Board:- Sujata Mehta Ma’am Education:- Architecture and Urban planning Optional:- Anthropology Work exp:- Smart Cities Fellowship Interests:- editor in college magazine, research and writing about road safety Chairperson 1. Introduce yourself 2. What was your smart cities project about? What is your criticism of the project? 3. Why is India not ready to take on… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #01 : Sujata Mehta Board, Anthropology optional, Research and writing hobbies
Centre ropes in NCAER to help expand vocational education in CBSE schools
Source: Livemint What is the News: Even as the national skill mission failed to expand vocational education in schools, the Union education ministry has recently tied up with the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER). National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER) will help CBSE schools to expand vocational education & to make skilling… Continue reading Centre ropes in NCAER to help expand vocational education in CBSE schools
For top military posts, MoD weighs merit over seniority
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 Existing rule3 Rationale4 Arguments What is the news? The Defence ministry is “examining” a proposal that the commanders-in-chief (Cs-in-C) in the Army, Navy and IAF should primarily be selected on merit rather than seniority. A tri-service committee of the vice chiefs of the Army, Navy and… Continue reading For top military posts, MoD weighs merit over seniority
The sovereign right to tax is not absolute
Source: The Hindu and Livemint Relevance: This article explains India’s sovereign right to tax and its limitations Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Does the state have a sovereign right to tax?4 Then how a state’s taxation can be questioned? Synopsis: India has a sovereign right to tax, but that right is subject to certain limitations. Introduction: The government… Continue reading The sovereign right to tax is not absolute
The SC’s Amazon ruling upholds the doctrine of party autonomy
Source: Livemint Relevance: To understand the recent SC ruling and extension of the Indian Arbitration Act 1996. Synopsis: The SC order in Amazon’s case has answered two important judicial questions. What is the background of the event? Read here: Emergency arbitration award is applicable: Amazon wins in Supreme Court What is the story so far?… Continue reading The SC’s Amazon ruling upholds the doctrine of party autonomy
Cyclone-ravaged Sunderbans is now drowning in plastic
Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis2 Background:3 What are the concerns raised by the NGOs?4 Steps to be taken: Synopsis The unregulated inflow of relief materials in the Sunderbans region has resulted in a new crisis in the cyclone battered region: Plastic Waste. Background: Sunderbans has been battered by many cyclones over the years, with Cyclone… Continue reading Cyclone-ravaged Sunderbans is now drowning in plastic
Standing with Kabul – India’s Afghan policy
Source: Indian Express Relevance: India’s Afghan policy post-US-exit from Afghanistan Synopsis: A lack of consensus on Afghanistan amongst the permanent members of UNSC means India will have to build international opinion around this topic gradually. Also, it should put pressure on Pakistan and the Taliban to make peace with Kabul. Analysis of India’s Afghan policy… Continue reading Standing with Kabul – India’s Afghan policy
The many hurdles for students
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the challenges faced by Indian students abroad and provides suggestions. Synopsis: Indian students studying overseas and those looking to go abroad face many COVID-related challenges Indian students in abroad: Students from China and India accounted for 47% of all active foreign students in the U.S. in 2020 Indian students… Continue reading The many hurdles for students
Addressing the quality deficit in India’s technical education
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the issues surrounding Engineering education and suggestions to improve them. Synopsis: The problems surrounding Engineering education needs immediate attention. Contents1 Introduction:2 Challenges facing Engineering colleges:3 Other challenges:4 Present status of Engineering colleges:5 Suggestions: Introduction: Engineering is an applied science. But private entrepreneurs without the subject knowledge took the… Continue reading Addressing the quality deficit in India’s technical education
Mending fences: On Goodwill among northeastern states
Source: Indian express Relevance: Assam-Mizoram dispute, its negative impact from regional, national and international perspective, steps that can be taken to resolve such disputes. Synopsis: Border tensions between Assam and Mizoram have calmed down. We need to build upon the momentum and ensure that peace and order is maintained in the North East because the… Continue reading Mending fences: On Goodwill among northeastern states
