Context: The Karnataka’s cow protection bill, like similar laws in other states affects rural economy. Background Recently, Karnataka state’s Vidhan Sabha passed the contentious cattle protection bill that had been passed by the state assembly 10 years ago which could not enter the statute book because the governor refused assent. What are the issues involved?… Continue reading Karnataka’s cow protection bill
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Government policies – harder to implement
Context- The government’s dismissal of the concerns of farmers and workers with bold reforms is not only bad for democracy, it reduces quality of policies and also makes them harder to implement. What is the core problem in agriculture sector in India? Largest source of livelihood – there are too many people employed in agriculture.… Continue reading Government policies – harder to implement
Iran Nuclear Deal
Context: How the Iran Nuclear deal has shaped till now. How, the Iran nuclear deal was approached differently under different US presidents? Approach Under Obama Administration: The Obama Administration Washington saw Iran’s nuclear programme, which was at an advanced stage in 2015, as a national security problem and tackled it via diplomacy. Obama by agreeing… Continue reading Iran Nuclear Deal
Emissions Gap Report 2020
News: United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released the Emissions Gap Report,2020. Facts: Emissions gap report: The report assesses the gap between anticipated emissions and levels consistent with the Paris Agreement goals of limiting global warming this century to well below 2°C and pursuing 1.5°C. Key Takeaways: Temperature Rise: World is still heading for a temperature… Continue reading Emissions Gap Report 2020
Overestimate GDP growth data
Context- The higher GDP growth rate of the economy actually masks the decline in the unorganized sector. What in the news- The second quarter GDP contracted at a slower pace of 7.5 per cent compared to a massive 23.9 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal. The economy’s performance between July and… Continue reading Overestimate GDP growth data
Challenges threatening India’s democracy
Context – With various issues arising, there is an opinion that democracy takes a hit and policymakers must take note of the drift. What are the areas of concern for India? Recession – The Indian economy is in recession and is among the worst-performing among major nations Cybersecurity attack– India ranked second only to the US… Continue reading Challenges threatening India’s democracy
Nutritional Security
Context: The single greatest threat that blocks the promise of India at a foundational level is malnutrition. What are the different effects of malnutrition on people? Effect of malnutrition: Malnourished children tend to fall short of their real potential physically as well as mentally. That is because malnutrition leaves their bodies weaker and more susceptible… Continue reading Nutritional Security
Smart Anganwadi system
Context: Infrastructure development and capacity building of the anganwadi remains the key to improving the programme, the standards of all its services need to be up-scaled. In what areas the ICDS programme lagging? Community development: The country has 13.77 lakh AWCs. These centres have undoubtedly expanded their reach, but they need to play a much… Continue reading Smart Anganwadi system
AI moment in India
Context: The importance of AI economy to India What is the significance of AI economy to India? Data and AI services are expected to help boost India’s economic growth in a big way. For example, according to NASSCOM, data and AI will contribute $450 billion-$500 billion to India’s GDP by 2025, which is around 10%… Continue reading AI moment in India
The state of farmers
Context: While the farmers demand a repeal of the three new farm laws, the government insists the reforms are “farmer-friendly”. What is the aim and impact of the new farm laws? Aim of farm laws: The farm laws seek to introduce the neoliberal notion of “choice” into the production and sale of agricultural produce through… Continue reading The state of farmers
