Recovery takes more than reforms
Context: The most recent growth estimates of the National Statistical Office show that after a steep contraction in the first quarter of 2020, growth accelerated steadily afterwards. This would have assured a recovery had we not experienced the second wave of the pandemic that came with the current financial year 2021. Overlapping State-level lockdowns that […]
Centre opens 14 disability early intervention centres
Context: The Union Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE) Ministry launched 14 cross disability early intervention centres across the country to provide support to infants and young children at risk of or with disabilities. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes, Government Initiatives and Policies) Dimensions of the Article: Understanding what is “Disability” Disability in India Numbers […]
World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) 2021
Context: India maintained its 43rd rank on the World Competitiveness Index 2021, compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Inclusive Growth) Dimensions of the Article: World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY) Highlights of World Competitiveness Index 2021 How the countries performed in World Competitiveness Index 2021? […]
India extends $100 mn loan to Sri Lanka
Context: India and Sri Lanka signed an agreement for a $100-million loan from the Export Import Bank of India to support the island nation’s efforts to expand solar power coverage. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations (India’s Neighbors, Foreign Policies and treaties affecting India’s Interests) Dimensions of the Article: India – Sri Lanka and debt Sri Lanka’s […]