Context: Should RBI increase the interest rate or continue with its accommodative stance? A new model has also been suggested – HANK (Heterogenous Agents New Keynesian). Contents1 Introduction 2 What is HANK? 3 Why should RBI continue with its accommodative stance? 4 Why should RBI discontinue with its accommodative stance? 5 Way forward 6 Terms to know Introduction While the world is still debating whether… Continue reading Save jobs or protect savers? A new monetary policy dilemma
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Exports – India’s window of opportunity
Topic: GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Tags Context: Possibility of a sharp recovery for Indian economy can only be realized through a strong focus on exports. Contents1 Export-led growth of global economies 2 What are some key learnings from Asian experience that we can implement? 3 Why couldn’t India replicate the Asian experience? 4 Conclusion Export-led… Continue reading Exports – India’s window of opportunity
Green Tariff Policy
Synopsis- The green tariff policy will enable DISCOMs to supply clean electricity to consumer. Introduction- India is working on a green tariff policy and soon launches guidelines enabling power distribution companies to supply only clean electricity to customers at a green tariff. Green tariff policy- The Green Tariff Policy will assist DISCOMs in providing electricity generated… Continue reading Green Tariff Policy
Need to rethink discriminatory policy
Synopsis: Recent Assam government proposed to bar people with more than two children from welfare schemes. Similar norms related to contesting local body elections are present in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Odisha and Haryana. How is the policy flawed and discriminatory? Firstly, measures such as the two-child policy discriminate against the poor and the… Continue reading Need to rethink discriminatory policy
Why does China consistently beat India on soft power?
Synopsis: China’s has advantage over India in terms of hard power (economic power + military power) as well as soft power What is soft power? Soft power, a tool of foreign policy, is a mix of cultural, policy and political influences based on power of attraction. It is the ability to persuade others in a peaceful… Continue reading Why does China consistently beat India on soft power?
Infodemic due to Top down Misinformation
Synopsis: Domestic political actors are major source of false or misleading information about the coronavirus which is concerning many Indians. Contents1 What is infodemic, disinformation, misinformation and fake news? 2 What are the major sources of misinformation? 3 Some recent examples of widespread misinformation during pandemic: 4 Why misinformation generating from top is harmful for the society? What is infodemic, disinformation, misinformation and fake news? Misinformation… Continue reading Infodemic due to Top down Misinformation
Countering a political act that has a legal garb
Synopsis: Sedition cases should be charged only when any act either spoken or written creates incitement into violence or social disturbance. Contents1 Background 2 Sedition during British India 3 Sedition in Free India: Kedar Nath Singh case 4 What is the current situation? 5 Way forward Background Recently, Aisha Sultana, a filmmaker from Lakshadweep, booked for the alleged offences of sedition and… Continue reading Countering a political act that has a legal garb
Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Synopsis: Around Eight captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the Manas National Park of Assam. About Pygmy Hog: Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. Habitat: The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India, and possibly southern Bhutan. Features: The pygmy hog is one… Continue reading Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Four theatre commands likely to be raised by year-end
Synopsis: The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has chaired a meeting with the Vice Chiefs of the three Services and representatives of Government to iron out differences on the integrated theatre commands creation. Contents1 What is a theatre command? 2 What is the current situation? 3 What are the four integrated tri-service commands that are being planned? 4 Why is an… Continue reading Four theatre commands likely to be raised by year-end
World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
Contents1 What is the News? 2 About GM Rubber Crop: 3 How was GM Rubber developed? 4 What was the need of GM Rubber? 5 Significance of GM Rubber: What is the News? Rubber Board has planted the world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber at its Sarutari research farm in Guwahati, Assam. About GM Rubber Crop: GM Rubber Crop has been developed at the… Continue reading World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in Assam
