News: Recently, India’s chief economic advisor claimed that GST had led to a faster increase in revenues for states such as Tamil Nadu than the sales tax, which was collected earlier. How GST is a win-win taxation regime? First, definitions play a key role in comparisons. The definitional issue is important because the state’s own… Continue reading GST has been a win-win taxation regime for the Centre and states
A Blueprint to Revive Farming
News: The recently released Budget 2022-23 has increased the agricultural credit target to Rs 18 lakh crore for 2022-23 from Rs 16.5 lakh crore for the current fiscal, with an allocated subsidy of Rs 20,870 crore. What is the need to increase Agri-credit? First, both the budget speech and the Economic Survey 2021-22 recommended crop… Continue reading A Blueprint to Revive Farming
India’s semiconductor dream
News: Recently, the government has decided to extend the PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) scheme to encourage semiconductor manufacturing in India. Contents1 Why countries are focusing more on manufacturing of semiconductors?2 What steps has been taken in India?3 What is the scope of Fab manufacturing in India?4 What is the way forward? Why countries are focusing more… Continue reading India’s semiconductor dream
A dipping graph in occupational safety and health
News: Recently, the Safe in India (SII) released CRUSHED 2021, which shows a grim reality of occupational safety and health in the auto sector. This article says that there is a need for a comprehensive review of labour inspection and the labour statistical system in India, as the Government is in the process of framing… Continue reading A dipping graph in occupational safety and health
Mass jailing of undertrials must end
News: Overcrowded prisons have felt the devastating impact and led to a humanitarian crisis. Contents1 What is the condition in jail during pandemic timings?2 What does the data show about jail conditions? 3 What did the Supreme Court do to control the situation?4 What should be the way forward? What is the condition in jail during pandemic… Continue reading Mass jailing of undertrials must end
The era of combative federalism
News: Over the last few years, Indian federalism has shifted from cooperative to combative federalism. Read here: A combative federalism What are the incidents related to combative federalism? IAS cadre rules: Proposed amendments to Indian administrative service rules 1954 has triggered conflict between the center and states. As per the amendments, the government of India will… Continue reading The era of combative federalism
Pragmatism, not jingoism will help India deal with China
News: The Ladakh conflict opened up the discussion on India China border issue. The government maintains that ‘no Indian territory has been occupied by China’. But the satellite imagery, expert views suggest Chinese encroachment on Indian land. Read here: Infrastructure power play at the India China border India’s defeat in the Sino-India war of 1962 and later… Continue reading Pragmatism, not jingoism will help India deal with China
Ukraine Crisis and India: On Kyiv, Sit On The Fence
News: India decided not to comment anything on the Ukraine issue in the Quad foreign ministers’ meeting held in Melbourne, Australia. Contents1 What is Russia’s stand on Ukraine?2 What is India’s stand on the Ukraine crisis?3 How do the experts’ view the neutral stand of India?4 What policy is adopted by India? What is Russia’s stand… Continue reading Ukraine Crisis and India: On Kyiv, Sit On The Fence
Drone Imports Ban and Boosting Indigenous Drone Manufacturing – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the drone import ban in India3 Why has the Government decided to ban imports of drones?4 What are the advantages associated with banning drone imports?5 What are the challenges associated with banning drone imports?6 What are the measures taken to promote indigenous drone manufacturing?7 What are the applications… Continue reading Drone Imports Ban and Boosting Indigenous Drone Manufacturing – Explained, pointwise
Ethics+ for CSE 2022 | Starts 21st Feb. | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with Batch-4 of Ethics+ Course for CSE 2022 from 21st Feb. 2022. The program will be commenced in Online Mode only. The Ethics+ Classes focus on the following aspects: Complete & Comprehensive Coverage of Ethics Terms & Terminologies Coverage of key issues and expected questions… Continue reading Ethics+ for CSE 2022 | Starts 21st Feb. | Enroll Now
