Source: Business Standard Relevance: Resolving issues plaguing the telecom sector in India Synopsis: Undoing the retrospective tax amendment affecting Vodafone Group and Cairn Energy among others was an excellent move, and proves what the government can do. These moves must now be followed by further policy changes. A brief look at some of them. Contents1 Problems… Continue reading Telcos need three more bold decisions
Tauktae, Yass and Planning for the next
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Cyclone, its impacts and mitigation strategies Synopsis: Cyclones in India, are the second most frequent phenomena causing widespread damage across the board. A brief look at cyclone scenario in India, the devastation caused by cyclones, including the protective measures that have been taken and can be taken in the future. Contents1 Cyclones in India 2… Continue reading Tauktae, Yass and Planning for the next
India pivot from Look east to trade West
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To understand India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTA) Synopsis: India has signed numerous FTA’s, but they have not yielded expected results. As India embarks on a new spree to sign new trade deals, India needs to do its homework very well. Contents1 Introduction2 Why did India face setbacks in the East?3 Why India is… Continue reading India pivot from Look east to trade West
India remains a very difficult country for dying companies
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?
