18th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Getting India back to the Afghan high table The new Indian road to Lipu Lekh, Explained The Taiwan question GETTING INDIA BACK TO THE AFGHAN HIGH TABLE Focus: GS-II International Relations Introduction An Election result that was rejected by Mr. Ghani’s main rival, Abdullah Abdullah led to two simultaneous swearing-ins; both Mr. Ghani and […]
17th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents How will the COVID-19 relief for MSMEs help? Measures to deal with the farm crisis? HOW WILL THE COVID-19 RELIEF FOR MSMES HELP? Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The first tranche of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan that was aimed at micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) was announced […]
16th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents The judiciary and migrant workers Submerged mangrove forests are scientific wonders THE JUDICIARY AND MIGRANT WORKERS Focus: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Introduction Millions of stranded workers, facing an acute shortage of food and cash, have desperately tried to return home. Five weeks after the lockdown was imposed, the government finally introduced measures to enable […]
15th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents What is the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system? Are India’s labour laws too restrictive? Five ways how blockchain technology can aid recovery India’s revival plan must focus on cities WHAT IS THE ‘ONE NATION, ONE RATION CARD’ SYSTEM? Focus: GS-II Social Justice, Governance Why in news? Finance Minister on 14th May 2020 announced […]
14th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Provide income support, restore jobs Which sectors depend on imports, and which do not? Heed the difference: Strategies to exit lockdown Nirbharta Starts at Home PROVIDE INCOME SUPPORT, RESTORE JOBS Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? States such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Gujrat have scrapped Labour laws as a move to […]
13th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Riding roughshod over State governments Getting cash transfers out of a JAM Why Labour Law Rejig is no Reform? RIDING ROUGHSHOD OVER STATE GOVERNMENTS Focus: GS-II Governance, GS-III Disaster Management Introduction During the lockdowns the Centre has issued guidelines from time to time, ostensibly under the Disaster Management Act of 2005, containing varying restrictions […]
12th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Now or Never: States are driving bold reforms Equal freedom and forced labour Playing out live, a narrative of discrimination The need for a second chamber: Bicameral Legislature Reduce the country’s preference for cash NOW OR NEVER: STATES ARE DRIVING BOLD REFORMS Focus: GS-II Indian Economy Why in news? Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and […]
11th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents The trends shaping the post-COVID-19 world Responding to COVID-19 at the grassroots The face of Exploitation: Workers’ Rights and Dignity What labour law changes mean? THE TRENDS SHAPING THE POST COVID-19 WORLD Focus: GS-II International Relations Asia ascending, U.S. waning The first trend which became clear in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial […]
10th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents A new concern: Early Locusts Lockdown air: less NO2, same PM 2.5, Urban Ozone Difference: PM CARES Fund and PM’s National Relief Fund How can inter-State workers be protected? A NEW CONCERN: EARLY LOCUSTS Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Agriculture Why in news? On April 11-12, scientists at the Locust Warning Organisation (LWO) observed […]
9th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents Slower growth and a tighter fiscal Contempt for labour: On dilution of labour laws Raghuram Rajan explains: How best to stimulate economy? SLOWER GROWTH AND A TIGHTER FISCAL Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Introduction Various institutions have assessed India’s growth prospects for 2020-21 ranging from 0.8% (Fitch) to 4.0% (Asian Development Bank). This wide range […]