Source: The Hindu Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Synopsis: India’s Policy towards Myanmar should be a balance of India’s interest and India’s norms. Background The recent military coup in Myanmar has once again created uncertainty regarding the future of Myanmar’s democracy. The U. S and the west have reacted strongly. The US threatened Myanmar… Continue reading India’s strategy for Myanmar
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Impacts and importance of GDP revised estimates
Source – The Indian Express Syllabus – GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment. Synopsis – Revised estimates of GDP are released. It would impact the growth prediction and levels of the future National Income. Introduction Last week all major financial publications were released i.e.… Continue reading Impacts and importance of GDP revised estimates
Why RBI kept interest rates Unchanged?
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Synopsis- Monetary Policy Committee [MPC] has kept the benchmark interest rates unchanged. It is proceeding with an accommodative stance of monetary policy. Introduction MPC is keeping the rates unchanged to… Continue reading Why RBI kept interest rates Unchanged?
Concerns regarding DNA Technology (Use and Application) Bill, 2019
Source: Indian Express GS-3: concern associated with technologies. Synopsis: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Bill, 2019 has many concerns over its use when implemented. So, it is necessary to debate the effects before finalizing the Bill. Background The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science, Technology, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change was tasked to review the DNA… Continue reading Concerns regarding DNA Technology (Use and Application) Bill, 2019
Internet shutdowns in India: impacts and way forward
Source: The Hindu Gs2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Synopsis: Frequent internet shutdown by the state has many negative consequences. Governments must find alternatives to balance civil liberties and security. Background: The Temporary Suspension of Telecom Services (Public Emergency or Public Safety)… Continue reading Internet shutdowns in India: impacts and way forward
Gandhian imprint in the farmer’s protest
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 4 – Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and the world. GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System-objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping. Synopsis: The protesting farmers are going through physical and mental suffering in Delhi’s severe winter. But… Continue reading Gandhian imprint in the farmer’s protest
Why India-EU trade pact is still difficult to achieve?
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 2 Synopsis: The EU is in a turbulent situation currently due to COVID-19, Brexit, and international tensions with the US. This has unsettled the EU and worsened internal issues. Introduction India is planning to start negotiations on investment and trade agreements with the European Union (EU). However, these discussions might… Continue reading Why India-EU trade pact is still difficult to achieve?
Bad Banks – pros and cons
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Synopsis: The centre is proposing to set up Bad Banks or Asset Reconstruction Company to acquire bad loans from banks. Introduction There is a persisting issue of bad loans in the Indian banking sector… Continue reading Bad Banks – pros and cons
Sri Lanka has pushed India and Japan out from the Colombo Terminal Project
Synopsis – Sri Lankan government has been forced to revoke a 2019 deal with India and Japan. The deal was to build the East Container Terminal (ECT) at Colombo Port. They cancelled the deal after facing intense resistance from trade unions across the region. Contents0.0.1 Background-0.1 Significance of the ECT Project for India –1 What… Continue reading Sri Lanka has pushed India and Japan out from the Colombo Terminal Project
New Farm Laws and Labour Codes is the way forward
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-3 Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies Synopsis: The agriculture and labour reforms passed recently creates a condition for productivity and enhance growth. This benefits millions of small farmers and unorganised workers. Farm Laws and the changes it brings: … Continue reading New Farm Laws and Labour Codes is the way forward
