A Merger To Better Manage The Indian Railways
Context Creation of the new Indian Railways Management Services (IRMS) marks a paradigm shift in the management of one of the world’s largest rail networks. Focus should now be on training the new officers. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions […]
SC to Look Into Easing Adoption Methodology
Context: The Supreme Court decided to examine a plea to simplify the legal process for adoption of children in the country. The petition filed said that there were only 4,000 child adoptions annually though there were 3 crore orphan children in the country. Child Adoption Resource Information and Guidance System ought to appoint trained “adoption preparers” […]
On Making Kannada Mandatory For UG Courses
Context: Recently, the High Court of Karnataka stayed the implementation of two orders issued by the State Government making Kannada a compulsory language for undergraduate courses such as BA, BSc, BCom, etc., from the academic year 2021-22. With the interim order of the High Court, students admitted for the academic year 2021-22 are not required […]
The languages India Speaks
Context: Recently, Home Minister suggested that states should communicate with each other in Hindi rather than English, while stressing that Hindi should not be an alternative to local languages. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: How widely is Hindi spoken in India? Has it always been this widespread? And how widely is […]
India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden met virtually, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh were in Washington for the fourth ‘2+2’ foreign and defence ministry dialogues with their U.S. counterparts. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Highlights of the Meeting ‘2+2’ Dialogue Highlights […]
Idea that Judges Appoint Judges Is Wrong
Context: The impression that “judges appoint judges” in India is wrong. It is the government which “finally appoints the judges in the name of the President of India, the head of our state”, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said in conversation with US Supreme Court judge. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
State Energy and Climate Index
Context: NITI Aayog puts out Energy and Climate Index list. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Background About State Energy & Climate Index (SECI) Highlights of SECI Background: India, the third-largest energy consumer and the third-largest oil importer is working aggressively to provide affordable energy, ensuring energy access to all and ensuring […]
Idea that Judges Appoint Judges Is Wrong by CJI
Context: The impression that “judges appoint judges” in India is wrong. It is the government which “finally appoints the judges in the name of the President of India, the head of our state”, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said in conversation with US Supreme Court judge. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of […]
It Is Time To Let Sleeping Dogmas Lie
Context Recent remark of the Home Minister of using Hindi as the ‘linking language’ has drawn criticism of the various sections in the country. Relevance GS-I: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Dimensions of the Article What is the issue? Part of ‘Hindi Promotion’ Missing the Point About Efficiency Vehicle of Entertainment Fear […]
In Pandemic Shock, Critical Lessons for MSMEs
Context Apart from government policies that help the MSMEs recover, financial safety nets must be created for MSMEs to help them face economic shocks and be more resilient. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Dimensions of the Article Present Scenario for MSMEs Impact of the Pandemic Lessons […]