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02Aug 2024

THE GROWING PROBLEM OF RESTRICTED ACCESS

Relevance GS 2 – Governance, Media and Society Context: The space for journalists is being squeezed in Parliament and government functions, raising concerns about transparency and media freedom. The Press Gallery Experience Enhanced Security Measures: Last month, while covering Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in the Rajya Sabha, journalists noticed an unusual level of scrutiny …

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02Aug 2024

STRENGTHENING U.K.-INDIA RELATIONS: PATHWAYS TO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Syllabus: GS-2- Bilateral relationship-India-UK, shaping India’s foreign policy Focus : The article emphasizes the evolving partnership between the U.K. and India, exploring the potential for a deeper economic and strategic relationship. It highlights areas of mutual interest such as trade, defense, technology, education, and mobility, and calls for a renewed focus on creating an equal …

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02Aug 2024

GROWING BILATERAL RELATIONS BETWEEN VIETNAM AND INDIA

Relevance: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; India and its neighborhood relations. Why in the news? Recently, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited India from July 30 to August 1 to strengthen bilateral strategic ties. India, the world’s biggest democracy, emphasizes Vietnam as a …

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02Aug 2024

CALL FOR EVOLVING POLICY ON CREAMY LAYER FOR SCS, STS

Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features. Welfare Schemes for Vulnerable Sections of the population. Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s call to exclude the creamy layer among SCs and STs from reservation benefits is significant for achieving true social justice. This move aims to ensure that affirmative action reaches those who are …

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02Aug 2024

A VERDICT ON THE MONEY BILL THAT INDIA AWAITS

Syllabus: GS 2: Indian Constitution: Evolution, Features. Government Policies and Interventions. Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a pivotal case on the definition and use of Money Bills. This decision will impact numerous laws passed without Rajya Sabha approval, questioning the constitutionality of bypassing the upper house and …

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02Aug 2024

WHEN THE CLOUDS GATHER

Syllabus: GS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management Environment and Degradation Why in the News? Heavy rains in Delhi and NCR caused severe flooding, traffic paralysis, and fatalities, highlighting poor civic maintenance, aging infrastructure, and the failure to integrate urban planning with climate change adaptations. Source: Dreamstime Introduction Heavy rains frequently inundate Indian cities like Delhi …

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01Aug 2024

TOWARDS DISPUTE IRRESOLUTION

Relevance: GS 2 – Economic Policies, GS 3 – Financial Markets Context The Union Finance Minister’s announcement in the Union Budget 2024 to do away with indexation for computing long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax has stirred discussions among taxpayers and industry stakeholders. The move has been described as an effort to “ease computation of capital …

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01Aug 2024

ON DISCARDING INDEXATION FOR LTCG

Relevance: GS 2 – Economic Policies, GS 3 – Financial Markets Context The Union Finance Minister’s announcement in the Union Budget 2024 to do away with indexation for computing long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax has stirred discussions among taxpayers and industry stakeholders. The move has been described as an effort to “ease computation of capital …

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01Aug 2024

INDIA’S QUEST FOR RUPEE GLOBALIZATION: CHALLENGES AND ROADMAP”

Syllabus: GS-3- Ruppee internationalization ,Economic development of nation, Forex reserves Focus : The article delves into India’s ambition to internationalize the rupee, exploring the factors necessary for this transition, such as capital account convertibility, economic stability, and a robust export footprint. It highlights the steps taken so far, the challenges ahead, and draws comparisons with …

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01Aug 2024

AI NEEDS CULTURAL POLICIES, NOT JUST REGULATION

Relevance: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT Why in the news? Fair and wide access to data is essential for realizing AI’s full potential and distributing its benefits equitably. “Data are …

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