Source: The post is based on an article “India Inc could play a lead role in our economy’s global emergence” published in the Live Mint on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Indian Economy. Issues and Challenges Pertaining to Growth and Development; Industrial Policy Relevance: Role of India Inc. in Indian Economy News: In recent… Continue reading India Inc could play a lead role in our economy’s global emergence
Crafting credible public systems
Source: The post is based on an article “Crafting credible public systems” published in the Business Standard on14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Public Management; News: Recently, the government has approved the New National Education Policy and… Continue reading Crafting credible public systems
In diversity of candidates for UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India
Source: The post is based on an article “UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India” published in the Indian Express on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations Relevance: Soft Power, Importance of Indian Diaspora News: At more than half of the contenders (Nadhim Zahawi, Rishi Sunak and others) racing to become… Continue reading In diversity of candidates for UK’s next PM, a soft power lesson for India
India’s biggest challenge
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s biggest challenge” published in the Business Standard on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS1 – Population and Associated Issues; GS 3 Indian Economy; Inclusive Growth Relevance: Population; Employment; Demographic Dividend News: In the recent past, the population division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs,… Continue reading India’s biggest challenge
India Inc’s missing whistle-blowers
Source: The post is based on an article “India Inc’s missing whistle-blowers” published in the Business Standard on 14th Jul 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Governance Relevance: Whistle Blower Protection News: In the recent past, there have been insider revelations in western corporations like Uber, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google. It raises uncomfortable questions about what… Continue reading India Inc’s missing whistle-blowers
Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?
Source: This post is based on the article “Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity Relevance: Political party symbol disputes and related issues News: Following the split led by Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray’s… Continue reading Explained: As Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde battle over Shiv Sena symbol, how will EC decide?
Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink
Source: This post is based on the article “Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink” published in Livemint on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy Relevance: Monetary policy and related issues News: As crypto can weaken state control of capital flows, India’s policy of global integration must remain adaptable. We should not let… Continue reading Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink
Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer
Source: This post is based on the article “Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer” published in The Indian Express on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Health Relevance: Development of indigenous vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) News: Recently, the Drugs Controller General of India granted market authorisation to the Pune-based Serum… Continue reading Approval for home-grown cervical cancer vaccine could be a game-changer
India-South Korea partnership: Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: India-South Korea partnership. News: The newly elected Korean President has brought about a paradigm shift in South Korean foreign… Continue reading India-South Korea partnership: Scale up the India-South Korea bilateral partnership
[Answered] The scale of municipal finances in India is undoubtedly inadequate. Measures are required to improve the revenue of ULBs for better infrastructure and services. In the light of the statement, highlight the hurdles facing ULBs in resource mobilization.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some hurdles faced by ULBs in resource mobilization. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The 74th Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 mandates the setting up and devolution of powers to urban local bodies (ULBs) as the lowest unit of governance in cities and towns. ULBs’ key revenue sources are taxes, fees, fines and charges,… Continue reading [Answered] The scale of municipal finances in India is undoubtedly inadequate. Measures are required to improve the revenue of ULBs for better infrastructure and services. In the light of the statement, highlight the hurdles facing ULBs in resource mobilization.
