Source: The Hindu Relevance: Privatisation has the potential to alter the functioning of the Indian economy. Synopsis: In the backdrop of an economic contraction, it is important to revisit the aggressive privatization of public enterprises. Focus should be on adopting different strategies for sick and profitable units. Contents1 Background: 2 Concerns associated with Outright privatisation:3 Types of… Continue reading Reopen the files, reconsider privatisation
False notions of gender roles should be corrected early
Source: click here Synopsis: In order to encourage gender equality-related transformation in society, it is necessary to intervene at the school level. Introduction Recently a 24-year-old woman who was believed of being harassed for dowry, died tragically recently. It reveals a lot about the situation of women’s empowerment in our culture. 7,115 deaths were recorded… Continue reading False notions of gender roles should be corrected early
What India can learn from China’s foreign Policy
Source: Indian Express Gs2: India and its Neighborhood- Relations. Relevance: China always aligns its national ambitions with its foreign policy for better results. So, aligning India’s national ambition will improve India’s foreign relations Synopsis: China’s foreign policy was always directed towards its national ambitions Contents1 Background2 1st phase: China was against Japanese occupation more than Imperialism3… Continue reading What India can learn from China’s foreign Policy
Repeal draft Cinematograph Bill: film fraternity writes to I&B ministry
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Film Fraternity has written a letter to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) to withdraw the Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021. About the Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021. The Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021 makes an amendment to the Cinematograph Act,1952. The bill gives the union government… Continue reading Repeal draft Cinematograph Bill: film fraternity writes to I&B ministry
No HC relief to digital news portals seeking stay on IT rules
Source: The Indian Express What is the news: The digital news portals seek a stay on the applicability of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 on digital news media. But the Delhi High Court has declined to pass any order in favor of the digital news portals. What did the… Continue reading No HC relief to digital news portals seeking stay on IT rules
World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP)
Source: Livemint Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Synopsis: The World Bank releases a Global Economic Prospects (GEP) report twice a year. It is the most important source for evaluating the current and future outlook for emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). The recently released edition is significant because of the… Continue reading World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects (GEP)
Govt Plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
Source: TOI What is the News? The Government of India is in discussions with the pharma and medical devices industry to create a “National Stockpile of Life Saving Drugs and Vital Equipment” to combat the third Covid wave. What is the current system of Life Saving Drugs Storage? Currently, the government is undertaking only a… Continue reading Govt Plans national stockpile of life-saving drugs
Analysis of government relief package- Explained, pointwise
Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Contents1 Introduction2 What was the need for a relief package?3 Major highlights of recent relief package4 Other Government steps to boost economic growth5 Challenges with the recent government relief package6 Suggestions to improve relief package Introduction The Indian economy has fallen behind by several… Continue reading Analysis of government relief package- Explained, pointwise
Hope to resolve Covishield-EU issue soon, says Adar Poonawalla
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Serum Institute of India (SII) Chief Executive Officer has raised the issue of the European Union’s (EU) ‘Green Pass’ at the highest level in the EU. What is the issue? A lot of Indian travellers, who are vaccinated with Covishield may not be eligible for the European Union’s ‘green pass’.… Continue reading Hope to resolve Covishield-EU issue soon, says Adar Poonawalla
India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested a New Generation Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile Agni P from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha. About Agni-P: Agni P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. Features of Agni P Missile: Canister… Continue reading India successfully test-fires Agni P, a new missile in Agni series
