GSAT-15 set to replace dying INSAT-3A and 4B – GSAT 15 will be launched next week to replace two satellites INSAT 3A and INSAT 4B which are expiring in the coming months. The Satellite mainly caters to the DTH operators ,VSAT operators who provide broadband and and DSNG (digital satellite news gathering) for TV news channels. Saudi Arabia’s Arabsat-6B/Badr-7 also will be launched alongside on European Arianespace’s Ariane-5 launcher(Science & Technology – GS Paper III)
International
S. China Sea row cancels ASEAN joint statement – In the midst of differences between countries on the issue of South China Sea and recent patrolling by US in South China Sea escalating tensions, the joint statement at the end of ASEAN was cancelled. (Regional Groupings – GS Paper II)
‘Amendments to charter will resolve Nepal crisis’ – Nepal reassures in United Nations that the issues in new Nepalese Constitution will be dealt with time amendment of Constitution in future,(India & her Neighbours – GS Paper II)
Crisis deepens in the Maldives – The current regime in Maldives has initiated emergency in the country which is aimed towards silencing the opposition. (India & her Neighbours – GS Paper II)
Business
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Opinion-Editorial
Regulate, don’t eliminate – In the wake of recent decision of government to ban commercial surrogacy. The article explains what surrogacy is and why India is a thriving market for commercial surrogacy. the article further analyses the fate of women and people who want children who are in the process now. This decision leaves them in a limbo where surrogate women can be punished while parents will have difficulty collecting the child.(Government Policies – GS Paper II)
A gratifying outcome – The article looks into the society setup which is leading to the causes of sexual assault on women in India. The article also acknowledges the judiciary ‘s role of fast tracking the cases related to sexual assault on women where judgement has been delivered in record time.(Indian Society Issues – GS Paper I)
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
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LiveMint
The fraught politics of the Trans-Pacific Partnership – The article says that TPP has vast potential. The article analyses the politics of trade liberalisation which they suggest is way more complex as the intended motive of political players in country needs to be addressed for any trade liberalisation to go through. (International Economic Groupings – GS Paper II)
Why competition will be good for the bureaucracy – In the wake of policy making getting more complex and requiring more specialised skill set, author feels that bureaucracy set up of 19th century is in many terms outdated handle situations. The article looks into different administrative reforms committee and suggest what can be done to make bureaucracy more responsive to present day situations.(Indian Bureaucracy – GS Paper II)
The path to sustainable, long-term growth – India is in a sweet spot among the gloomy picture that global economy paints. Over 18 months India has shown improvement over almost all macroeconomic indicators as well as major rankings of competitiveness and ease of business doing in global ranks. The article analyse what India should do now to take advantage of its standing today and to make sure that there is a sustainable growth.(Sustainable Growth – GS Paper III)
Economic Times
New Bankruptcy Bill to Speed up Shutdown of Cos – Entrepreneurship and start-ups are on rise in India, to sustain this picture there need to be a proper exit mechanism, as it boosts confidence of people involved as well adds to ease of doing business. 180 days and a new regulator to oversee the process has been proposed by The Bankruptcy Law Reform Commission headed by former law secretary TK Viswanathan. (Indian Economy – GS Paper III)
NITI Panel Proposes Agri Reforms to Curb Price Rise – To address the politically sensitive issue of crop price rise issue, NITI Aayoh has suggested few reform to solve the problems. Some of the measures are – (i) setting up of a unified national agriculture market, (ii) hanging land lease laws and (iii) creating a mechanism to facilitate easy exit for farmers who want to move out of agriculture. System of deficiency price payment ( ensure that farmers get compensated on the basis of the difference between farm harvest price and the price assured without any bar on minimum procurement.) for at least half of the crops in the country on a sustainable basis, compared to the existing mechanism of providing minimum support price to just four crops is being planned. (Government Policies – GS Paper II)
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