Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission

Source– The post is based on the article “Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission” published in live Mint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Fiscal Federalism Relevance: Appointment of The Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC) News- The soon-to-be-appointed 16th Finance Commission will have to tackle problems in Centre-state relations ,solve issues of… Continue reading Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission

India and the US-China chips war

Source: The post is based on the article “India and the US-China chips war” published in The Indian Express on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed & Developing Countries on India’s Interests Relevance: concerns with the semiconductor industry News: The article explains about the concerns associated… Continue reading India and the US-China chips war

Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional

Source: The post is based on the article “Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism  Relevance: Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi  News:  The article explains the issues related to the current tussle between the Delhi government and the central government for control… Continue reading Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional

Manila and New Delhi: A 21st Century Partnership

Source: The post is based on the article “Manila and New Delhi: A 21st Century Partnership” published in The Indian Express on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings  Relevance: India-Philippines Relations  News:  Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines will be meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister for the fifth iteration of… Continue reading Manila and New Delhi: A 21st Century Partnership

Rankings, and the realities of higher education

Source: The post is based on the article “Rankings, and the realities of higher education” published in The Hindu on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education  Relevance: Higher education   News: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) recently released the India Rankings for 2023 , evaluates institutions on certain… Continue reading Rankings, and the realities of higher education

Private, unlimited – Indo-US tech deals expand scope for private sector

Source: The post is based on the article “Private, unlimited” published in “Business Standard” on 29th June 2023.  Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India.  News: Indo-US tech deals signed during Prime Minister Modi’s state visit to the US appear to primarily benefit the government sector, but they have… Continue reading Private, unlimited – Indo-US tech deals expand scope for private sector

PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities

Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Directive Principles of State Policy News: After the Law Commission invited views on the UCC (Uniform Civil Code),… Continue reading PM Modi pushes for Uniform Civil Code: How it can impact different communities

Tracing the arc of American ‘exception-ism’ for India

Source– The post is based on the article “A lifeline for Indian science” published in the “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and US bilateral relationship News- The article explains the recent improvement in Indo-US relationship and exceptions made by the US for India to forge… Continue reading Tracing the arc of American ‘exception-ism’ for India

Spring cleaning – on Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER)

Source– The post is based on the article “Spring cleaning” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News – The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the new Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER) without any explanation. What are some facts about new GMER regulations?… Continue reading Spring cleaning – on Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (GMER)

The concerns about India-U.S. digital trade

Source– The post is based on the article “The concerns about India-U.S. digital trade” published in “The Hindu” on 28th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and US bilateral relationship News– During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s U.S. state visit, cooperation on technology emerged as a prominent outcome. Contents1 What is the… Continue reading The concerns about India-U.S. digital trade

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