Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Relevance – To understand the working of Collegium Synopsis: Recent breaking of deadlock between collegium and GoI is a welcome step. We should take it further to cut on judicial hierarchy. Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India recommended nine names for appointment as… Continue reading It is time to end judicial feudalism in India
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #24 : Sujata Mehta ma’am Board, IPS Service, Gujarat Home State
Date of Interview: 16-8-21 Board: Sujata Mehta Ma’am Service: IPS, Home State: Gujarat Chairman Introduce yourself Work organization at Samsung that you would like to implement in govt You mentioned data driven, can you think of any govt data whose credibility has been questioned (I replied COVID deaths) How was it redressed You spoke of… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #24 : Sujata Mehta ma’am Board, IPS Service, Gujarat Home State
RoDTEP Scheme and Export competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
Introduction After delaying by 8 months, the government of India has notified the rates and norms for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. Accordingly, the Commerce Ministry released details of the RoDTEP scheme to help exporters to stay competitive and increase exports at a time when there is an increase… Continue reading RoDTEP Scheme and Export competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
India must negotiate well on free trade pacts: Experts
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Negotiating Free Trade Agreement (FTA’s) Synopsis: India is on the verge of signing FTA’s with some important nations. Let’s have a brief look at the subject. Context: Recently, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal had said that India is at a ‘positive momentum’ with respect to inking trade deals with the… Continue reading India must negotiate well on free trade pacts: Experts
Missing School, Missing Meals
Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid-19 and its impact on the education sector Synopsis: The education sector in India is under pressure from pandemic-related issues, as identified by a parliamentary committee on Education. Let’s have a brief look at issues in the education sector of India. Context: Recently, the Parliamentary committee on education prepared a… Continue reading Missing School, Missing Meals
New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Source: Times of India Relevance: Changing global order and emerging security threats for India Synopsis: The combination of Taliban-led Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran & China is a grave threat for India. Background With the Taliban well and truly in control in Afghanistan, countries in the region have already started a push for power and stakes in… Continue reading New, Dangerous Quad Around India
Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Source: Livemint Relevance: Regulatory regime in India and issues related to it. Synopsis: India’s regulatory framework for e-commerce needs to be market-friendly because its failure to pass this test will go against long-term economic interests. Introduction: As a developing economy, India’s regulatory ambitions fall short of what defines ‘regulation’. For Further read – Draft e-commerce… Continue reading Our flawed e-com policy sends out awful signals
Open Doors not Walls
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Gandhian Values Synopsis: It is not enough to protect the precincts of Sabarmati Ashram, we must go beyond that. Adopting the Gandhian way of building a mutually nurturing society, should be the aim. Introduction: The Mahatma Gandhi Ashram at Sabarmati has always attracted universal respect in India and outside. It has… Continue reading Open Doors not Walls
NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh. About the Largest Floating Solar PV Project: The largest Floating Solar PV Project of 25MW is located on the reservoir of Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the… Continue reading NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #23 : Sujata Mehta ma’am Board, zoology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
Date of Interview: 17.08.2021 Board: Sujata Mehta ma’am Optional: zoology Home State: Maharashtra Chairman Ask to introduce myself, my education, and work What is your covid experience? And discussion.. Why zoonotic diseases are important nowadays? Question on grievance redressal..types of grievance and women related issues in your district..(Not remembering few questions) Member 1 Are you… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #23 : Sujata Mehta ma’am Board, zoology Optional, Maharashtra Home State
