Tuesday, July 21, 2015

News Summary : July 21

                                                            
1: 3D Printing : 3D print modules can be used to construction of houses in less time . One possible use can be disaster management when reconstruction activity has to be completed in less time.

2: CCI : Competition commission of India has mandate to look into anti-competitive practices by companies and various agencies.

3: Turkey : Is a NATO member and has been attacked by ISIS terrorist activity . The response will be awaited soon.

4: Indo-Israel : India and Israel have diplomatic relations since 1992 . Indo-Israel relations are set to get strengthened with high level dignitaries visiting Isreal . This was further signified when India abstained from UNHRC resolution for voting against Israel .

5: Education : Giving opinion should be more elaborate process rather than holding view to particular zone. Example can be taken about how technology can be used to improve teacher monitoring. The question should be asked if technology should be used to monitor teachers in schools. The process diminishes high moral ground , trust , autonomy , responsibility , dignity associated.

6: Net Neutrality : DoT report on net neutrality has come up which has brought the debate to the front. The report has mentioned that zero rating issue shall be taken up by TRAI. The report has proposed licensing system for VoIP services. Further it said that OTT can lead to revenue loss and should be brought under regulation .

7: Japan : Wants to change its security doctrine . The proposed change in the doctrine is to change it from self defense to collective self defense. This will enable Japanese forces to fight in foreign lands in support of allays ( USA-China angle ). In addition Shizo Abe had proposed strategic diamond involving The USA-Australia-Japan-India . These changes should be seen in light of territorial dispute involving China-Japan in East china sea ( Senkaku island ) and Asia Pivot project of The USA in recent times.


Expert comment : Not much on significant news to today. 3D printing was asked in 2013 exam . Net neutrality issue demands comprehensive write up as series of articles have come up in Hindu. One international front domestic proceedings in Japan will have Geo-political significane in Asia-Pacific region. Improving quality of education impated in government schools is difficult task government in facing at the moment. CCI keeps on coming in news now and then . CCI has important task to avert market failure by ensuring fair competitive market in India. Indo-Israel relations are set to get boost by present India Government.

Fun Observation : The Hindu is giving suggestion on foreign Policy to Japan as if Japanese Ambassador will read the editorial and convey the same to Shizo Abe .




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