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. Cyclones in India Every… 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. Introduction India recently backed from Regional Comprehensive Economic partnership (RCEP). Probable causes include: Widening… 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. Context With 65% of India’s population below the age of 35, job generation by micro, small… 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 Introduction Recently, the SC has held that merely because the law allows arrest, it doesn’t mean that… 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. Background China’s crackdown on businesses has been going on steadily and continually. Initially, it was felt that the target was Jack Ma because he dared to challenge the system… 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 Status of Washington DC It has 3 electoral… 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. Introduction Education is not a race. It is a child’s journey to fulfilling his potential. Reopening schools can be an opportunity to rethink the teaching and learning… Continue reading Why the post-pandemic school is an opportunity to reinvent learning?
Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the idea of democracy and citizen assembly Synopsis: Democratic exercise has been reduced to periodic elections. It is time that we think of innovative solutions like Citizen’s assemblies. Introduction: There is disenchantment with political parties in the US and Europe. Assemblies are divided along the party lines and there is… Continue reading Why the citizens’ assembly is an idea whose time has come
