GS Analyst: Daily Current Affairs

Households in rural India have faced the severe brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this regard, discuss the effect of depressed household demand on the broad economy of India. Also, suggest measures that need to be taken to ensure swift recovery in the rural economy. (250 Words)

Approach:

• In the introduction, give a brief overview about how COVID-19 affected rural households, like increase in debt etc.
• Enumerate the effect of depressed households on the Indian economy.
• List measures taken by Government for swift recovery of Rural economy
• Enumerate measures that can be taken to revamp rural economy
• Conclusion

The Telecom sector in India has the potential to usher in a new era for India’s digital ambitions. Discuss this in the context of recent broad-based reforms introduced by the government in the telecom sector. (150 Words)

Approach:

• In the introduction, provide a brief definition of the Telecom sector
• List the provisions of Telecom reforms introduced
• Enumerate the potential benefits of these reforms
• Enumerate the challenges that can be faced in successful implementation of reforms
• Way Forward and Conclusion

The world needs more effective multilateral coordination, without which recovery efforts in advanced countries will damage development prospects in the South and amplify existing inequalities. Elaborate. (250 Words)

Approach:

• In the introduction, provide a brief about the glaring inequalities that exist between developed and developing countries
• Enumerate how resources are utilized by developed countries leaving little for developing countries
• Enumerate the steps that should be taken at Global level by India to tackle this issue.
• Conclusion

The SCO provides India a convenient channel for its outreach, trade and strategic ties, to Central Asian countries. Discuss. (250 Words)

Approach:

• In the introduction, give an overview about SCO and India's engagement with it.
• Enumerate how India can benefit from its engagement in SCO.
• Enumerate the challenges India faces as a member of SCO.
• Conclusion

What are mRNA vaccines? What advantages does mRNA vaccine technology provide over other conventional vaccine technologies? (150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by providing a brief overview of different types of vaccines
• Explain in detail the working mechanism of mRNA vaccines. Use diagrams if possible.
• Enumerate advantages of mRNA vaccines over other vaccine types
• Conclusion