Source– The post is based on the article “India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking” published in livemint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance – Government Policies for various sectors Relevance: Need of data in effective policy making News- Official statistics provide crucial inputs to policymaking in any modern democracy. The last… Continue reading India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking
Tag: Governance
Transparency in governance
Source: The post is based on the article “Transparency in governance” published in “Business Standard” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. News: The SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has set significantly higher standards of transparency and corporate governance for listed stocks by amending the LODR… Continue reading Transparency in governance
Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India
Source– The post is based on the article “Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India” published in The Hindu on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and issues arising out of implementation Relevance: Issues regarding Digital Technologies News- .The Ministry of Electronics and IT has been actively organising consultations on the proposed “Digital… Continue reading Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India
[Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Water conservation through community planning – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Water conservation is a critical global concern, emphasized by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which promotes clean water and sanitation for all. An integral part of this goal involves managing water resources sustainably and ensuring that every drop is used efficiently. In a populous country like… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Water conservation through community planning – Explained, pointwise
India’s nuclear liability law and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s nuclear liability law, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLND) 2010, outlines the legal framework for handling liability in the event of a nuclear accident. It governs compensation for victims and holds nuclear facility operators responsible for any damage caused. While this law aims to protect citizens and… Continue reading India’s nuclear liability law and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Groundwater Water Management through Panchayats – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Water is an essential natural resource for sustaining life and livelihoods, especially in rural areas. However, it is increasingly becoming a scarce commodity due to over-exploitation and insufficient natural replenishment. With the mounting pressure of population growth and water-consuming sectors, sustainable water management has become vital in rural areas. Panchayati… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Groundwater Water Management through Panchayats – Explained, pointwise
Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Need and Significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s growth in international arbitration has been slow despite opening up its economy in the 1990s. At the Delhi Arbitration Weekend in February 2023, the Union Law Minister emphasised the need for institutional arbitration to enhance the ease of doing business. However, India’s low ranking in ‘Enforcing Contracts’ shows it… Continue reading Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Need and Significance – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra January 2023 Summary] Cooperatives to FPOs: A Paradigm Shift – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The cooperative movement is a voluntary movement of the people. The movement has been carried out democratically by pooling together of resources for completing a given activity. The purpose is to achieve or secure certain benefits or advantages that people cannot get individually. Cooperative Movement also aims to promote specific… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January 2023 Summary] Cooperatives to FPOs: A Paradigm Shift – Explained, pointwise
Issues Related to Prisons and Prison Reforms – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction While addressing the Annual Police Meet, the Prime Minister called for Prison Reforms to improve jail management in India. Earlier, on the occasion of the Constitution Day (November 26, 2022), the President of India had expressed concerns over overcrowding of prisons. She had suggested decongesting of prisons and the need… Continue reading Issues Related to Prisons and Prison Reforms – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra January 2023 Summary] Cooperative Entrepreneurship – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction To achieve the objective of inclusive development, many different approaches to community development have been advocated by development planners and policy makers. Many of these approaches have been put into practise by State Governments and Union Administrations. Among these, one powerful strategy has been to tap the potential of cooperatives… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January 2023 Summary] Cooperative Entrepreneurship – Explained, pointwise
