Source: The Hindu Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Introduction3 Decreasing fertility rates in India:4 Does the fertility rate depend on religion?5 Problem of ageing6 Conclusion Synopsis: Data from Assam and Uttar Pradesh show that fertility rates have been reducing over time. Introduction The Uttar Pradesh… Continue reading No need for a drastic population policy
Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the floods in Europe:3 How Climate change can cause floods?4 Extreme rainfall in India this year:5 The Dutch example:6 Why are the early warning systems not efficient?7 Lessons for India from Floods in Europe: Introduction Climate change and global warming will continue to cause extreme climatic events. Across the world, countries are… Continue reading Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid pandemic has increased the already huge inequality in the world. Steps to tackle this should be initiated. Synopsis: There is a high possibility that the post-Covid world would be a more unequal world. Introduction Mass deaths reduced the labor force, and post-pandemic labor scarcity resulted in increased pay. Inequality… Continue reading Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
PM to roll out academic credit bank
Source: The Hindu About the news: On the first anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP), the Centre plans to officially roll out some initiatives promised in the policy. About the implementation of National Education Policy: The government’s planned initiatives include a credit transfer system that will allow multiple entry and exit options in higher… Continue reading PM to roll out academic credit bank
A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Judgment is related to the procedures and steps required to enact a particular bill. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the 97th Constitutional amendment:4 How to amend the constitution?5 Why was the amendment challenged?6 Judgement of Courts:7 Way Forward: Synopsis: The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a reminder that the power… Continue reading A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute
Source: Times of India, Indian express Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Background:3 Reasons behind continued tensions:4 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Northeast needs creative solutions like building economic and technology hubs in contested zones. Further, the contested areas should be administered by a central agency to prevent future claims and counter-claims. Background: Recent border clashes on Assam-Mizoram Border and Assam-Meghalaya… Continue reading Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute
The Housing Boost
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Model Tenancy Act can benefit homeowners and tenants. Introduction: India is set to double its urban population between 2018 and 2030. By 2028, New Delhi would become the most populous city on the planet. Thus, large-scale migration to urban centers in India is bound to create pressure on housing markets. As… Continue reading The Housing Boost
How to Exit Farming Risk Trap
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights issues in Indian agriculture Synopsis: Reforms in agriculture are needed to extract ourselves out of the risk-laden currents of agriculture. State’s interference in agriculture: Indian agriculture was saved from nationalization due to opposition of Swatantra Party in Parliament against Jawaharlal Nehru’s farm collectivization efforts in the 1950s. However,… Continue reading How to Exit Farming Risk Trap
Oxygen for fiscal federalism
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article focuses upon the aspects of Fiscal federalism in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Undermining Federalism:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: A special GST rate could be levied by using the power under Article 279A. This would enable the States to raise more resources during the pandemic. Background: India has a federation with a… Continue reading Oxygen for fiscal federalism
Indian Economy Quiz: Economic Survey 2020 – 2021 | 29 July, 2021
