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18th November 2022 (9 Topics)

18th November 2022

Mains Question:

Q. India and Israel have developed an all-round defence and security partnership, with increasing focus on joint development and production. Comment

Approach:

 The question is analytical in nature.

  • Introduce the status of India- Israel relations with historical background.
  • Discuss the various dimensions of relations
    • Diplomatic Ties, Economic and Commercial Relations
    • Cooperation in Agriculture, Science & Technology, Trade
    • Defence
  • Describe the impact of atmanirbharbharat on the relations between two.
  • Point out certain issues in the India-Israel relationship.
  • Way forward

Question Mapping

  • Subject: International Relations (GS-II)
    • Sub-topic: Bilateral Relations
  • P2P contact
  • Bigger trade volumes
  • Striking balance
  • Conclude with an optimistic note on the India-Israel relationship.

Editorials

Context:

The design of electoral bonds leans to the advantage of the ruling party. It makes important that independent institutions check the shortcomings of electoral bonds.

Role of Political Financing:

  • Institutional: Lack of transparency in electoral bonds renders the power of the Election Commission of India (ECI) irrelevant in terms of ensuring a level-playing field.
  • Organizational:It determines whether the power is drawn from organizational structures or exercised in a personalistic manner.
  • Ideological:The ideological basis of political competition tends to become severely corroded when there is a narrow concentration of economic capital.
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