Significance of QUAD leaders’ summit for India

Synopsis: India’s alignment with QUAD should be in line with India’s principle of Strategic autonomy. In this article, we will analyse the significance of the QUAD leaders’ summit for India. Background Recently, the US and China met at a high-level summit in Alaska. This high-level summit was preceded by the first Leaders’ Summit of the… Continue reading Significance of QUAD leaders’ summit for India

GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict

Synopsis: GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 appears to go against the idea of representative government. Introduction  The Centre’s Bill is trying to amend the law that relates to the governance of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The bill claims that its aim is to implement the Supreme Court judgments on Delhi’s governance structure.… Continue reading GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict

Inefficiencies in the Aadhaar project

Synopsis: There are many issues regarding the use of Aadhaar for the identification of beneficiaries. So, the central and state governments should allow for an alternative identification mechanism. Contents1 Background2 What are the issues in Aadhar based identification system?3 Other challenges in using Aadhar based identification system4 Way forward Background There was mandatory usage of… Continue reading Inefficiencies in the Aadhaar project

Impact of inflation targeting in India

Synopsis: According to the Executive Director IMF, Surjit S Bhalla, Inflation targeting has been ineffective in controlling inflation. Moreover, it has also contributed to a decline in GDP growth because of high repo rates. About inflation targeting The concept of ‘Inflation targeting’ was got acceptance in New Zealand first. Later, 33 countries adopted it as… Continue reading Impact of inflation targeting in India

[UPSC Interview Transcript #88]: Manoj Soni Board, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Rubik’s cube, Sudoku, Jogging Hobbies

Interview Date: 28-02-2020 (Afternoon) Board: Manoj Soni Sir Hobbies: Rubik’s cube, Sudoku, Jogging Background: B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering Optional: Mechanical Engineering Chairman Write the figure of 5 trillion. What is gdp. What is this 5 trillion dollar economy. How to achieve it. What can an individual do to make it happen. How to give boost… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #88]: Manoj Soni Board, Mechanical Engineering Optional, Rubik’s cube, Sudoku, Jogging Hobbies

[UPSC Interview Transcript #87]: Smita Nagraj Board, Mathematics Optional, Dancing, Cooking Hobbies

Date of Interview: 28/02/2020 Board: Smt Smita Nagraj Background: B.Tech & MS in Civil Engg Optional: Maths Employee: NABARD Hobbies: dancing, cooking (no questions asked on hobbies) Chairman How is your work in NABARD? Do we need NABARD? Are other institutions not sufficient? Gov also has specialised staff, monitoring personnel, etc.? As you have mentioned… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #87]: Smita Nagraj Board, Mathematics Optional, Dancing, Cooking Hobbies

10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 20 2021

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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 20, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs March 20 brief for you today Contents1 GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict2 Significance of QUAD leaders’ summit for India3 Impact of inflation targeting in India4 Inefficiencies in the Aadhaar project GNCT of Delhi Amendment Bill 2021 and Supreme Court’s Verdict… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 20, 2021

Effectiveness of Inflation Targeting in India – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction: RBI adopted the Inflation Targeting on the recommendations of the Urjit Patel committee in 2016. Almost 5 years have passed since its adoption. The RBI has also announced a formal review of its inflation targeting method. Hence, there is a requirement for an elaborate review to examine the performance of this method. In this… Continue reading Effectiveness of Inflation Targeting in India – Explained, Pointwise

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