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.

Disinvestment

Practice Questions – The Union Cabinet has recently decided to approve strategic disinvestment of the government’s shareholding in few public sector enterprises. In light of the current economic scenario, discuss the challenges which such a disinvestment process would face. – 200 words. What do you understand by the term ‘disinvestment’ and what are its advantages? … Continue reading Disinvestment

Compulsory Voting

Practice Question - Why has the debate on the requirement of the implementation of 'compulsory voting' has resurfaced in India? Describe the challenges in the implementation of such a scheme. - 250 words. What is compulsory voting? Compulsory voting is a system in which citizens are required by law to vote in elections or at … Continue reading Compulsory Voting

Crisis in the Arab World

Image Source - Trend News Agency Practice Question - The 'Arab World' today is in a complete state of disarray. Do you agree? Give reasons. - 250 words. What was the impact of the “Arab Spring” on the Arab world? The Arab Spring was a series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread … Continue reading Crisis in the Arab World

Electoral Bonds

What are Electoral Bonds (EBs)? This is a bearer instrument in the nature of a Promissory Note that is payable to the bearer on demand and is interest-free. According to the official notification, electoral bonds can be purchased by any citizen of India - singly or along with other individuals - or a body incorporated … Continue reading Electoral Bonds

AI IN INDIA.

Summary – The Hindu – AI superpower or client nation. Author: Parminder Jeet Singh Google’s CEO compares AI (artificial intelligence) with fire and electricity in terms of their role in human civilisation. AI systems are set to transform our economic, social and political organisation. How AI works: Unlike most industrial technologies, AI does not develop … Continue reading AI IN INDIA.