Category: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL & SOCIAL

Context The dire need to bring management in Indian Railway system. The new CAG reports smashes the catering service and services to passengers of Indian Railways. Why railway is preferred? Among the most affordable transport systems in the world, India’s railway network carries millions of people every day, the remotest destinations. Significance of Indian Railways Railways… Continue reading Indian Railway needs an update

Context: India is in such a pathetic state that urban local governments have to rely on state governments to fund even basic operational expenditure. Introduction: About 814 million people are expected to live in the cities of India by 2050. Just in terms of scale, the task of effectively managing cities in India will potentially… Continue reading Plight of Urban Local Government of India

Context: Political broker operate in the informal space between the state and the citizen. Recent analysis points out that they can make a strong positive impact on the developmental challenges of the slums. Introduction: In the last few decades, Dont’a Hightower Jersey India has seen an increasing number of people migrating from rural areas to… Continue reading Indian Slums: An alarming concern

Context: Government procurement at the minimum support prices is supposed to protect the farmers. But it mainly benefits the large traders. Introduction: The rising frequency of farmer’s agitations in different parts of the country like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and elsewhere and the high incidence of farmer’s suicides are symptoms of deep malaise in… Continue reading Challenge for small scale farmers

Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi succeeded in making President Donald Trump recognize the contributions of Indian skilled professionals to the American economy. The discussion on H-1B Modi had an extensive discussion with President Trump on the spirit behind the visa. President Trump applauded the entrepreneurship and innovation of Indians and Indian-Americans that have directly benefited… Continue reading Trump recognizes Indian contribution to American Economy

Context The India-Japan Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy entered into force on July 20, 2017 with the exchange of diplomatic notes between Dr. S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary and H.E. Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India. The agreement Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar exchanged the diplomatic notes with the Japanese… Continue reading India- Japan on Nuclear Energy Cooperation

Context: In a significant move which could facilitate infrastructure projects within prohibited areas around protected monuments, the government on 18th July, 2017, introduced a bill in Lok Sabha seeking to allow the Centre to take up projects in such zones. Introduction: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the… Continue reading Conservation or destruction?

Context The universal social security will cover loss of income; death and disability; illness and medical bills; and unemployment benefits for all. The scheme The Union government plans to introduce a universal social security network for workers in both the informal and formal sectors. The scheme will be rolled out in a phased manner. The… Continue reading Universal Social Security to get implemented

Context Right to privacy is not absolute and cannot prevent the state from making laws imposing reasonable restrictions on citizens, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday. The court’s decision The court said ‘right to privacy’ is in fact too ‘amorphous’ a term. To recognize privacy as a definite right, it has to first define it.… Continue reading The debate on Right to Privacy

Context: The U.S administration will target Iran through sanctions and will eventually try to undermine the nuclear deal in the long term. U.S. sanctions against Iran US sanctions against Iran refer to economic, trade, scientific and military sanctions against Iran, which have been imposed by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control, or by the… Continue reading U.S sanctions against Iran