News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued the final order on the “Algo scam” at the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The article reveals the multiple layers of the scam in the securities market and suggests that the regulator must ensure that scams like this should never occur. What is the… Continue reading Governance breakdown
Denial of access to Swift is a blunt tool for geopolitics
News: NATO has threatened to cut-off Russia from the international SWIFT payment network if Russia attempts to invade Ukraine. What is Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT)? It provides a network to send and receive instructions on international money transfers accurately and securely. It itself doesn’t hold any cash. The network is used by 11,000… Continue reading Denial of access to Swift is a blunt tool for geopolitics
The significance of the Indo-Pacific for India
News: USA recently released its policy document on Indo-Pacific. What does the recent USA document say about India? The USA seeks free and open, connected, prosperous, secure, and resilient in Indo-Pacific. It says that it cannot accomplish it alone and needs the cooperation of other countries that share a similar vision. USA seeks to work… Continue reading The significance of the Indo-Pacific for India
Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
News: The Union Government proposal to amend Rule 6 (Deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954 has attracted the opposition of many states. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise What are the causes of the shortage of IAS officers in the centre? Annual recruitment… Continue reading Incorrect diagnosis, wrong remedy
The bifurcation bugbear
News: Recently, Central government instituted a committee to resolve the bilateral issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. What are the pending issues between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh? Complaints over Centre’s inaction in exercising powers conferred upon it in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 – Dispute over distribution of goods: The two states have been complaining… Continue reading The bifurcation bugbear
Our stimulus should act on consumer confidence
News There has been a lot of emphasis on Infrastructure development for reviving economic growth, however the more potent tool that is consumer demand has not got much attention. How is consumer demand tracked and what are its recent statistics? Reserve Bank of India’s Survey-based index tracks consumer demand. Its latest round shows an increase… Continue reading Our stimulus should act on consumer confidence
Zooming in on the potential of India’s geospatial sector
News It has been one year since the new guidelines for the geospatial sector were introduced and there have been many positive developments due to this. The investment in the geospatial sector has increased significantly and there is a positive response from the private industry as well. What is the status of geospatial sector in… Continue reading Zooming in on the potential of India’s geospatial sector
India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Democracy Index,2021. What is the Democracy Index? The Democracy Index was started in 2006. It provides a snapshot of the state of democracy worldwide in 165 independent states and two territories. The index is based on 60 indicators grouped into five categories: electoral process… Continue reading India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
Ministry of Tribal Affairs helps rekindle Telangana’s State Festival of Medaram Jathara with added vigour
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned funds for various activities pertaining to Medaram Jathara 2022. What is Medaram Jathara? Medaram Jatara also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is a tribal festival held in the state of Telangana. The festival is conducted in honour of the Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma. It… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs helps rekindle Telangana’s State Festival of Medaram Jathara with added vigour
Union Minister says Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from winter season as a tourist attraction
What is the News? The Union Minister has announced several initiatives for the Ladakh region. What are the initiatives announced for the Ladakh region? Firstly, Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from the winter season as a tourist attraction. Secondly, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) is promoting “Leh… Continue reading Union Minister says Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from winter season as a tourist attraction
