News: Recently, the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi programme to build civil service capacity received a $47 million boost from the World Bank. History of Training programmes for capacity building of the Civil Servants? At Senior Level Before 1985: Higher civil servants received two-year induction training. It was done to equip IAS officers to be… Continue reading OP Agarwal, Nitya Kaushik write: Training Karmayogis at all levels is a must for inclusive development
Author: Luv Sharma
Towards a single low tax regime
News: The Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime which reduced big barriers to free trade and economic growth in India is back in the news due to various reasons, including demand for low-tax regime. Why should India move towards a low tax regime? The late Finance Minister of India, Arun Jaitley had announced that the… Continue reading Towards a single low tax regime
The role of caste in economic transformation
News: Recently, India witnessed agitations against farm laws, agitation for reservation by agriculture castes, and is witnessing an ongoing protest against the Agnipath programme, at present. What are the reasons for such protest? They are all arguably an outcome simmering discontent due to jobless economic growth for at least two decades, coupled with rising poverty… Continue reading The role of caste in economic transformation
Crypto came tumbling after
News: Crypto market is witnessing a crash right now. But, Crypto assets like Bitcoin have been subject to wide fluctuations in their prices since their inception. The current downturn is not the first of its kind. As crypto assets are digital assets, the rate of return is sensitive to changes in the global liquidity condition.… Continue reading Crypto came tumbling after
Heal the nation before healing the rest of the world
News: News: The Centre is developing an exhaustive online repository of all categories of health-care professionals in the country, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and the “Heal by India” initiative About the move An online health-care professional repository will aid foreign stakeholders in finding their right choices. What are the reasons for such a… Continue reading Heal the nation before healing the rest of the world
What makes an area urban?
Context: Urban areas in India need to be clearly defined by the policymakers. What are the factors to determine whether an area is urban or not? An urban area is a function of various factors, like – a) population size, b) land surface, c) primary occupation, d) the level of development Why defining urban areas… Continue reading What makes an area urban?
Understanding bird strikes and aviation safety
News: Recently, two aircraft in India suffered bird hits. Damage to the engine was reported. India’s civil aviation regulatory body, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has ordered an inquiry. Further, in a directive to all airport operators, it has asked all airports to review their wildlife hazard management plans for within and outside… Continue reading Understanding bird strikes and aviation safety
At the centre of job creation
Context: The government should re-establish its role as the principal employment generator. Moreover, with its announcement that 10 lakh government jobs will be provided over the next 18 months on a “mission mode”, the govt has sent the following message: – the creation of employment is indeed a problem and can no longer be hidden… Continue reading At the centre of job creation
Madan Sabnavis writes: The jobs puzzle
Context: While the government’s intent to add over a million jobs in the next 18 months is laudable, the task is audacious and challenging from both an administrative and financial point of view. Important reports regarding employment Three reports have appeared recently on the issue of jobs. The first pertains to start-ups that have begun… Continue reading Madan Sabnavis writes: The jobs puzzle
Flaming question: Why is it so easy to burn trains? Because effective RPF, local police coordination is missing
News: Over 500 trains were cancelled recently following protests against Agnipath scheme. The cancellation follows instances of arson and wilful destruction of railway property. Yet again, Indian Railways (IR) has been made collateral damage. Cancellations not only directly inconvenience millions but undermine the economy, as railway rakes transport 3.3 million tons of freight daily, mainly… Continue reading Flaming question: Why is it so easy to burn trains? Because effective RPF, local police coordination is missing
