7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019

Context: logistics sector and its impact on Indian economy Logistics is an integral activity for economic growth as it involves the management of flow of goods from place of origination to place of consumption. The sector comprises shipping, port-services, warehousing, rail, road and air freight, express cargo and other value added services. Over the last… Continue reading 7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019

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7 PM | Creating a fair digital payments market | 16th July, 2019

Context: National digital payments market and its potential in India. The growth of financial services in India has largely been led by the banks. The regulator as well as the banks has led the initial thrust, development and support of digital payments infrastructure and systems. Non-banks have entered the market and expanded the range of… Continue reading 7 PM | Creating a fair digital payments market | 16th July, 2019

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7 PM | Tradition for water revolution | 15th July, 2019

Context: traditional water harvesting in India and its potential In India, rainwater harvesting has been in practice for more than 4000 years. It is basically a simple process of accumulating and storing of rainwater. Rainwater harvesting systems, since ancient times, has been applied as a supply for drinking water, water for irrigation, and water for… Continue reading 7 PM | Tradition for water revolution | 15th July, 2019

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7 PM | Barking up the wrong tree | 13th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: skill development in India. Skill development is critical for economic growth and social development. The demographic transition of India makes it imperative to ensure employment opportunities for more than 12 million youths entering working age annually. To enable employment ready workforce in the future, the youth need… Continue reading 7 PM | Barking up the wrong tree | 13th July, 2019

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7 PM | Game of chicken that can end in disaster- On U.S -Iran crisis | 13th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: U.S and Iran crisis and its impact on India. US – Iran Problem: 1979: The US and Iran are at loggerheads since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which witnessed the overthrow of the Shah, an American ally in the Middle East, and brought Iran under a clerical regime… Continue reading 7 PM | Game of chicken that can end in disaster- On U.S -Iran crisis | 13th July, 2019

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7 PM | Jobless growth becomes more systemic | 12th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Labour force participation and jobless growth in India. Employment has always figured as an important element of the growth and development process of the Indian economy. India being a highly populated country, employment becomes a crucial element. Employment acts as a link between economic growth and poverty… Continue reading 7 PM | Jobless growth becomes more systemic | 12th July, 2019

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7 PM | Picking out plastic | 12th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Plastic waste and its management in India. Rapid population growth, urbanization, and industrial growth have led to severe waste management problems in cities around the world. Simultaneous development in economic prosperity and industrialization often conflict with sound environmental considerations. Globally, nearly 140 million tons of plastics are… Continue reading 7 PM | Picking out plastic | 12th July, 2019

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7 PM |Turning down the heat| 11th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Restoration of forest and its impact on climate change. Forest restoration: In places where forests have been lost or degraded, restoration or reforestation projects may be undertaken in order to guarantee or accelerate the recovery of forests. Objectives of forest restoration can range from economic incentives, to… Continue reading 7 PM |Turning down the heat| 11th July, 2019

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7 PM |AI policy needs coordinated intelligence| 11th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Artificial Intelligence and its prospects. AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem solving and decision making. Initially conceived as a technology that could mimic human intelligence, AI has evolved in ways that far exceed its original conception. With… Continue reading 7 PM |AI policy needs coordinated intelligence| 11th July, 2019

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7 PM | Bowled over by a sea of blue | 10th July, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: India – UK relationship and its future prospects. More in news: London Tech week (10th – 14th June 2019) is a series of events celebrating India-UK relationship. Next week, there is annual meeting of Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO). Relationship between India and UK in recent… Continue reading 7 PM | Bowled over by a sea of blue | 10th July, 2019

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