Bureaucracy – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE→ Introduction Bureaucracy is the backbone of the administrative machinery of the country. Indian Bureaucracy forms the permanent executive branch of the government. They have played a crucial role in many national activities such as the conduct of free and fair elections, disaster response, construction and maintenance of critical infrastructures such as… Continue reading [Yojana August Summary] Indian Bureaucracy – Explained, pointwise
What happens to India’s ‘plurilateralism’ after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains India’s International Relations strategy Context In his recent book titled The Indian Way, the Indian Foreign Minister wrote: “It is time for us to engage America, manage China, cultivate Europe, reassure Russia, bring Japan into play, draw neighbors in, extend the neighbourhood and expand traditional constituencies of… Continue reading What happens to India’s ‘plurilateralism’ after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
[Yojana August Summary] Probity in Governance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE ← Introduction Ethics and probity form the cornerstone of the public administration system. In today’s world, governments are playing an active role in the socio-economic development of the country. This makes the role of the government functionaries more challenging, as they are both the facilitators and enforcers of the law and rules. However,… Continue reading [Yojana August Summary] Probity in Governance – Explained, pointwise
Government approves determination of Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by Sugar Mills for sugar season 2021-22
Source: PIB What is the news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved an increased Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane for sugar season 2021-22 (October – September). About the decision The decision will benefit the 5 crore sugarcane farmers as well as the 5 lakh workers employed in the sugar mills… Continue reading Government approves determination of Fair and Remunerative Price of sugarcane payable by Sugar Mills for sugar season 2021-22
CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Supreme Court recently stated that the investigation agencies (CBI, ED) should not keep the “sword hanging” over the accused and there must be time-bound completion of investigations. About the case: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition against the delay by the agencies in prosecuting MPs… Continue reading CBI, ED can’t keep sword hanging over accused: Supreme Court
NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021
Source: PIB About the news: The National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) recently hosted a Meet & Mingle session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management(IRBM): Stakeholder Engagement on the Stockholm World Water Week 2021. About the World Water week: World Water Week is the leading annual global event for concretely addressing the planet’s major water issues. The… Continue reading NMCG hosts Session on ‘Integrated River Basin Management: Stakeholder Engagement’ on Day 2 of Stockholm World Water Week, 2021
