7th October 2021 (5 Topics)
7th October 2021
GS-II: International Relations
- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.
Context
Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) has recently launched the programme in Seychelles with India's partnership.
Though India has introduced far-reaching reforms in the domains of both direct and indirect taxes, it remains largely a tax non-compliant society as evident from the low tax-to-GDP ratio. Analyze. (250 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by giving a definition of direct and indirect tax.
- Enumerate the reforms taken by the Government to improve tax compliance
- Enumerate the reasons of low tax compliance in India
- Way Forward and Conclusion
GS-III: Environment
- Conservation
Context
Minister of state for Earth Sciences (MoS Earth Sciences) recently addressed the International Conference commemorating the signing of the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, where he stated that India is committed to curtailing carbon emissions in the Antarctic atmosphere.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of implementation of Madrid Protocol in India. (150 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by giving a definition of Madrid Protocol
- Enumerate the advantages of implementation of Madrid Protocol in India.
- Enumerate the disadvantages of implementation of Madrid Protocol in India.
- Conclusion
GS-II: International Relations
- Important International Institutions
GS-III: Economy
- Growth & Development, Economic Measurement
Context
IMF recently released the Global Financial Stability Report, 2021 in which it underlines that the crypto ecosystem can pose financial stability challenges.
The International Monetary Fund has played a critical role in providing help to countries in crisis, but it needs a revamp to maintain its utility in future. Discuss. (250 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by giving a brief overview of IMF
- Enumerate the ways IMF helps various countries. Give example
- Enumerate the need for reforms in IMF
- Suggest reforms that should be brought
- Conclusion
GS-II: Polity & Governance
- Government Policies & Intervention
GS-III: Economy
- Growth & Development, Economic Sectors, Tourism
Context
To tap the potential of the Buddhist tourism, the Ministry of Tourism has organised a Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference to promote the potential of Buddhist tourism.
Under 'Swadesh Darshan Scheme', 5 projects worth Rs 325.53 crore have been sanctioned for Buddhist Circuit development in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Gujarat
Analyze the role of Swadesh Darshan Scheme in boosting Tourism in the country. (150 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by giving a brief overview of Swadesh Darshan Scheme
- Give points on how the scheme can help in improving tourism sector in India
- Enumerate what more needs to be done
- Conclusion
GS-II: International Relations
- Important International Institutions
Context
Permanent Representative of India to the Conference on Disarmament (CD) has recently expressed deep concern over the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems that could endanger peace and security.
Evaluate India’s Nuclear policy and discuss the importance of India’s push towards complete disarmament. (250 Words)
Approach:
- Introduce by giving the objective of India’s Nuclear Policy
- Enumerate the key points of India’s Nuclear policy
- Enumerate the importance of complete disarmament in the policy
- Enumerate the challenges India’s Nuclear Policy faces
- Conclusion
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