Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us

Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid pandemic has increased the already huge inequality in the world. Steps to tackle this should be initiated. Synopsis: There is a high possibility that the post-Covid world would be a more unequal world. Introduction Mass deaths reduced the labor force, and post-pandemic labor scarcity resulted in increased pay. Inequality… Continue reading Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us

PM to roll out academic credit bank

Source: The Hindu About the news: On the first anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP), the Centre plans to officially roll out some initiatives promised in the policy. About the implementation of National Education Policy: The government’s planned initiatives include a credit transfer system that will allow multiple entry and exit options in higher… Continue reading PM to roll out academic credit bank

A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Judgment is related to the procedures and steps required to enact a particular bill. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the 97th Constitutional amendment:4 How to amend the constitution?5 Why was the amendment challenged?6 Judgement of Courts:7 Way Forward: Synopsis: The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a reminder that the power… Continue reading A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit

Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute

Source: Times of India, Indian express  Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Background:3 Reasons behind continued tensions:4 Way Ahead: Synopsis:  Northeast needs creative solutions like building economic and technology hubs in contested zones. Further, the contested areas should be administered by a central agency to prevent future claims and counter-claims. Background: Recent border clashes on Assam-Mizoram Border and Assam-Meghalaya… Continue reading Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute

The Housing Boost

Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Model Tenancy Act can benefit homeowners and tenants. Introduction: India is set to double its urban population between 2018 and 2030. By 2028, New Delhi would become the most populous city on the planet. Thus, large-scale migration to urban centers in India is bound to create pressure on housing markets. As… Continue reading The Housing Boost

How to Exit Farming Risk Trap

Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights issues in Indian agriculture Synopsis: Reforms in agriculture are needed to extract ourselves out of the risk-laden currents of agriculture. State’s interference in agriculture: Indian agriculture was saved from nationalization due to opposition of Swatantra Party in Parliament against Jawaharlal Nehru’s farm collectivization efforts in the 1950s. However,… Continue reading How to Exit Farming Risk Trap

Oxygen for fiscal federalism

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: This article focuses upon the aspects of Fiscal federalism in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Undermining Federalism:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: A special GST rate could be levied by using the power under Article 279A. This would enable the States to raise more resources during the pandemic. Background: India has a federation with a… Continue reading Oxygen for fiscal federalism

Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 29th 2021

Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: About Must Read News Articles: Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers several newspapers such as The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint, etc. This saves the… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles – July 29th 2021

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