Enumerate the reasons of poverty among the third world countries, also mention the key ideas suggested in the Brandt report of 1980 to help them.

Third world countries refer to those countries, whose economic, social, political development is not at par with the rest of the contemporary world. Reasons of poverty: Education – Education create class divide, resource divide and effective utilisation of those resources ..

Topics: GS-I: Poverty and Developmental Issues • GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests

WTO has continuously faced the challenge of striking a balance between the interests of developed and developing economies. Discuss.

The WTO has promoted unhindered trade across borders since its inception. It has also played an important role in the growth of GDP across the world and reducing poverty by increasing trade. However, there are several issues that have been ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements • GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests

Though Multilateral Development Banks are crucial for holistic development of developing nations like India, there are certain legitimate concerns about their functioning. Discuss.

Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) refer to international financial institutions that provide development and other assistance to nations of the world like the World Bank, IMF, BRICS Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for reconstruction & development, and Asian infrastructure ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements • GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests • GS-III: Economic Growth Development

In light of the economic rise of Bangladesh, examine the opportunities for India and hope for South Asia. Discuss the associated challenges and suggest a way forward.

Bangladesh has surpassed India in terms of per capita GDP. This economic rise of Bangladesh poses new opportunities & hopes. Reasons for economic rise of Bangladesh: Subsidies & concessions due to LDC status. Unique models of financial inclusion (Grameen Banks). ..

Topics: GS-II: India's Foreign Policy Neighbourhood International Relations • GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements • GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests

There is an increasing demand for global minimum tax, across the world. Discuss the significance, prospects, and challenges for India.

Recently, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) announced that 136 countries (including India) have agreed to the Global Minimum Tax (GMT), which is to be paid by big MNCs, regardless of their location. The rate of GMT is ..

Topics: GS-II: Bilateral Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements • GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests • GS-III: Economic Growth Development

“The long-sustained image of India as a leader of the oppressed and marginalised Nations has disappeared on account of its new found role in the emerging global order” Elaborate

In the post World War 2 era, India was the flag bearer of the third world and championed the causes of the oppressed and marginalized Nations through various initiative such as Non-Aligned Movement, the freedom movement in African Countries, Apartheid ..

Topics: GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests