https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=107&v=PJOlWtEk80k&feature=emb_logo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCrH7bVzXMI&feature=emb_logo Foreign vendors provide for more than 50% of defence equipment procured. This offers a huge opportunity for import substitution. Favourable government policy which promotes self-reliance, indigenisation, and technology upgradation has been adopted. The policies also aim at achieving economies of scale, including the development of capabilities, for exports in the defence sector. MAKE … Continue reading India’s Defence Manufacturing Sector
COVID 19 – Containment Strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmX-_LqrrAY COVID 19 has had a significant impact on almost all the countries of the world. In these testing times, the primary focus of all the governments is to contain the spread of the disease as the virus has the capability to spread at a very fast pace. Watch this video for an analysis of … Continue reading COVID 19 – Containment Strategy
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
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