[Burning Issues] Eclipses This Year
On June 21, 2020 India witnessed an Annular solar eclipse. Solar Eclipses have caused fear, inspired curiosity, and have… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Eclipses This Year
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[Burning Issue] Blockchain Technology and COVID-19
The coronavirus has impacted countries, communities and individuals in countless ways, from school closures to health-care insurance issues, not… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Blockchain Technology and COVID-19
[Burning Issue] India-Nepal Border Row
Culturally speaking, India and Nepal share a great people to people interaction. But lately the two countries have been in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-Nepal Border Row
[Burning Issue] Tropical Cyclones and India
WMO has applauded the India Meteorological Department’s forecast and updates on super cyclone Amphan as “best practice” as the… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Tropical Cyclones and India
[Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
Termed in a moment of hubris by present government as ‘“a living monument of UPA’s failures”, the government has… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
[Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
Farmers in India constantly battle against skewed monsoon and erratic rainfall, extreme natural events, interrupted supply chains and rising inflation.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
[Burning Issue] National Security Law debate in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is burning again. Last year it was Fugitive Offenders Amendment bill, now it’s National Security Law. This anthem… Continue reading [Burning Issue] National Security Law debate in Hong Kong
[Burning Issue] Rise of Economic Nationalism
“Globalization presumes sustained economic growth. Otherwise, the process loses its economic benefits and political support.” Paul Samuelson Context Guess what… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Rise of Economic Nationalism
[Burning Issue] India-China Skirmish in Ladakh
“Hindi Chini bhai bhai” – The tale of these brothers is filled with so much action and drama that it… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India-China Skirmish in Ladakh
[Burning Issues] Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package
Today we decode parts of the “20 lakh crore” Economic Package. Fair warning though. It’s a long journey to… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Atmanirbhar Abhiyan Package
Civil Services Prelims Date To Be Announced On June 5 After Assessing Situation
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has notified that it will announce the Civil Services exam (prelims) date on… Continue reading Civil Services Prelims Date To Be Announced On June 5 After Assessing Situation
[Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part I)
The Covid-19 pandemic has left its impact on all sectors of the economy but nowhere is the hurt as much… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part I)
[Burning Issue] Vizag Gas Leak
The Vizag Gas Leak was an industrial accident that occurred at a chemical plant in R. R. Venkatapuram village near… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Vizag Gas Leak
[Burning Issue] Judiciary in Times of COVID-19 Outbreak
During the Second World War, when the Luftwaffe (German air force) was wreaking havoc over London with its incessant… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Judiciary in Times of COVID-19 Outbreak
[Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part II)
COVID-19 and MSMEs The MSMEs were already struggling — in terms of declining revenues and capacity utilization — in the… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Fiscal Push for MSME Sector of India (Part II)
[Burning Issue] Key takeaways from the report on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)
As India embarks on its journey of 5 trillion Economy, the importance of Infrastructure cannot be undermined. PM Modi in… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Key takeaways from the report on National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)
[Burning Issue] The COVID chapter in Indian Diplomacy
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 has created multiple challenges for the entire world. Apart from primary challenges like containing… Continue reading [Burning Issue] The COVID chapter in Indian Diplomacy
[Burning Issue] 100% Reservation and Associated Issues
Background Reservation in India is a system of affirmative action by the State that provides representation for historically and currently… Continue reading [Burning Issue] 100% Reservation and Associated Issues
[Burning Issue] India’s Amended FDI Norms amidst Hostile Takeover Efforts by China
For India, the problem lies that, trade with China has often been viewed as a positive in a… Continue reading [Burning Issue] India’s Amended FDI Norms amidst Hostile Takeover Efforts by China
[Burning Issues] Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020
Context Major Port Authorities Bill 2020 was recently introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Shipping.… Continue reading [Burning Issues] Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020
