Important Data/Facts – Defence Sector

Percentage of GDP spent on defence in 2020-21 - 2.1% of estimated GDP. India has the second largest armed force in the world. India has 15% share in global arms imports. In 2020-21, the Ministry of Defence has been allocated Rs 4,71,378 crore. This includes expenditure for salaries of armed forces and civilians, pensions, … Continue reading Important Data/Facts – Defence Sector

COVID 19 – Impact on Economy

In a highly volatile session, equity indices on Friday erased most of their losses in afternoon trade as markets rebounded from record lows. The benchmark BSE sensex and the broader NSE Nifty plunged over 10 per cent, hitting their lower circuit limits, within the first 15 minutes of opening of the session. The steep dive … Continue reading COVID 19 – Impact on Economy

Defense Export/Import

Practice Questions: What steps have been taken by the government of India to streamline the process of defense procurement in India? - 150 words The defense manufacturing sector in India has a huge export potential. Do you agree? Highlight the advantages of the effective utilization of India's defense export potential. - 250 words. Stockholm International … Continue reading Defense Export/Import

The Big Picture – Coronavirus & Digital Solution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwm3Kvul3Xc Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked people to share technology-driven solutions for coronavirus. In a tweet, PM Modi said, a lot of people have been sharing technology-driven solutions for COVID-19. Prime Minister urged them to share it on citizen engagement platform MyGov saying the efforts can help many. The Pm said, innovation should … Continue reading The Big Picture – Coronavirus & Digital Solution

Contributions by Government Institutions

Various government institutions are involved in the process of finding means to cushion the impact of COVID-19: 1. Indian Council of Medial Research (ICMR) – The ICMR is at the fore-front of finding short-term and long-term solutions to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICMR has been continuously issuing advisories, notifications and guidelines to hospitals and the public … Continue reading Contributions by Government Institutions

Coronavirus and the Future of the Workplace in India | Amitabh Kant

As India witnesses a rigorous lockdown of over 80 cities and districts in the country, including the national capital, there is increasing reliance on technology to contain the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. With most offices switching to teleworking or 'work from home', can we posit the Indian workforce as rapidly moving towards a more … Continue reading Coronavirus and the Future of the Workplace in India | Amitabh Kant

The Big Picture – Pandemic & Public Health System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwENA1rmQio The government has been quick to adopt a multipronged strategy, including issuance of clear guidelines to ministries for coordinated action, imposition of travel restrictions, suspension of visas, large-scale screening and contact tracing as well as regular dissemination of information to the public. Mounting a swift response involving all stakeholders in a country of … Continue reading The Big Picture – Pandemic & Public Health System

Nomination of ex-CJI to RS

Relevance - In March, 2020, the ex-Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi was nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India. Important points: May be categorized as a blow to the independence of the judiciary. Suspicion of ‘quid pro quo’ (as a reward by the government, the biggest litigant); “aloofness” is a most … Continue reading Nomination of ex-CJI to RS

India’s Internal Security | ORF HINDU CONCLAVE 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApmnT5V1U-M Security – internal as well as external is a foundational pillar and a primary concern of nation-states everywhere. As an independent nation, India has often struggled with the question of internal security and in light of recent events, this question has not only assumed unparalleled significance in policy circles but also generated a … Continue reading India’s Internal Security | ORF HINDU CONCLAVE 2020

The Big Picture: Facial Recognition – Uses & Concerns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg4Oco0_flA Facial recognition has become a cause for concern in western democracies. The European Commission is considering imposing a five-year moratorium on the use of facial recognition technologies in the European Union (EU). In the United States (US), municipalities have passed, or are considering passing prohibitions, India, however, is rushing to adopt public facial … Continue reading The Big Picture: Facial Recognition – Uses & Concerns