Why India stayed out of RCEP.

India has decided to stay out of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) due to a number of reasons which include the concerns of farmers, dairy sector and the micro, small and medium enterprises. The design of the RCEP is such that it would reduce import tariffs to a great extent and thus a huge … Continue reading Why India stayed out of RCEP.

Primary Issues associated with Naga Peace Talks - The issue of territory - Nagas don’t live in a single territory. They are spread across Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The presence of numerous tribes, ethnic and sub-ethnic groups in Nagaland. Taking all of them on board is an issue. Heavy taxation on the local population … Continue reading Naga Issue

Right to Education

The 'Right to Education' has been recognized by the Constitution of India. However, the actual implementation on the ground has been far from what needs to be done to improve the ailing education system. Watch this parliamentary debate on the 'Right to Education'. The video is a old, however, many of these concerns stay valid … Continue reading Right to Education

Corporate Governance.

What is Corporate 'Good Governance': - It can be defined as: Transparent, fair and ethical corporate behaviour. Full and accurate disclosure of financial and operational information. Adherence to letter and spirit of law. Lastly, corporate social responsibility (which is a process that balances the demands of the shareholders for maximum dividends and capital appreciation with … Continue reading Corporate Governance.

Forest Fires

Relevance - Fires in Bandipur Tiger reserve have become a common phenomenon which leads to the loss of thousands of acres of pristine forests and large scale loss of wildlife. Primary reasons - Abundance of leaf litter and dry shrubs due to the absence of Northeast monsoon provides an ideal condition for wildfire. Abundance of … Continue reading Forest Fires

Brexit – Quick Notes

The people of Britain, in 2016, had voted for its withdrawal from the European Union (EU). This process of withdrawal of Britain from the EU is commonly referred to as Brexit. To check out the Key Dates of Brexit, visit this link: https://www.theweek.co.uk/100284/brexit-timeline-key-dates-in-the-uk-s-break-up-with-the-eu Primary Reasons why Britain wants to leave the EU – Trade (Britain … Continue reading Brexit – Quick Notes

Revision Article – Mental Health.

This is a revision article. If you wish to read about the issue in detail, visit the following link: https://pointias443387146.wordpress.com/mental-health-issue-in-india/ Data: India is the most depressed country in the world, according to a recent World Health Organisation, followed by China and the USA. A study conducted by the World Health Organization in 2015 shows that … Continue reading Revision Article – Mental Health.