Editorial Analysis

In News : Recently , The Reserve Bank of India has released a Concept Note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) for India. Rationale behind it   The purpose behind the issue of this Concept Note is to create awareness about CBDCs in general and the planned features of the Digital Rupee (e?), in particular. It […]

In News  Recently, Differences have emerged within the Supreme Court Collegium over appointment of judges to the apex court. About Collegium System The collegium is a group of CJI and the four senior most judges of the Supreme Court that decides on appointments of judges to the apex court. These appointments could be in the […]

In News  Recently ,it has been observed that Probing the links between twin balance sheet crises and external commodity shocks could lead to a better understanding of the Non-Performing Asset (NPA)problem. About Non-Performing Asset (NPA) NPAs are loans or advances made by a financial institution, on which both principal or interest is unpaid for a […]

In News  Recently ,Issues related to decentralisation in India have been highlighted . About decentralisation in India  A major step towards decentralisation was taken in 1992 and the Constitution was amended to make the third-tier of democracy more powerful and effective. The Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 has added a new part IX. The Amendment […]

In News  The United Nations Secretary General (UNSG), António Guterres, made a candid assessment of global governance and highlighted  some challenges. About United Nations The UN was formed following the devastating World War II, with the aim of preventing future global-scale conflicts. The precursor to the United Nations was the League of Nations, which was […]

In News  It is expected that India at 100  will be an equitable country, built on firm access to high-quality healthcare. About the vision  Provider of healthcare personnel  to the world : India is blessed with a growing economy and a huge, young population that is relatively healthy therefore it can become a provider of […]

In Context  Electronics industry is critically dependent on Semiconductors. India’s National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019 aims for the electronics industry to achieve a turnover of about Rs 33 lakh crore by 2025. Potential of Semiconductor industry Semiconductors are critical technological components for emerging technologies viz. artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things applications, 5G […]

In News The Governor’s assent is the most crucial act in the whole law-making process. Key Points Role of Governor in ‘Bill to Law’ Process:  A Bill passed by the State Assembly becomes law only after it is assented to by the Governor.  The Governor being a part of the State legislature, the process of […]

In News  Recently ,The Supreme Court enabled the live streaming of the hearing of cases.  It will run through the webcast of the National Informatics Centre (NIC).  About  In 2018 a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court allowed live-streaming in cases of constitutional and national importance.  Attorney General KK Venugopal, who has for long advocated […]

In News  Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated annually in India on October 2, marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who is also regarded as the ‘Father of the Nation’. The United Nations also celebrates October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence to honour Gandhi’s belief in peace and non-violence. About Mahatma Gandhi He was […]