News: Environmental Clearance to various developmental projects has been at the core of Environment- development debate. However both Environment and development are not the two different ends of a spectrum and can definitely coexist if some changes are made to our green clearance policy. What will make the system more effective? There is a… Continue reading Consolidate clearances-4 steps for effective green clearances
A growth focused monetary policy
News: To maintain a desired growth rate, Reserve Bank has kept an accommodative policy stance despite the new risks from elevated crude oil prices and the possibility of aggressive policy measures by the US Federal Reserve. Contents1 What is accommodative policy stance and its impact? 2 What is the policy adopted by other central banks… Continue reading A growth focused monetary policy
A change of course on privatisation
News: Recently released India’s Budget 22-23 has signalled that the government will proceed cautiously on privatisation. The article says that the retreat on privatisation is a pragmatic economic policy. Contents1 Why the Budget has changed the course of privatisation?2 What does the government’s decision to de-emphasise privatisation reflect?3 Why executing privatisation is a challenge?4 What… Continue reading A change of course on privatisation
Is the institution of Governor subverting federal structure?
News: With the TN governor returning the NEET bill and running a battle between the West Bengal governor and CM highlights the inherent tension between the post of governor and elected chief minister. Read here: Explained: Governor’s powers, friction with states, and why this happens often What are the issues between the governor and chief minister?… Continue reading Is the institution of Governor subverting federal structure?
Appeal for change: SC’s suggestion on reducing jail time for those appealing convictions is worth serious thought
News: Supreme Court is going to examine whether those who have already served long imprisonments and are appealing their convictions should be given other options or not. Why there is a need to make changes in the appeal process? Long waiting periods to hear appeals: Many trial court convictions are pending before High Courts. For instance,… Continue reading Appeal for change: SC’s suggestion on reducing jail time for those appealing convictions is worth serious thought
Colombo and Delhi get closer, but failure to move on the Tamil question will dampen the enthusiasm
What are the recent developments in India-Sri Lanka relations? India helped Sri Lanka overcome an unprecedented economic crisis. India had earlier given offshore patrol vessels to the Sri Lankan coast guards. India has also agreed to help Sri Lanka to launch a digital identity project along the lines of Aadhaar. Sri Lanka is ready to… Continue reading Colombo and Delhi get closer, but failure to move on the Tamil question will dampen the enthusiasm
Local job laws that raise constitutional questions
News: Supreme court is soon to hear the petition on removing the stay on the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act. Punjab and Haryana High Court have stayed the Haryana government’s law guaranteeing 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs. What is the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act? Read more: Haryana State Employment… Continue reading Local job laws that raise constitutional questions
The many layers of an unemployment problem
News: Recently, protests were held in several parts of north India by students who had appeared for the Non-Technical Popular Categories exam conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board. This has once again brought the issue of prevailing unemployment into the limelight. Contents1 What is the unemployment situation in the country? 2 How even these figures… Continue reading The many layers of an unemployment problem
Women execs earn Rs 85 for every Rs 100 earned by men: IIMA study
What is the News? Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has released a study titled “The Glass Ceiling: Research Report on Leadership Gender Balance in NSE 200 Companies”. This study was conducted to understand the gender balance in top organizations. What are the key findings of the study? Gender Pay Gap: Senior women executives earn an… Continue reading Women execs earn Rs 85 for every Rs 100 earned by men: IIMA study
Nuclear Fusion Technology: Evolution, Challenges and Future Potential – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is thermonuclear fusion?3 How nuclear fusion will occur in stars?3.1 The essential condition to achieve nuclear fusion in the laboratory4 What are Tokamaks?5 What are the famous nuclear fusion projects around the world?5.1 International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)5.2 China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) or Artificial Sun6 How… Continue reading Nuclear Fusion Technology: Evolution, Challenges and Future Potential – Explained, pointwise
