=> Levelling up • It is an important intervention to have made, for we can see from the histories of different parts of the world that the relationship between the movements in poverty and inequality is not unique. • We…
• The Supreme Court, in its recent judgment in Subhash Kashinath Mahajan v. State of Maharashtra, has stirred up a debate which is bound to impact the law and policy on the prohibition of the practice of untouchability and prevention…
=> YES (1) Why does a Country spend on Defence? • For a developing country that is committed to enhancing the quality of life of its citizens, defence is usually the last thing on the nation’s mind. • No government…
• It has been almost a decade and this gives rise to the fact that the act requires a review of the implementation of act. => Implementation by states • A total of five States (Goa, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim and…
• The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, mandatorily requires promoters to register all real estate projects with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) in their respective States. This registration is vital for any real estate project, because even…
• The Indian economy is currently growing at about 7%, after dipping below 6% following demonetisation. It is projected to grow over 7% this year. That is faster than China’s growth rate and makes India effectively the fastest-growing economy in…
• PM’s Visit to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London this week. • It will redefine the priorities of the Commonwealth and also India’s neighbourhood policy is coming under scrutiny. • The visit of Nepali Prime Minister K.P.…
• The forecast of a normal monsoon has brought relief all around. For farmers, the India Meteorological Department’s estimate that rainfall during the summer, between June and September, will be 97% of the 50-year average of 89 cm, is bound…
• In June 2017, the Medical Council of India (MCI) made publishing original research in indexed journals a prerequisite for appointments and promotions of teaching faculty in medical colleges. Recruitment, tenure and promotions are often linked to research publications in…
=> OIL MARKET RECENTLY • After a sharp fall at the beginning of the year, oil prices have risen dramatically in recent weeks. The price of Brent crude has risen by around $10 since it touched a short-term low of…
• With climate change, its worsening slow onset effects such as droughts, effects from sea level rise and water shortages will cause many to leave their homes and move to safer places. • Such migration may be a choice in…
• The government’s foreign policy moves over the past few months represent an unannounced but profound shift in its thinking about the neighbourhood. This could change the course of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign policy before the general election next…
