RCEP is considered as an alternative to Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between the countries of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, … [Read more...] about Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) – Will it counter TPP?
Current Affairs Notes
National Commission on Farmers – Recommendations
The National Commission on Farmers (NCF) was constituted on November 18, 2004, by the Government of India. The commission was formed under the chairmanship of Professor M.S. Swaminathan. From December 2004 to October 2006, it has submitted five reports. Composition of the National Commission on … [Read more...] about National Commission on Farmers – Recommendations
National Policy for Women – Will it Change the Status of Women in India?
The status of women in India had been declining from ancient to medieval times - before the promotion of equal rights by various reformers. But even today, women face inequality and subjugation. It is in this regard National Policy on Women 2016 gains significance. National Policy for Women … [Read more...] about National Policy for Women – Will it Change the Status of Women in India?
Right To Recall – Can this clean up the Indian Political System?
In Indian democracy, the term of an MP or an MLA is 5 years (the term of the house). There exists no recourse for the electorate if they are unhappy with their elected representative. What if they have a right to recall legislators before the end of the term? What is Right to Recall? Recall refers … [Read more...] about Right To Recall – Can this clean up the Indian Political System?
16 Non-Traditional Security Issues India Should Worry About
End of the cold war and the rise of globalization has changed the concept of national security among the nations. As a consequence 'Non-Traditional Security Issues' are gaining the limelight against the traditional security issues. In this article, we discuss in detail about 16 non-traditional … [Read more...] about 16 Non-Traditional Security Issues India Should Worry About
Arbitration in India – Mechanism and Challenges
Arbitration in India is gaining importance, given the overstressed judicial system with the huge pendency of cases. With a lot of commercial disputes, it's necessary to have a proper arbitration mechanism in place for faster resolution of issues. In this article, we discuss topics like the … [Read more...] about Arbitration in India – Mechanism and Challenges
India’s Free Trade Agreements – The ‘present’ and the ‘future’
Trade is of great importance to most nations in the modern world. Trade without barriers - free trade - is promoted by institutions like the World Trade Organisation (WTO). In this background, as an emerging superpower, India's Free Trade Agreements deserve special attention. In this article, … [Read more...] about India’s Free Trade Agreements – The ‘present’ and the ‘future’
Gig Economy – What’s the problem with this new trend?
The term 'Gig Economy' is often in news these days. The trend toward a gig economy has begun. Why is it so controversial? Let's see. What is a Gig? A gig is a temporary contract job. It denotes a short-term contract or a freelance work as opposed to a permanent job. The contract employee gets paid … [Read more...] about Gig Economy – What’s the problem with this new trend?
Farmers’ Suicides in India – Reasons and Responses
India is an agrarian country with around 70% of its people depending directly or indirectly upon agriculture. But farmers' suicides in India is worrying. As per the Central Government despite a multi-pronged approach to improving income and social security of farmers, over 12,000 suicides were … [Read more...] about Farmers’ Suicides in India – Reasons and Responses
Indian Railways – What’s Wrong With The National Transporter?
Many questions are raised about the quality of services offered by Indian Railways. Punctuality, passenger safety, infrastructure, quality of food, and even the business model of Indian Railways is questioned. In this article, we cover the some of the major issues associated with Indian Railway … [Read more...] about Indian Railways – What’s Wrong With The National Transporter?
