Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 May 2022
Contents
- India needs parliamentary supervision of trade pacts
- Branch campuses in India, prospects and challenges
India Needs Parliamentary Supervision of Trade Pacts
Context
India is negotiating and signing several free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries like Australia, the UK, Israel, and the EU. While the economic benefits of these FTAs have been studied, there is very little discussion on the lack of parliamentary scrutiny of these treaties.
Relevance
GS-III: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth.
Dimensions of the Article
- Provisions in the Constitution
- Lack of parliamentary oversight and its implications
- Way Forward
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Branch Campuses in India, Prospects and Challenges
Context
India, after half a century of keeping its higher education doors closed to foreigners, is on the cusp of opening itself to the world.
Relevance
GS-II: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.
Dimensions of the Article
- Higher Education Reforms
- Opportunities for Branch Campuses
- Current Initiatives
- Challenges to Branch Campuses
- Way Forward
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