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Sri Lanka Crisis: How Country’s Balance Of Payments Problem Played A Major Role In Toppling Its Economy

Pooja YadavMay 12, 20220

Sri Lanka has been in the news such a lot lately that its current woes are the things of popular knowledge. Everyone can see the intense deprivation caused to its people thanks to the absence of their staple food at an inexpensive price within the market and therefore the shortage of petrol at the pump. Those with even a modicum of data on economics can trace it back to the dwindling interchange reserves which are needed not only to import food but also to service external debt. The Sri Lankan economy has been facing a crisis due to a heavy Balance of Payments (BoP) problem. Its exchange reserves are depleting rapidly and it's becoming increasingly difficult for the country to import essential consumer goods. The current Sri Lankan financial condition is the product of ...

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How Direct Benefit Transfers Can A solution To Problems Of Subsidies?

Pooja YadavMay 12, 20220

Though one of the benefits of subsidies is that the greater supply of products, a shortage of supply also can occur. this is often because lowered prices can cause a sudden rise in demand that several producers may find very hard to satisfy. Ultimately, it can result in very high demand which causes a rise in prices. Subsidies are usually effective and helpful. However, if the govt. were to form a report of its success in using subsidies, it might be a distinct story. this is often because it's hard to quantify the success of subsidies. How will the govt raise funds to use for subsidizing industries? after all, by imposing higher taxes. So, it's the final population and corporations who provide the means to enable the govt to subsidize industries. Given above are only few samp...

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NGOs In India: Its Role In Society And Government’ Narrative

Pooja YadavMay 12, 20220

In a democratic system, the role of the state is primary and most vital in formulating and implementing social and economic development programmes. However, within contemporary society, the issues that individuals are facing especially the poor are far more complex. This can be very true in an exceedingly country like India where an outsized number of vulnerable sections are experiencing inequalities in any respect the degree. Development doesn't only mean economic development but also includes promoting social equality, gender equality, and improving quality of life etc., it's impracticable for the presidency alone to effectively undertake such complex development activities. There's the essentiality of other groups or organizations to support the govt on various fronts. This...

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Sedition Law: A Look Back At Colonial Mechanism To Probe Reasons For Its Existence

Snehashish RoyMay 12, 20220

The Supreme Court, on May 11, directed the Centre and states to put a hold on all pending appeals, trials and proceedings on sedition cases those were charged under the Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The order keeps all the cases in abeyance till the Centre keeps its promise to re-examine and reconsider the provision. What entails Section 124A of IPC? According to the sedition law,  “Whoever, by words, either spoken or written, or by signs, or by visible representation, or otherwise, brings or attempts to bring into hatred or contempt, or excites or attempts to excite disaffection towards, the Government estab­lished by law shall be punished with im­prisonment for life, to which fine may be added…” The law explains the term "dissatisfaction" as feelings of enmity...

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I Have Come To Serve Country, Not Politics: PM Modi At Gujrat Utkarsh Samaroh

Aditi priya singhMay 12, 20220

PM Modi interacts with the beneficiaries of ' Utkarsh Samaroh' organized in Bharuch, Gujarat. PM Modi virtually participated in the program. After this PMM also interacted with the beneficiaries. Let us inform you that Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel was also present in this program. The PM said, 'This Utkarsh ceremony is proof of the fact that when the government sincerely, with a resolve reaches the beneficiary, then how many meaningful results are obtained. I congratulate the Bharuch district administration and Gujarat government for the 100% completion of 4 social security schemes. Modi said that many people are often deprived of the benefits of schemes due to a lack of information. Sometimes the plans remain on paper, but when the intention is clear, the policy is cle...

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Nepal Visit: PM Modi To Visit Lumbini On May 16, Meet With His Counterpart!

Aditi priya singhMay 12, 20220

PM Narendra Modi will make a one-day visit to Nepal on 16 May. PM Modi will visit Lumbini, the origin of Lord Gautam Buddha, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The Ministry of External Affairs gave this data on Thursday. The service said that Modi will visit the adjoining country at the greeting of Nepal's PM Sher Bahadur Deuba. The service said that Modi will offer prayers at the Mayadevi temple in Lumbini. Aside from this, he will also address a capacity coordinated by Lumbini Development Trust. The Prime Minister will also take part in the establishment of the stone-laying function of the Buddhist Culture and Heritage Center in the Lumbini Monastery region. As indicated by the service, there will also be a reciprocal gathering between the two nations' prime ministers. Altogeth...

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HIV Awarness Increased In Country: Central Government

Arpita SarkarMay 12, 20220

Awareness has increased a bit, but the deficit remains quite a bit. Nearly 30% of parents in the country do not want their child to attend classes with an HIV-infected student. Similarly, at least 35% of men and women object to buying goods from an HIV-infected grain seller. As far as awareness is concerned, only 30% of men in the country know about the disease in detail. The situation in West Bengal is even worse. The survey said, "Only 15%of men in the state have complete knowledge about HIV. The women of Bengal have more information about the disease than the men of this state." The National Health Family Survey shows that although awareness is higher than ever before, there are still misconceptions about HIV in society and in the family. For example, about 51% of women and at...

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India Made No Progress In Treating Anaemia Among Women, Children: Global Nutrition & NFHS-5 Report

Sonia SolankiMay 11, 20220

India, in the last few years, has failed to make any progress in treating Anaemia among women and children. The results from the two renowned platforms show similar findings. These two reports come from the Global Nutrition Report (2019-21) and NFHS-5 (2019-21). According to them, Anaemia is worsening in women aged between 15-49 years and in children aged between 0.5- 5.0 years. Along with this NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey) data shows that the biggest spike is seen in children between 0.5 - 5 years old, with 67.1% of children suffering. This value was at 58.6% in the year 2015-16 in the NFHS-4 report. The condition is more severe in interior parts of India with 68.3% compared to 64.2% in urban Indian children. More than 50% of Indian women are anaemic As per the survey co...

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Loudspeaker Row Reaches Karnataka: Utilisation Prohibited From 10 PM To 6 AM!

Aditi priya singhMay 11, 20220

The loudspeaker ruckus that began from Maharashtra and Delhi has now arrived in Karnataka. The Karnataka government has prohibited the utilisation of loudspeakers in the state for a couple of hours. As indicated by the directions of the government, there will be a restriction on playing loudspeakers in Karnataka from 10 pm to 6 am. The government expressed that for this taking authorisation recorded as written by the authorities is essential. The utilisation of loudspeakers or tending to individuals won't be permitted from 10 pm to 6 am except in auditoriums, conference rooms, community halls and Banquet halls," the directions are given by the government said. The round has referred to the Supreme Court request which expresses that the noise level in public places where loudspeak...

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Congress Proposes ‘One Family One Candidate’ Plan For Party

Arpita SarkarMay 11, 20220

It is difficult to implement the policy of 'one person, one position'. This time it was proposed to implement the 'One Family, One Candidate' policy to strengthen the Congress! This means that only one person from a family will be a candidate in the election. But the question is whether this policy will be applicable to the Gandhi family as well. The draft, which has been prepared for discussion at the Congress think tank in Udaipur since Friday, speaks of the policy of 'one person, one post' as well as 'one family, one candidate'. It will be presented at the Chintan Shibir in Udaipur after a discussion in the Congress Working Committee on Monday. Though the voters did not join the Prashant Kishore Congress, the Congress leaders could see the shadow of his advice in proposing a m...

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Roar of Loudspeakers; Politics Of Vested Interest

Sayani ChakrabortyMay 10, 20220

Since Raj Thackrey, President of the MNS (Maharashtra Navnirman Sena), in a press conference on Tuesday, called on the people to demonstrate the strength of the Hindu community by playing "Hanuman Chalisa" on loudspeakers, the topic of Loudspeaker Row has become one of the most contentious issues in the state. Raj ThackreyRaj Thackrey had previously said that the final day for removing loudspeakers from mosques would be Wednesday. He claims that if Muslims played Azan on a loudspeaker, the people of Maharashtra would respond by chanting the Hanuman Chalisa. On Wednesday morning, MNS employees in Mumbai's Charkop neighbourhood took the initiative and played the Hanuman Chalisa over loudspeakers. During the Fajr (First Namaz) at 5 a.m., the next day. In the meanwhile, people gather...

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Over 77% Women Face Domestic Violence Silently: NFHS-5 Report

Sonia SolankiMay 10, 20220

According to the latest report by the NFHS-5 (National Family Health Survey) 2019-21, more than 3/4th (77%) of women face domestic violence silently. These women never seek help from any source to combat their pain and plight. The data put light on the fact that violence is not physical only. In fact, in many cases, domestic sexual abuse is present too. India is such a vast spectrum when it comes to issues like women's safety, education, health, and freedom. We can easily see the onset of the plight of women as early as when they are approaching teenage. Like, such abstain them from basic needs like a healthy diet, education, health facilities, freedom to eat, wear, speech, etc. One of the prime reasons which can summarize the issue is the lack of acceptance of women's choices...

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