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Urban planning

Context- A radical shift is needed in our approach towards disaster mitigation and management. Government can handle cyclones better by investing in town planning and infrastructure. What are the reasons of no major casualty or lesser destruction by cyclone Nivar? Cyclone Nivar- It is the fourth cyclone that has taken shape in the North Indian Ocean region this year.… Continue reading Urban planning

Permitting industrial houses to own banks

Context: Permitting industrial houses to own banks could undermine economic growth and democracy. Background Recently, an internal working group of the RBI has made a far-reaching recommendation to permit industrial houses to own and control banks. According to the report, the reason for permitting industrial houses to own and control banks is that industry-owned banks would… Continue reading Permitting industrial houses to own banks

Ayush and Ayurveda

Context: Recently, the Indian Medical systems of Ayurveda, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Unani Medicine have identified surgical procedures that can be performed by postgraduate Ayurvedic doctors in Shalya (surgery). What is the history of Ayurveda and Allopathic practices in India? After Independence: The Indian state was faced with the difficult task of accommodating both the ascendant modern… Continue reading Ayush and Ayurveda

India – US future cooperation relations

Context: The future looks bright for U.S.-India trade, but it may not be any easier. More on news: Constructive stance: There will be a more constructive stance on multilateral issues in the World Trade Organization (WTO). In bilateral trade policies: The Biden administration is likely to emphasise enforcement, and that will not differ so much. It is… Continue reading India – US future cooperation relations

Pardoning power of president in india

Context: Recently, US President Donald Trump exercised his powers under the Constitution to pardon Michael Flynn, his former National Security Advisor What is the extent of the US President’s power to pardon? Constitutional right: The President of the US has the constitutional right to pardon or commute sentences related to federal crimes. No restriction: The US Supreme Court… Continue reading Pardoning power of president in india

Farm Bills and MSP

Source: Indian Express   Context: The recently enacted farm bills have triggered debate on the desirability of the MSP regime. More in news: The period from 2004 to 2012 was the period of high commodity prices, high government procurement and rapid reduction in rural poverty. This shows a causal link between the high prices and… Continue reading Farm Bills and MSP

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 27th November 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Policing faith Anti-conversion laws that bar intermarriages will lead to the path of social regression The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic –  Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India GS Paper 2 President’s powers to… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 27th November 2020

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