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)
Author: Kunal Khureja
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. Background: During the pandemic, NPA(Non-Performing Assets) was expected to rise. Thus, Indian banks have written off their balance sheets. A write-off is an accounting term through which… 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. Background: The upcoming… 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. Background: The democratically elected leaders in Myanmar’s protects were removed by the military on 1st February 2021 on allegations of election fraud. Subsequently, the military came to… 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. Background In March 2021, India and the Philippines signed the “Implementing Arrangement” for the procurement of defense material and equipment procurement. The… 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. The case and ruling Madras HC was hearing a case of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the POCSO… Continue reading Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Highlights of the Quad Summit
Synopsis: The maiden (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Quad Summit witnessed declaration of a joint statement by four leaders along with a common article in the Washington post. It is a step which is expected to yield positive outcomes in the Asian Geopolitics and the Indo Pacific region. Background: The Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004 triggered cooperation… Continue reading Highlights of the Quad Summit
Flaws in New IT rules 2021
Synopsis: The new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) New IT Rules 2021 suffers from numerous flaws. Due to this, experts have questioned their efficacy and legality. Background: The online streaming industry has grown multifold in recent years and has made a unique space of itself vis-a-vis cinema and television. However, the… Continue reading Flaws in New IT rules 2021
