Author: ForumIAS

Fall in GDP figures structural, not transient, says SBI report:        Context India’s falling GDP in the first quarter of the current fiscal shows underscores the problem as more structural than momentary Is Goods and Sales Tax the reason for the present fall in GDP? There has been a lot of talks concerning… Continue reading Fall in GDP figures structural, not transient, says SBI report:       

Shifting ties:  Context: PM Modi’s recent visit to Myanmar marked 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Issues:  Shifting India-Myanmar ties  Slow pace of India’s reflexes vis-a-vis China to influence neighbours and safeguard their strategic and economic interests.  Rohingya Issue Shifting India-Myanmar ties  Over the last 25 years, India has shifted its stand… Continue reading Shifting ties: 

The disaster next door:  Context: India’s stand on Rohingya refugees’ issues and its implications. How India’s stance undermines its ties with Bangladesh and its regional leadership? Rohingya refugees from the Rakhine state in Myanmar has put Bangladesh in a difficult situation. Almost 300,000 refugees have taken shelter in squalid, unsanitary camps scattered along Myanmar-Bangladesh border… Continue reading The disaster next door: 

Dhaka plea made MEA shift stand:  Context: Shift in India’s position on the Myanmar issue Introduction: The Government of India has expressed its concerns about the outflow of Rohingya refugees. A series of requests from the Bangladesh government made India to shift its position. What disappointed the Bangladesh government? Bangladesh was disappointed due to the… Continue reading Dhaka plea made MEA shift stand: 

Who wields AI, and how:  Context: The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in uniting the goals of development and public prosperity. What is an Automation? An automation is a product of Artificial Intelligence (AI). It has been recognized as a harbinger of a different era of socio-economic relations. What is the major concern? Surveys indicate… Continue reading Who wields AI, and how: 

Why India needs a bullet train:  Context This visionary Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project (popularly known as the bullet train project) will herald a new era of safety, speed and service and help the Indian Railways craft a pathway to becoming a global leader in scale, technology and skill. Why is this project a… Continue reading Why India needs a bullet train: 

Firm signal on bullet train project: Context Focus of Japanese PM’s visit is likely to be bilateral talks on security and joint inauguration of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail project This will be the fourth annual summit between them. What is the purpose of the visit? The focus of Mr.Abe’s visit is likely to be the… Continue reading Firm signal on bullet train project:

Why no country wants Rohingya, why it’s so difficult to deport them:  Context: The worsening Rohingya crisis in Myanmar Issues: After a terrorist attack by the Rohingya radical groups, in which several members of Myanmar security forces lost their lives, Myanmar has resorted to military operations against the Rohingya in its Rakhine state There has… Continue reading Why no country wants Rohingya, why it’s so difficult to deport them: 

The picture after Doklam:  Context The standoff between India and China in Doklam has been a learning experience for India. Why Doklam episode is so distinct in nature? It was the first time that India deployed troops — even in the hundreds — on the Chinese border after a third party asked for help. Second,… Continue reading The picture after Doklam: 

No plan yet to deport Rohingya: Context States have been asked only to identify ‘illegal’ immigrants so far and act as per procedure What is the united nation’s opinion? United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has asked India to not carry out collective expulsions where they risk torture or other… Continue reading No plan yet to deport Rohingya: