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27th December 2023
QUIZ - 27th December 2023
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Editorials
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As a recent update in India’s lack of efforts towards Women workforce, the G20 Declaration says it encourages ‘women-led development’ but data show that women are not being paid enough for their work.
G20 Summit Declaration and Women's Empowerment
- Working Group's Track Record: Previous working groups lacked implementation; only 12% of SDGs on track globally.
- Vague Commitments: The Declaration encourages "women-led development" without defining its parameters or distinguishing it from existing models.
- Macro Development Model: G20 reaffirms commitment to a macroeconomic model, raising questions about the integration of women-led development.
Discrepancies in Women-Led Development Schemes
- Misleading Schemes: Government's 'Women-led Development' schemes hide decreased investments in women's projects.
- Gender Budget Concerns: The Gender Budget, meant to prioritize women's development, faces reductions and inadequate allocations.
- Budgetary Allocation Trends: In 2023-24, 'women-led development' rhetoric coincided with a decrease in wholly women-specific scheme expenditure.
Women's Economic Independence and Policy Impact
- Decline in Women's Workforce: Periodic Labour Force Survey shows a drop in women's regular waged work from 21.9% to 15.9%.
- Unorganised Sector Exploitation: Over 95% of women in unorganised sectors face job insecurity and exploitation.
- Policy Impact on Vulnerable Groups: Economic policies favoring the rich adversely affect women, especially Dalits and Adivasis, reinforcing corporate-led development.
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Editorials
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As an alternate view for the court’s gyanvapi case judgment, there is a thought that Courts should not stray from the constitutional vision of secularism.
Allahabad High Court's Controversial Ruling
- Legal Challenge Validated: Allahabad High Court permits suits from 1991 to declare part of Gyanvapi Mosque property of Lord Vishweshwar.
- Controversial Interpretation: Court claims the Places of Worship Act is not applicable until the "religious character" is determined.
- Potential for Communal Tension: The ruling may expedite the conversion of a mosque into a temple, fueling societal tension.
Discrepancies in Judicial Treatment
- Divergent Treatment: Contrasts treatment of 2022 suits by women worshippers, focused on worship rights, with 1991 suits seeking mosque conversion.
- Inconsistent Interpretation: Despite explicit mosque-related relief sought in 1991 suits, the court deems them maintainable, raising concerns.
- Survey Controversy: ASI survey ordered for 2022 suits to decide 1991 suits, fostering ambiguity and potential for further disputes.
Constitutional Vision
- Judiciary's Constitutional Role: The judiciary must prioritize secularism and resist legitimizing attempts to change worship places' status.
- National Importance Claim: The High Court's claim of "vital national importance" raises eyebrows; judiciary should focus on impartial adjudication.
- Enforcement of Legal Bar: Upholding the statutory Places of Worship Act is crucial to prevent altering the status of religious sites.
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Editorials
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PLI is good for high-end manufacturing, but industrial policy is best bet for mass job creation.
Make in India vs. Historical Policies
- Divergence from Past Policies: Make in India contrasts with 1970s self-sufficiency dogma, avoiding protectionist measures.
- Concerns of Protectionism: Fears arise over tariff hikes in some sectors, reminiscent of 1970s protectionist tendencies.
- Need for Caution: Protectionist history caused shortages and rent-seeking; calls for careful implementation of Make in India.
Examination of Make in India's Objectives
- Core of Make in India: Launched in 2014 to boost manufacturing, transform India into a global export hub.
- Derivatives of Make in India: Made in India and Make for India exist, but MII remains fundamental.
- Critical Questions: Scrutiny needed on how MII is sold to the public and if it fulfills promised objectives.
Evaluating Industrial Policy and Job Creation
- Industrial Policy Impact: New Industrial Policy 2023 put on hold; PLI aims to attract investments and ensure efficiency.
- Need for Articulation: Industrial policy required for job creation, particularly in a labor-abundant country.
- Importance of Data: Lack of frequent and detailed PLI data hinders scrutiny; need for policies promoting labor-intensive manufacturing.
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