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What is NEET? National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET-UG is an entrance examination in India. Purpose of NEET To reduce the mental and financial burden on medical aspirants, reduce malpractice, etc. Background NEET was declared illegal and unconstitutional by Supreme Court of India in 2013. Grounds on which it was struck down in 2013…

Issue It is about some decisions, which should have been avoided while pursuing foreign policy. Nepal India’s unpopularity in Nepal had increased in the recent past. Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Prime Minister had cleared that Sri Lanka is neither pro-India nor pro-China. Maldives India is accused of interfering with the internal matter of Maldives. Myanmar…

What is meant by defamation? Action of damaging the good reputation of someone. Defamation as civil wrong Civil wrong tends to provide for a redressal of wrongs by awarding compensation. Defamation as criminal offence Section 499 of the IPC defines what amounts to criminal defamation. Basic requirements for a successful defamation suit Defamatory statement, Claimant…

Issue Amendment to RTI act History Its founding members included social activists, journalists, lawyers, professionals, retired civil servants and academics. What is RTI? It is a law that empowers every citizen to seek replies from the public-funded organisations. What comes under its purview? Citizens can ask for anything that the government can disclose to Parliament.…

Background According to Doing Business 2016 report India ranks 136 out of 189 countries when it comes to resolving insolvency. Importance of Bankruptcy law The code seeks to improve the ease of doing business in the country. Earlier Bankruptcy law Multiplicity of laws has been a problem in the way of banks failing to recover…

What is DTAA? Bilateral economic agreement between two nations. Importance of this To protect a person or an entity from being taxed twice on same income. What was the problem with Mauritius? Mauritius, and other tax havens, has almost negligible taxes. How big was the problem? Mauritius accounts for 34% of total FDI in India…

What is jobless growth?  It is an economic phenomenon. Problem in India Economy is growing without creating much job. Quality of new jobs added It is also distressing. Analysis Economic growth is meaningful only as long as it creates new non-agricultural jobs. Effect of infrastructure investment As infrastructure investment has picked up  the number of…

Background Brief History of Nepal from British period. Controversy over 2015 Constitution Madhesi protest. Who are Madhesi The Madhesi also referred to as Teraibasi Nepali are an indigenous ethnic group of Nepalese people. Recent developments Once again, Nepal appears to be on the brink of leadership change.   Background Nepal was a Hindu kingdom in…

Historical background of Silk Road The Silk Road was a network of trade routes, formally established during the Han Dynasty. It reached its height during the Tang Dynasty. Objective of reviving this route Economic and strategic About one road one belt project It has two components Conceptual Frameworkk The Belt and Road Initiative aims to…

Issue Opportunity for India in manufacturing sector Analysis contribution of manufacturing in India’s GDP Importance of manufacturing sector Modernise agriculture, provide job,etc. Things in favour of India India’s Young population Challenges (Bottlenecks) Poor Infrastructure, inadequate skill, etc. Solution Make in India Benefit of Make in India Reduce import bill. National Policy on Electronics (NPE) to…