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Do we need Fiscal Council

Why there is a need for Fiscal Council? With a complex polity and manifold development challenges, India need institutional mechanisms for prudent fiscal practices. An independent fiscal council can bring about much needed transparency and accountability in fiscal processes across the federal polity. International experience suggests that a fiscal council improves the quality of debate… Continue reading Do we need Fiscal Council

[pib] ASEEM Portal

Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employee-Employer Mapping (ASEEM) portal to help skilled people find sustainable livelihood opportunities. There are various web/portals/apps with peculiar names such as YUKTI, DISHA, SWAYAM etc. Their core purpose is similar with slight differences. Pen them down on a separate sheet. ASEEM Portal ASEEM refers… Continue reading [pib] ASEEM Portal

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteurs have made public their third communication forwarded to India expressing concern over alleged excessive use of force, ill-treatment during arrests and detentions. Practice question for mains: Q.There is an urgent need for reforming the criminal justice system in India in light of rising cases of custodial torture and killings. Comment.… Continue reading International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

Digitising the state

This article examines the issues with governments account problems and their implications. It also suggests the ways to deal with the problems with data management in India.It is is line with the suggestions made by the CAG in this regard. Problem with government account keeping The Union budget grew from Rs 197 crore in 1947… Continue reading Digitising the state

Postal Ballots in Elections

The Election Commission has announced that it will allow those above the age of 65 as well as those under home or institutional quarantine to vote using postal ballots during the Bihar elections. Opposition parties are unhappy with the move and termed it unconstitutional. Try this question from CSP 2017: Q.Consider the following statements: The… Continue reading Postal Ballots in Elections

[pib] Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for Urban Migrants / Poor

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for developing of Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs). for urban migrants  / poor. Try this question from CSP 2015: “Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojna’ has been launched for (a) Providing housing loan to poor people at cheaper interest rates (b) Promoting women’s Self-Help Groups in backward areas (c) Promoting… Continue reading [pib] Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (AHRCs) for Urban Migrants / Poor

Analysing the impact of reservation

Provision of reservation has helped in correcting the historical injustice in some way. However, the recent decline in government jobs and policy changes could undermine the provision of reservation. How reservation helped SCs and OBCs: Some figures In the Central Administrative Services, SCs reached 14 per cent of the Class C in 1984. They reached… Continue reading Analysing the impact of reservation

U.S. stance on CAATSA unchanged

Recently India had planned for the purchase of Mig-19 fighter aircraft with Russia at an estimated Rs. 18,148 crore. The U.S has reacted to countries, including India, on sanctions for the purchase of Russian arms has not changed. Practice question for mains: Q.What is CAATSA law? Discuss how it will impact India’s ties with Russia.… Continue reading U.S. stance on CAATSA unchanged

Species in news: Golden Birdwing

A Himalayan butterfly named golden birdwing is now India’s largest recorded butterfly. Try this MCQ: Q.The Himalayan Golden Birdwing recently seen in news is a: a)Biggest butterfly b)Smallest avian specie c)Biggest freshwater fish d)Honeybee Golden Birdwing A Himalayan butterfly named golden birdwing is now India’s largest, a record the southern birdwing held for 88 years.… Continue reading Species in news: Golden Birdwing

Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary

In a bid to further its territorial ambitions, China has recently claimed the Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in Eastern Bhutan as its own territory. Practice question for mains: Q.What are the various fronts of Chinese imperial expansionism across the South Asian Region? About the Sakteng WLS Sakteng is a wildlife sanctuary located mostly in Trashigang District… Continue reading Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary

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