News: India needs to apply the lessons learnt from mobile and room AC(RAC) sector on other sectors to reduce dependency on import and increase manufacturing. Contents1 How mobile and RAC sector helped China in transforming its economy?2 How mobile phones manufacturing grew in India?3 What India can do next to boost exports and increase value… Continue reading The mobile phone sector has lessons for India’s economy
Envisioning Governance 4.0 for a world that must not fail its kids
News: India requires governance 4.0 in the second half of the 20th century to enable income growth and social peace. In 2022, new challenges, for instance, climate action failure and erosion of social inter-relatedness are present before the government to deal with. But the issue is that today many people have lost faith in their… Continue reading Envisioning Governance 4.0 for a world that must not fail its kids
“Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo”
What is the news? Indonesian parliament has approved a bill to relocate the Nation’s capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan area on Borneo Island. The new centre will be called “Nusantara”. It is a Javanese name for the Indonesian archipelago chosen by the president. What is the reason for this relocation? Jakarta suffers from issues like Chronic congestion, floods… Continue reading “Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo”
Reforms in the multilateral institutions: A gathering storm over multilateral institutions
News: Indian Prime Minister, while addressing the World Economic Forum annual conference, talked about required reforms in the multilateral institutions to deal with the new world order. Chinese President also talked about the need for reforms to uphold true multilateralism, fairness and justice. Why are the reforms in the multilateral institutions necessary? 1) Dysfunctional system of… Continue reading Reforms in the multilateral institutions: A gathering storm over multilateral institutions
Urban governance: Democratise and empower city governments
News: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India released a report titled “state finances, study of budgets of 2021-22 “. Contents1 What does the report talk about?2 What steps have been taken for urban governance empowerment in the past?3 What are the challenges in urban governance?4 What measures should be adopted to address urban governance? What… Continue reading Urban governance: Democratise and empower city governments
Data on sanitation: NFHS data offers a reality check for claims of Swachh Bharat success
News: Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation released the National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) Round-3 (2019-20). But NARSS data shows some discrepancies with the NFHS 5 data. What are the findings of NARSS data on sanitation? NARSS is aligned with the SBM and is implemented through private agencies. It measures the performance of each… Continue reading Data on sanitation: NFHS data offers a reality check for claims of Swachh Bharat success
Increase the green cover
News Although the recently released India State of Forests report, 2021 has shown an expansion in the forest cover but there are some apprehensions regarding these estimates. Why there are apprehensions regarding findings of the report? Majority of this increase in vegetation has occurred in the “open forests” category where a tree canopy of just above 10… Continue reading Increase the green cover
“Broken houses-MP, MLAs suspensions have become cross party blunt instrument of maximalist power politics ”
News Supreme Court has raised concern over frequent suspension of MPs/MLAs and also stated that if this trend is a “danger to democracy”. Why have been some recent instances of suspension of MP/MLAs have come under criticism? 12 Rajya Sabha members were suspended in the winter session-Since the allegation of misbehaviour were from the time of monsoon session, the opposition complained… Continue reading “Broken houses-MP, MLAs suspensions have become cross party blunt instrument of maximalist power politics ”
Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the present rules for the deputation of cadre officers?3 What are the proposed amendments to Rule 6 (deputation of cadre officers)?4 Why did the centre propose the amendments to the deputation of cadre officers?5 Why did the state government oppose the move of deputation of cadre officers?6… Continue reading Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise
Mains Marathon for Mains 2022 Answer Writing Practice Starting from 28th JANUARY!!
Dear Friends, As we all know, UPSC Prelims 2022 is less than 5 months away from now and ideally, an aspirant should give at least one thorough reading of the mains syllabus before starting with prelims’ preparation. So, now is the ideal time to start with the preparation seriously, leaving past failures and successes behind.… Continue reading Mains Marathon for Mains 2022 Answer Writing Practice Starting from 28th JANUARY!!
