What is the News? The government of India has launched the country’s biggest-ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz. What is Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz? Organized by: MyGov, a citizen engagement platform launched by the Government of India in 2014. Purpose: It is a quiz series that aims to sensitize the participants about the various… Continue reading Government launches country’s biggest ever Quiz Contest Sabka Vikas Mahaquiz
Is the Reserve Bank doing enough to rein in inflation?
News: Recently, the central bank’s monetary policy committee had decided to hold benchmark interest rates (remain accommodative). However, it has declared to withdraw the accommodative monetary policy measure to ensure that inflation remains within the RBI’s target limit. In the last two years, there has been high inflation and real growth has also been zero.… Continue reading Is the Reserve Bank doing enough to rein in inflation?
India needs an economic reboot for rapid employment-heavy growth
News: Recently, the 62nd annual conference of the Indian Society of Labour Economics was concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee. In this conference, various useful papers were presented related to the Indian Economy. Why a major structural transformation is necessary for high long-term growth? India is facing severe unemployment. There were 28 million… Continue reading India needs an economic reboot for rapid employment-heavy growth
Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy
Source: The post is based on an article “Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy” published in The Indian Express on 15th Apr 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Design and implementation of policies and programmes; and Governance Relevance: Public Data News: The Economic Survey focused on improving the quality and quantity of data, so… Continue reading Data divide between state, citizens is bad for democracy
Hate speech is violent in itself and must be called out
News: Recently, the chief priest of an ashram in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district publicly threatened sexual violence against Muslim women. It implies that the Hate speech has become a frequent phenomenon in public sphere of India. Contents1 Why hate speech is a big issue? 2 Hate Speech laws in India 3 What have been issues in combating… Continue reading Hate speech is violent in itself and must be called out
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #19 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Teaching, Travelling Hobbies
Date of Interview: April 6th,2022 Board: R.N. Chaubey Sir Optional: Sociology Background: Commerce Work exp: Audit Hobbies: Teaching, Travelling To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman What did you have in breakfast? How did you come here? Tell us about yourself. Role of Chartered Accounts is in news. A new bill is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #19 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Teaching, Travelling Hobbies
Is Hindi or English beneficial as the link language?
News: Recently, the Union Home minister said that the citizens of States should communicate with each other in the “language of India”. They should choose Hindi as an alternative to English. This has sparked criticism from the opposition and various sections of Indian society. What are the arguments against use of Hindi as a communication… Continue reading Is Hindi or English beneficial as the link language?
Understanding the sovereign debt crisis in Sri Lanka
News: The Sri Lankan government has decided to default on all its foreign debt worth $51 billion as it awaits financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The government stated that it took the decision to preserve its dwindling foreign reserves to pay for the import of essential items. Ratings agencies such as Fitch,… Continue reading Understanding the sovereign debt crisis in Sri Lanka
From Cricket Rivals To Natural Partners
Context: India and Australia have largely been known as cricket rivals, but are transitioning rapidly to becoming natural partners. The recent signing of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement is yet another significant step in the rapid deepening of the bilateral relationship. Not only have the top leaders of India and Australia been meeting… Continue reading From Cricket Rivals To Natural Partners
Bitter pill for all: Breakdown of trust between doctors and patients is caused and aggravated by state failures
News: Recently, a Dausa gynaecologist committed tragic suicide after Rajasthan police booked her for murder over a pregnant woman dying during childbirth. Also, two district hospital doctors in Howrah were severely assaulted after a patient with severe kidney disease died. These confrontations, which are a relatively recent phenomenon, reveal a broken system. With both doctors’… Continue reading Bitter pill for all: Breakdown of trust between doctors and patients is caused and aggravated by state failures
