News: India started working on strategies to normalize its relations with neighbouring countries. Now, India has been reclaiming some of the ground, it had lost to China. What is the major shift from the earlier policies? 1) The government made sincere efforts to win not only the neighbouring governments but also their people, 2) The government… Continue reading India and its neighbourhood relations: Winning back some neighbours
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Celebrating NRI success: When ‘national pride’ trumps obvious questions
News: Indians have to be critical about celebrating every time an NRI gets to head a giant corporation. There is a need to look at the kind of company they are running, the nature of products, or their business practices. About Indian’s performance in a global arena One should recognize the achievements or the hard… Continue reading Celebrating NRI success: When ‘national pride’ trumps obvious questions
“Chinese Project at Balochistan port: local protests, global concerns”
News– Since November, there have been continuous protests in Gwadar, Baluchistan against mega-development plans of the port city as a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. About Baluchistan- Baluchistan is among the least developed even though it is the most resource-rich of Pakistan’s four provinces. The main means of livelihood for people in the region is fishing. What are Indian Specific concerns of India? … Continue reading “Chinese Project at Balochistan port: local protests, global concerns”
“Future of jobs: Modernised labour market require social security”
News-Pandemic has led to dramatic increase in employees working remotely particularly in white collar jobs. What are the other changes to the work models? With the normalisation of work from home model, companies have also started providing work contracts and complementarity flexibilities. It means they are offering different combinations of flexi-work and financial security and medical benefits s per the combination. For instance, HUL has launched ‘U-Work’… Continue reading “Future of jobs: Modernised labour market require social security”
About the foreign aids: Imagine: The common good
News: In recent years, Canada, Australia, and the UK have merged their independent aid ministries with their foreign ministries. Germany and other countries are also considering such a merger. Contents1 What are the reasons behind the merger?2 About the types of aid3 What is the impact of framing aid to fulfil national objectives?4 Does the… Continue reading About the foreign aids: Imagine: The common good
On Agri reforms: Setback for reforms
News: Farm groups have ended the protests against the three agricultural laws. The Green Revolution policies have benefitted only those who grow wheat, rice, and sugar and in limited regions. These policies offered heavily subsidised inputs and an assured market and price for their products. For the majority of the farmers growing other crops and… Continue reading On Agri reforms: Setback for reforms
PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
News: After the repeal of farm laws, farm groups are demanding for a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP). As of now, various options are being suggested to meet the demand of protesting farmers. One of the schemes that has found repeated mentions in various commentaries is the price deficiency payment scheme (PDPS).… Continue reading PM-AASHA, price deficiency payment scheme: A fact check on its progress
On corporatisation of banks: Companies Needn’t Own Banks
News: Recently, RBI’s Internal Working Group (IWG) on ownership guidelines of private sector banks recommended that large corporates and industrial houses be allowed to be promoters of banks. However, recent trends suggest that the financial system can meet the growing demand for credit for the next three to five years, without taking on the risk… Continue reading On corporatisation of banks: Companies Needn’t Own Banks
The mountains are calling and they need help
News – Plastic Pollution is increasing in the Mountains, especially Himalayas. Mountains are most environmentally sensitive ecosystems, and are being impacted by the adversities of climate change and other environmental hazards such as increasing plastic waste, at a rapid rate. Waste Management in mountains is crucial for their sustainability. Sources of Plastic waste – High tourist footfall. Plastic used in Packaging Presence of various manufacturing industries. Example– Pharmaceutical Industry in Himachal. Household waste … Continue reading The mountains are calling and they need help
Clean Energy from nuclear fusion is our Planet’s best hope
Context–Author presents the view that although most technologies and tech products deplete our natural resources and contribute heavily to global warming and climate change. However, there is one tech that stands out and rather helps to save the planet that is – Fusion Energy. What is Nuclear Fusion? Nuclear fusion is not a new concept, scientists have known about it since Einstein’s… Continue reading Clean Energy from nuclear fusion is our Planet’s best hope
