News: The move by Union Cabinet to raise the legal minimum age at marriage for women to 21, and introduction of an amendment to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, comes as a blow to women’s rights. The move is neither feasible, nor grounded in evidence, nor respectful of women’s rights. Why the move is… Continue reading Why raising marriage age of women won’t achieve its stated goal
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Delink the good, bad and ugly of online gaming for apt regulation
News: Recently, a parliamentarian urged the government to come up with a comprehensive framework to regulate online gaming. The need to regulate online gaming industry is clear as India is home to over 275 gaming companies, more than 15,000 game developers, and around 300 million gamers. But the issues of illegal betting and gambling should… Continue reading Delink the good, bad and ugly of online gaming for apt regulation
Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
News: Gati shakti master plan would help India to converge its infrastructure spending. Must read: PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the Gati shakti master plan?2 What are the past initiatives to boost infrastructure?3 What are the challenges faced by Infrastructure projects despite various measures?4 How Gati… Continue reading Gati Shakti: A much-needed fast track to development
Blue sky thinking-Net zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
News: Emissions from aviation industry have almost doubled since 2000 and reached one billion ton in 2018. To reduce emissions from aviation sector and make it net-zero will require a huge collaborative effort between industry, government and consumers. What has been the efforts by the aviation sector towards the net-zero goal? The aviation sector’s progress in cutting… Continue reading Blue sky thinking-Net zero aviation is more than a flight of fantasy
An over-engineered social stock exchange?
News: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in its recent board meeting approved the creation of a social stock exchange. SEBI has announced the setting up of Social Stock Exchange, on the basis of proposals from the working group under Ishaat Hussain, and a technical advisory committee under Harsh Kumar Bhanwala. What are the… Continue reading An over-engineered social stock exchange?
What rising inequality means
News: COVID Pandemic has exposed the inequality present globally. The middle 40% has 40% of the share in income. This distribution shows the tendency of a rising middle class with lower disparity in income. But it also shows that the status of the poor is worsening day by day. The menace of inequality needs to be… Continue reading What rising inequality means
India’s FTA ambitions in perspective
News: Recently, India’s commerce secretary, stated that trade will find a specific focus in the forthcoming Budget and that India’s FTAs will be “very deep”. The statement appears to be in line with recent global developments. For example, The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the EU-Vietnam FTA, and the 15-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). China and… Continue reading India’s FTA ambitions in perspective
Why bugs should be a bigger part of the human food chain
News: Recently, the EU (European Union) approved the use of insects for human consumption. The decision paves the way for an alternative protein source that can play a critical role in food & nutritional security. Further, the Insect protein Industry has huge economic and environmental potential. How insect proteins can ensure sustainability in our food… Continue reading Why bugs should be a bigger part of the human food chain
Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
News: Russia’s geopolitics have always impacted India’s international relations. Its present tussle with the west and US on Ukraine will also have great consequences for India. Contents1 India-Russia’s historic connection and its present status2 Why Russia-West relations matter to India?3 What is the present status of Russia-West relations?4 How India should take part in Russia-West… Continue reading Why the Russia-West equation matters to India
Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. Read here: Recommendations given by the Jaya Jaitly committee Contents1 Why India should raise the legal age of marriage for women?2 Why raising the legal age of marriage for… Continue reading Raising marriage age won’t lead to women’s empowerment
