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
Author: Kunal Khureja
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
Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests
Synopsis: The February 2021 coup in Myanmar Protests removed the democratically elected government. Since then people have adopted the non-violent approach of Gandhi for pressuring the military junta. Contents1 Background:2 About Non-Violence and its usage:3 Myanmar and tool of Non-Violence:4 Significance of Non-Violent Protests:5 Way Ahead: Background: The democratically elected leaders in Myanmar’s protects were… Continue reading Use of Non Violence in Myanmar Protests
Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Synopsis: India’s Brahmos deal with the Philippines is very important. India’s aspiration to become Atma Nirbhar in defense exports and emerge as a key regional security provider in Indo-Pacific will depend on it. Contents1 Background2 About Brahmos Missile:3 The relevance of Deal for India4 The relevance of Deal for the Philippines5 Geopolitical relevance:6 Challenges in… Continue reading Relevance of India-Philippines Brahmos Deal
Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Synopsis: The Madras High Court quashed a case of aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. The High Court also mentioned the need to amend the POCSO act. Contents1 The case and ruling 2 About the POCSO Act:3 Rationale behind the judgement:4 Way Ahead: The case and… Continue reading Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
