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Let’s chalk out a plan to reopen our schools before it gets too late
Source – Live Mint Relevance – Education is an important aspect of social and economic development. Synopsis – With 15 months of learning loss, Government must start a dialogue on how and when to get children safely back in school. Introduction The pandemic caused more than 15 months of learning loss for an entire student… Continue reading Let’s chalk out a plan to reopen our schools before it gets too late
What four years of GST have taught us about this tax regime
Source – Live Mint Relevance: GST is one of the most important debt-free sources of revenue. An aspirant must know about the issues and challenges in its smooth implementation. Synopsis – An analysis of 4 years of India’s GST regime Myths regarding GST regime- First, GST will increase GDP growth by 1-2 percentage points –… Continue reading What four years of GST have taught us about this tax regime
Let’s not politicise the Central Vista project
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Central Vista project is an important topic under Infrastructure. Synopsis: People are also questioning the purpose and benefits of the Central Vista Project. But The questions are short-sighted. About the Central Vista Redevelopment Project: The initiative to build a new Parliament building was taken by the then Lok Sabha in 2012.… Continue reading Let’s not politicise the Central Vista project
Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech
Source: Business Standard Relevance: After a small attack by drones on the Indian Army’s base, drone policies are being reconsidered. Synopsis: India is expected to further liberalise drone regulations. It will be easing the process of getting licence as well as doing business for operators. Background The decision to simplify the licensing requirements, relax operational curbs and reduce… Continue reading Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech
Shibboleths of the ‘ideal’ tax system
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The old idea that direct taxes are “progressive needs a relook as all ideas and principles should be implemented as per a country’s requirements. Synopsis: The principle of focusing on direct taxes is worth questioning in the current era. This is an example of the mindless application of “universal” principles… Continue reading Shibboleths of the ‘ideal’ tax system
When we lost oxygen
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The period of the Covid Pandemic needs proper analysis of what worked and what went wrong. Synopsis: Second COVID wave was marked by an Oxygen crisis in India. The number of deaths caused due to lack of Oxygen was also underestimated. Hence, there is an urgent need to establish mechanisms of… Continue reading When we lost oxygen
Vacancies send a wrong signal
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Civil Services and other important services are backbones of governance in India. Vacancies on the top-level posts will affect the quality of governance. Synopsis: Leaving top posts in the government unoccupied, affects governance and is demoralizing for officers Delays in the appointment of personnel to important posts affect governance The vacancies… Continue reading Vacancies send a wrong signal
Seeking a paradigm shift in mental health care
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Mental health-related issues have become a major aspect of the health care structure in India. Reading all aspects linked to it are important from an exam point of view. Synopsis: Persons with mental health conditions need a responsive care system that inspires hope and participation, without which their lives are empty.… Continue reading Seeking a paradigm shift in mental health care
Unpacking China’s game plan
Source: The Hindu Relevance: After the 2020 clash between Indian and Chinese forces, keeping an eye on the Chinese movement becomes very important. Synopsis: China is upgrading defence infrastructure in the Tibetan plateau to nullify the disadvantages that its airpower has in comparison to the Indian airpower. This would afford them a layered air defence… Continue reading Unpacking China’s game plan
