Synopsis: The declining availability and accessibility of water necessitates strengthening the water management measures. In this regard, the focus should be drawn on Sustainable Agriculture. Background On March 22 (World Water Day), Prime Minister launched the ‘Catch the rain Campaign’ under Jal Shakti Abhiyan. The campaign focuses on robust rainwater conservation including the use of… Continue reading Sustainable Agriculture demands Optimum Water Management
Author: Kunal Khureja
Why India should adopt Net-Zero Emission Target?
Synopsis: India should adopt the net-zero emission target like others. It will lead to simultaneous attainment of net-zero emission and economic growth. Some temporary challenges may arise, but they can be tackled with robust policy measures. Contents1 Background:2 What are Net-zero emissions?3 Why India Need to adopt net-zero emissions?4 How Net-zero emissions can fuel economic… Continue reading Why India should adopt Net-Zero Emission Target?
Discrimination in taxing provident fund (PF)
Synopsis: The Finance Minister has enhanced the Provident Fund(PF) limit up to 5 lakhs from the previously proposed 2.5 lakh. This is a discriminatory proposal for taxing PF and should be reconsidered. Contents1 Background:2 Current Threshold limits for Provident Fund:3 Concerns with such a move4 Way Ahead: Background: The finance bill 2021 was passed with… Continue reading Discrimination in taxing provident fund (PF)
Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Synopsis: Selling of Public assets (Disinvestment) has similar macroeconomic results to fiscal deficit. Both increase wealth inequalities in the society and hence should be avoided. Contents1 Background2 Fiscal Strategy of selling Public Sector Undertakings:3 Relationship between Disinvestment and Fiscal Deficit:4 How does fiscal deficit increase wealth inequality?5 How selling of public assets increases wealth inequality?6… Continue reading Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
Synopsis: NITI Aayog has expressed concerns over the poor water quality in India. This gives a conducive environment for the spread of another pandemic through the water. Thus, it requires an effective mechanism for water conservation. Contents1 Background:2 How the virus spreads through contaminated water?3 Need for water conservation in India4 Is there any clean… Continue reading Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
Declining Autonomy of Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education Synopsis: The recent attempts of intervention in the functioning of IIMs raise concerns with respect to the degree of autonomy enjoyed by them. The powers of government and board of governors to intervene in the institute’s… Continue reading Declining Autonomy of Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Bad Bank for strengthening the banking sector
Synopsis: Indian banks have started to recover post the pandemic phase. Moreover, the banks will strengthen after the creation of a bad bank as promised in the budget. Contents1 Background:2 Budget Announcements:3 Benefits of Bad Bank:4 Way Ahead: Background: During the pandemic, NPA(Non-Performing Assets) was expected to rise. Thus, Indian banks have written off their… Continue reading Bad Bank for strengthening the banking sector
Shortcomings of the ‘In House inquiry Procedure’
Synopsis: The shortcomings of the ‘in house inquiry procedure’ of the Supreme Court has again come to the limelight. This time over the appointment of the future CJI itself. The upcoming CJI is facing serious allegations of misconduct, but there is no clarity of ‘In House inquiry Procedure’ in the concerned matter. Contents1 Background:2 In… Continue reading Shortcomings of the ‘In House inquiry Procedure’
Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Synopsis: The government has approved the policy of lateral entry in civil services. However, it has some flaws over entry requirements, job assignments, number of personnel, and training. This calls for reforming the policy for lateral entrants. Background: The government has often complained about the problems associated with the permanent structure of bureaucracy. Recently, the… Continue reading Flaws in design of lateral entry policy
Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
Synopsis: The world leaders are looking at the U.S-China Alaska meet as a starting point to restore normalcy between the two countries. Moreover, their relationship reached has its lowest level since the Nixon era. It is primarily due to rising assertiveness and mistrust between the countries. Background: Recently, the US held meetings with South Korea… Continue reading Expectations from U.S-China Alaska meet
