Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Strategic failures and success of Russia is providing lessons for the Indian military as well. What are the key lessons from Russian invasion for Indian miliary? First, it has revealed the level of effectiveness of Russian tanks. American-built Javelin or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System have resulted into destruction… Continue reading Lessons from Russia for India
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The ESG rating conundrum
News: In recent years, the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments have emerged as a subject of great interest and significance across the globe. In this context, the SEBI had brought out a consultation paper on the need to regulate ESG rating providers. Increasingly, corporates are adopting higher ESG norms, and investors are preferring such investments.… Continue reading The ESG rating conundrum
Government must resist demands for banning exports
News: After the wheat ban, there is a possibility of a ban on exports of raw cotton. The author lists out reasons for not doing so. Why ban on exports of raw cotton will not be correct? First, from raw cotton to fabric making, there are various stages and processes in the textile industry. Raw… Continue reading Government must resist demands for banning exports
Can India turn Quad into an instrument to realize its significant potential as technological power?
News: The Prime Minister of India is going to participate in the Quadrilateral Forum that brings together Delhi, Canberra, Tokyo, and Washington. The US President will visit Samsung’s semiconductor facility in South Korea during the visit. This underlines the role of critical technologies in his Indo-Pacific strategy. Importance of critical technologies They are key to… Continue reading Can India turn Quad into an instrument to realize its significant potential as technological power?
Gyanvapi: Court must follow law not faith
News: Recently, The Supreme Court has admitted petitions on the Gyanvapi mosque. At present, a controversy is raging over the Gyanvapi Mosque, which is a legacy of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707). Nature of Indian Polity India’s Constitution guarantees the principle of religious equality and protection of minority rights. As per B.R. Ambedkar, these principles… Continue reading Gyanvapi: Court must follow law not faith
A Harvard branch in India, prospects and challenges
News: In Budget 2022, Finance Minister announced that “world-class foreign universities and institutions would be allowed in the planned business district in Gujarat’s GIFT City”. These institutions would be free from domestic regulations to facilitate availability of high-end human resources. And the British Prime Minister during his visit to India wished to strengthen the United… Continue reading A Harvard branch in India, prospects and challenges
Why vaccine mandates are essential
News: Recently, the Supreme Court has given its verdict on the government’s ongoing vaccination policy. The court held that restrictions imposed by States and Union Territories on unvaccinated individuals cannot be said to be proportionate. Contents1 Background2 Past trends of safeguard community interest3 The Supreme Court’s observations in this case4 In particularly this case Background… Continue reading Why vaccine mandates are essential
The IPEF could offer us a boat we must not miss
News: The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework may be an opportunity for India’s integration with global supply chains and trade flows. But the US must put global aims above its home politics. Contents1 Why India should join IPEF?2 What does the IPEF entail?3 What are some concerns that India must consider?4 Way forward Why India should join IPEF?… Continue reading The IPEF could offer us a boat we must not miss
ASHA: A successful public health experiment rooted in the village community
News: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognized the contribution of India’s 1 million Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) during the Covid-19 pandemic ASHA workers have received the Global Health Leaders Award-2022 in the backdrop of the on-going 75th World Health Assembly. Contents1 Genesis of the ASHA worker programme2 What were the challenges faced by… Continue reading ASHA: A successful public health experiment rooted in the village community
India needs parliamentary supervision of trade pacts
Context: India is negotiating and signing several free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries like Australia, the UK, Israel, and the EU. While the economic benefits of these FTAs have been studied, there is very little discussion on the lack of parliamentary scrutiny of these treaties. This gives rise to arguments of democratic deficit in India’s… Continue reading India needs parliamentary supervision of trade pacts
