THE GOVT, AND RBI FACE A TRILEMMA REGARDING PSBS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy What is the trilemma? The sovereign (government) and the regulator (RBI) face a trilemma: It is clear that it is not possible to: have dominance of government banks (public sector banks) in the banking sector; retain independent regulation; and adhere to public debt-gross domestic product (GDP) targets. The government along with […]
PARENTS, THE FIRST AND NATURAL TUTORS
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction The National Education Policy (NEP) emphatically makes the case for early childhood care and education (ECCE). The NEP 2020 says that Schools providing quality ECCE reap the greatest dividends for children who come from families that are economically disadvantaged. Details Over 85% of a child’s cumulative brain development occurs before […]
QUESTIONS BEING RAISED ABOUT GOVERNOR’S ACTIONS
Focus: GS-II Governance, Polity Introduction The Rajasthan Governor repeatedly turned down the advice of the Council of Ministers to convene a session of the Rajasthan Assembly. What are the related powers of a Governor? The Supreme Court reiterated that “the functions, duties and powers of the Governor by or under the Constitution are ‘cabined, cribbed, […]
7th August 2020, Static Quiz on Indian Economy
EDUCATION, NEP AND CHALLENGES EXPLAINED
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction The Union Cabinet approved a new National Education Policy 2020 – meant to provide an overarching vision and comprehensive framework for both school and higher education across the country. Click here to read more about the key proposals What is the timeline for implementation? The policy is meant to transform […]
PIB 6th August
Contents Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Indian Railways to introduce “Kisan Rail” India Water Resources Information System National Handloom Day UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition IBBI amends the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India 150th Birth Anniversary of Abanindranath Tagore RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA Focus: GS-III Agriculture Why in news? Innovation and Agri-entrepreneurship Development programme has been […]