Source: Live Mint Relevance: Insolvency bankruptcy code and corporate failure Synopsis: The failure of Insolvency bankruptcy code to achieve its intended objectives is dubbed as ‘isomorphic mimicry’ by developmental scholars. What is ‘isomorphic mimicry’? It is the tendency of governments to mimic (copy) other governments’ successes, replicating processes, systems, and even products of the “best… Continue reading India remains a very difficult country for dying companies
India needs an ecosystem that’s conducive to MSME expansion
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Issues related to the growth of MSMEs in India Synopsis: We must adapt our policy settings to favor new opportunities for small businesses if we want them to play a big role in job creation. Contents1 Context2 Significance of small businesses in India3 What needs to be done?4 Way forward Context… Continue reading India needs an ecosystem that’s conducive to MSME expansion
What it’ll take to achieve goods exports of $400 billion?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Doubling India’s exports Synopsis: The blueprint for doubling India’s exports has already been crafted 10 years ago. It needs to be adapted to the modern times by incorporating suitable changes. A brief look at some factors that merit attention. Context India has set a target of merchandise exports of $450 billion in… Continue reading What it’ll take to achieve goods exports of $400 billion?
Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard
Source: TOI Relevance – To differentiate between the right to arrest and need to arrest Synopsis: Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that arrest provision in law does not mean that government can use power indiscriminately to crush the personal liberty Contents1 Introduction2 When a person should not be arrested?3 Where does the problem lie?4 What needs… Continue reading Give it a rest: SC reminds lower courts, cops to avoid unnecessary arrests. But bureaucratic habits die hard
An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Economic policies of India Synopsis: India shouldn’t become too much restrictive to business by trying to copy recent policy actions of Chinese government. Contents1 Background2 China’s recent crackdown on large businesses3 What are the reasons for such actions?4 Why India shouldn’t copy China’s present actions?5 Way forward Background China’s crackdown on businesses… Continue reading An unworthy Chinese example that India ought not to emulate
Capital Disadvantages: Delhi & Washington DC
Source: TOI Relevance: To understand the issue of Delhi’s statehood. Synopsis: Full statehood remains a dream for residents, both in Indian and US national capitals US and India both are reluctant to allow residents of their capitals full statehood. Both territories enjoy lesser power than the states Contents1 Status of Washington DC2 What is the… Continue reading Capital Disadvantages: Delhi & Washington DC
Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Importance of student-friendly learning Synopsis: The classroom must be centred on joyful and creative learning. It should join the dots between children’s lives and education. Contents1 Introduction2 Concept of Santiniketan School3 In the words of Amartya Sen:4 Karnataka model5 Way Forward Introduction Education is not a race. It is a child’s journey… Continue reading Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the idea of democracy and citizen assembly Synopsis: Democratic exercise has been reduced to periodic elections. It is time that we think of innovative solutions like Citizen’s assemblies. Contents1 Introduction:2 How can the right to information and protest help in this?3 What needs to be done to access “the missing… Continue reading Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Finding a healthy way to cook
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the issue of Environment and misery of women Synopsis: This article highlights the problem of women using firewood based stoves/ chulhas in many poor households. Contents1 Introduction2 Ill Effects of Chulhas3 Problems with the existing scheme4 Way Forward Introduction There is a need to introduce more alternative sources of energy… Continue reading Finding a healthy way to cook
[Download pdf] Interview Transcripts Compilation | CSE 2020 | Part 1
Dear Friends, As you all know, that Civil Service interviews for 2020 are ongoing, at present. We are posting the compilation of Interview transcripts of Civil Services Exam 2020. Click on the following link to download the compilation. UPSC Civil Services Interview Transcript compilation, 2020 Part 1 Importance of interview transcripts? Interview transcripts are useful… Continue reading [Download pdf] Interview Transcripts Compilation | CSE 2020 | Part 1
