Author: Ram Manohar

Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Discussions and transparency indicate trust in the people by an elected government. However, there is little evidence of that in the framing of the IT guidelines. Background: The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Amendment Bill aimed to regulate the business of lakhs of cable operators, multi-system operators, and broadcasters. The Atal Bihari… Continue reading Framing the legislation, forgetting the transparency

Source: The Hindu Relevance: An aspirant can understand the importance of various policy measures in the time of economic difficulties. Synopsis: The magnitude of contraction in the economy and the policy responses towards it raises the question of growth prospects for the next year. Issues that are threatening the growth prospects of the Indian Economy… Continue reading Growth matters but income levels matter more

Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the reasons behind the success of the cooperative model of the dairy sector Synopsis: Micro-level production, processing and marketing, and change in perception played a critical role in increasing milk production. Contents1 Background2 The first pillar of Success: How it happened3 The second Pillar of Success:4 The third… Continue reading Success of India’s dairy sector is not just thanks to private players

Source: Business Standards Relevance: Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) can increase fuel efficiency and decrease pollution. This concept can be used in answer writing of both topics. Synopsis: Some challenges should be addressed before the adoption of flexible fuel vehicles. Background: The government is considering the use of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) to ensure increased use… Continue reading Govt may issue guidelines for ‘flex-fuel’ vehicles by October

Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the implications of US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Synopsis: Regional powers now have the burden of managing the military vacuum created by the US retreat in Afghanistan. Introduction: The two developments have moved Afghanistan into the court of regional powers. These are: The speedy withdrawal of US troops from… Continue reading Regional powers and the Afghanistan question

Source: Live Mint Relevance: This article highlights the importance of big e-commerce companies for Indian economy. Synopsis: Proponents of ‘capital dumping’ conveniently ignore the role that e-commerce plays in economic growth. Background Currently, foreign e-commerce marketplaces are allegedly indulging in ‘capital dumping’. Such allegations are leveled by some interest groups. However, the allegation will be detrimental… Continue reading Dispelling myths about capital dumping would serve India well

Source: Business Standard Relevance: Insolvency resolution is one of the parameters of promoting ease of doing business in India. Synopsis: Challenges associated with bad loan resolution in India. Background Kingfisher owed around Rs 9,000 crore to the banking system. Recently, the State Bank of India-led consortium received Rs 5,824.5 crore by selling shares of a… Continue reading Banker’s Trust: Has crony capitalism hijacked bad loan resolution?

Source: Live mint Relevance: The article explains the benefits of Bangladesh’s economic growth for India. Synopsis: The rapid Economic growth of Bangladesh has many advantages for India. Background Bangladesh jumped four places to become India’s fifth-largest export destination in the year 2021. While India’s exports to many of its traditional markets shrank because of the… Continue reading Bangladesh boom fuels Indian exports

Source:  The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the challenges in reaping the benefit of demographic dividend. Synopsis: India needs to focus on safeguarding young people’s well-being because India’s welfare is dependent on them. Background: World Population Day is marked on July 11 every year to focus attention on the importance of population-related issues. It was… Continue reading Tapping on the potential of the youth

Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article compares the much talked about Chinese authoritarian model with India’s democratic model of governance. Synopsis: Rather than looking into China’s authoritarian model, it is time to defend the noise of Indian democracy. Background China’s development over the last century has been impressive. Hundreds of millions have been lifted out… Continue reading In defence of India’s noisy democracy