Context: On 28th April, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued “directions” under Section 70-B(6) of the IT Act 2000 relating to information security practices, procedure, prevention, response and reporting of cyber incidents. These directions have expanded the scope of obligations of the above requirements compared to the IT (The Indian Computer Emergency Response… Continue reading How to strengthen cyber security the right way
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Modi in Lumbini: Buddhism provides India a cultural inroad in Nepal – it may not be enough to counter China
News: On the occassion of Buddha Poornima, PM Modi made a trip to Lumbini in Nepal, becoming the first Indian PM to do so. He offered prayers at the Mayadevi temple, believed to be the Buddha’s birthplace, and then laid the foundation for the International Buddhist Conference and Meditation Centre. The trip has come one… Continue reading Modi in Lumbini: Buddhism provides India a cultural inroad in Nepal – it may not be enough to counter China
For a better South Asian neighbourhood
News: Recently, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Pakistan have been facing a lot of hardship. All the South Asian countries are facing the problem of higher oil and food inflation. This has resulted in popular unrest across the region. This underlines the geographic imperative that binds India to its neighbours in the Subcontinent. How is India… Continue reading For a better South Asian neighbourhood
A war that is shrinking India’s geopolitical options
Relevance: Global and Asian Geopolitics, India-China Relations, India-Russia relations News: The confrontation between Russia and Ukraine is now raging on with no end in sight, and with its long-term implications yet unknown. What are the consequences for India? India’s initial phase of diplomatic rush is over. Its geopolitical options are shrinking as the war drags… Continue reading A war that is shrinking India’s geopolitical options
The technical higher education market dissected
News: During the past two years, the higher education technical institutions have seen a drop of 18.3% and 6.01% in the number of institutions and intake capacity, respectively. Background of technical higher education Much of the growth in technical higher education has been after 1991, when the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) became functional. … Continue reading The technical higher education market dissected
Digital markets must be defined well for competition regulation
Context: Digital markets operate differently than traditional markets. Hence, the rise of the digital sector has presented unique challenges for Indian regulatory authorities, including the Competition Commission of India (CCI). Further, several issues emerging from the growth of digital markets are being analysed by regulators in other countries simultaneously, resulting in a lack of guidance… Continue reading Digital markets must be defined well for competition regulation
Reforming the NITI Aayog
Context: The justification for the establishment of the NITI Aayog has been more or less disproved by the way development policies are being formulated in the present Union government regime. Contents1 Why NITI Aayog was established?2 What kind of role has NITI Aayog played since it was established?3 What are the issues invovled?4 What are… Continue reading Reforming the NITI Aayog
For a stronger navy, India needs to fast-track the submarine project
News: Recently, the French defence major, Naval Group, announced its inability to participate in India’s Project 75-I. Russian and German submarine builders have also withdrawn from this project earlier. India’s Project 75-I Under this project, conventional (non-nuclear or diesel-electric) submarines are to be built domestically. What are the issues with India’s Submarine project? Installation of… Continue reading For a stronger navy, India needs to fast-track the submarine project
The road to safety
News: Recently, The Delhi government has initiated a drive to enforce lane discipline, starting with strict compliance on the bus lane. Trials over the last month have thrown up several lessons Contents1 What are the road-safety-related problems in India?2 What are the causes of traffic, accidents, and others’ problems in Indian Cities, especially Delhi?3 Measures… Continue reading The road to safety
Direct paddy sowing reaps benefits
News: Recently, the Haryana government has announced a higher incentive of ₹ 10,000 per hectare for the direct planting of rice. What are the issues in present rice cropping practice? At present, rice growers generally use much more water than the crop actually needs. Around 40-45% of the water used for irrigation goes to paddy… Continue reading Direct paddy sowing reaps benefits
