Synopsis: Several important decisions taken during the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s 45th meeting in Lucknow last week. Contents1 What are the important decisions taken during the GST Council’s 45th meeting?2 Why the compensation won’t be extended beyond 2022?3 What is the reason for low revenue collection?4 What are the impacts of low revenue… Continue reading Structural changes in GST
Our Courts are Infra Vires
Synopsis: To ensure that justice is never delayed, there is a need to urgently upgrade the judicial infrastructure to meet the load of the cases. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of Indian Judicial infrastructure?3 What the courtrooms should be like?4 What about the Finances allotted for judicial infrastructure?5 What should be the way forward?… Continue reading Our Courts are Infra Vires
Inequity and injustice writ large – Regarding NEET
Synopsis: This article explains the journey of Education and issues surrounding NEET. Contents1 Introduction2 About the journey of education in India3 What are the reasons to run State medical colleges?4 How NEET evolved?5 Why NEET is creating inequity and injustice? Introduction Historically, states had established medical colleges and allowed private persons to establish medical colleges.… Continue reading Inequity and injustice writ large – Regarding NEET
Nutrition through biofortification
Synopsis: Malnutrition is a serious problem for India. Biofortification can help us address it Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present scenario of malnutrition in India?3 What is the problem with govt initiatives?4 What is the reason behind increased incidence of malnutrition?5 What is biofortification?6 What are the advantages of biofortification?7 What is the way forward?… Continue reading Nutrition through biofortification
Empathy through Education
Synopsis: Social and Emotional Learning is not fluff; it is an important goal in education. Introduction The article highlights the importance of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as an important tool of education. India’s recent National Education Policy also highlights its importance in children’s development. What is SEL? It forms the foundation of human development, for… Continue reading Empathy through Education
A spike – India must prioritise vaccines to States and districts that are at greatest infection risk
Synopsis: Given the Indian population, vaccinating all adults itself is a challenge in India, given that supply challenges still persist. Introduction Recently, India administered a record 2.5 crore vaccine shots in a day to mark the celebration of the Prime Minister’s birthday. It is equivalent to the populations of the whole of Australia, two-thirds of… Continue reading A spike – India must prioritise vaccines to States and districts that are at greatest infection risk
Who is the hollow CAA really meant to protect?
Synopsis: The CAA was never meant to help asylum seekers and protect persecuted people. Contents1 Introduction2 How Indian refugee policy is handled?3 How persecution (under the CAA) definition is different from United Nations?4 What is the intention of CAA? Introduction The government evacuated many of its citizens and Afghan nationals from the Hindu and Sikh… Continue reading Who is the hollow CAA really meant to protect?
NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL)? 3 How will the NARCL and IDRCL work? 4 How is NARCL different from other asset reconstruction companies? 5 Why does India need a separate bad bank (NARCL)? 6 What are the issues and challenges involved? 7 What are the implications of NARCL?8 Suggestions/Measures to improve… Continue reading NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #175 : Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Anthropology Optional, Travelling, Badminton Hobbies
Board: Sujata Mehta Ma’am Background: BTech (ECE) -Nit Warangal Working in Micron Optional: Anthropology Home State: Andhra Pradesh Hobbies: Travelling, Badminton To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What can India do in short term(next 3 years) to become manufacturing hub in semi-conductors What was your best travelling experience. (Told about a… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #175 : Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Anthropology Optional, Travelling, Badminton Hobbies
Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Khavda Renewable Energy Park3 What are Large Battery Storage systems used for?4 India’s Renewable Energy Capacity and the need of Battery Storage systems What is the News? India has planned to set up around 14 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale battery storage systems at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat.… Continue reading Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
