News: There has been an accidental launch of supersonic Brahmos cruise missile from India into Pakistani territory India’s Response Read – The Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan India officially admitted that “in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile”. India has ordered a… Continue reading BrahMos can’t be mistaken for nuclear-tipped missile
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May all mothers live: on Maternal Mortality rate
News: India’s maternal mortality ratio has decreased from 122 to 103 (maternal deaths per lakh live births) between 2015-17 and 2017-19, shown by SRS data. India’s SDG target is to bring its MMR below 70 by 2030. What can be done to improve further? Understanding disparities: Need for different state or region wise solutions. For… Continue reading May all mothers live: on Maternal Mortality rate
Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
Context: Article explains the global dynamics after Russia-Ukraine war. Major wars have significant consequences for the internal and international politics of the combatant nations. For instance, Indo-Pak war of 1971: Liberated Bangladesh Altered balance of power between Delhi and Islamabad New Pakistani Constitution in 1973 to democratize a nation that was dominated by the Army.… Continue reading Ukraine invasion and the great geopolitical reset
Monetising surplus land held by state is a good idea, it needs to be done with transparency, sensitivity to public interest
News: Last week, the Union cabinet approved the creation of a National Land Monetisation Corporation Mandate Read more – About National Land Monetisation Corporation It will work to monetise the surplus land holdings of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other government agencies. It will have a detailed and comprehensive inventory of the state’s land… Continue reading Monetising surplus land held by state is a good idea, it needs to be done with transparency, sensitivity to public interest
Will a services exports-driven economic growth strategy work for India?
Context: India’s service exports have lagged the outbound shipment of manufactured items, though the gap between the two was narrowing immediately before Covid-19 struck. Why should India adopt a service exports-led growth strategy for India instead of China’s model of manufacturing exports-led growth? According to the data provided by the World Trade Organization (WTO), India’s share… Continue reading Will a services exports-driven economic growth strategy work for India?
Ukraine invasion, global wheat supply and India’s opportunity
News: the Russia-Ukraine war continues to be at the centre of the world debate and recently, the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied insisting on NATO membership which was one of the reasons for Russian invasion of Ukraine. What are the negative effects of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict? The energy, gas prices are surging and wheat prices are skyrocketing.… Continue reading Ukraine invasion, global wheat supply and India’s opportunity
NO OVATION FOR INDIA’S STAND ON UKRAINE WAR
News: The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has put moral responsibility on India as one of the world’s largest countries and its populous democracy. At present, the Indian government has abstained in the UN Security Council vote on Ukraine. It has refused to condemn the violation of rights of the Ukrainians. What are the arguments… Continue reading NO OVATION FOR INDIA’S STAND ON UKRAINE WAR
RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
News: Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine has been described as a turning point in the modern history of Europe. It has catalyzed European re-armament, rejuvenated NATO, caused Germany to reassert European leadership, and galvanized tentative Japanese militarism. Situation before Russian invasion: NATO countries, except USA and UK, were reluctant in spending at least 2 percent… Continue reading RUSSIA’S MISADVENTURE IN UKRAINE SETS OFF EUROPEAN RE-ARMAMENT
On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
News: There was an accidental launch of an IAF cruise missile that landed 124 km inside Pakistan. The missile did not carry any warhead. Thus, there was no loss of lives. What could have been the impact? India’s global image and reputation of being a responsible nuclear power is challenged by the incident. India and… Continue reading On the Issue of Accidental Indian missile drop in Pakistan
WESTERN MNCs HAVE WEAKENED GLOBALIZATION BY TAKING SIDES
News: Recently McDonald’s closed its outlet in Moscow. This could be bad news for the global economy. Why this move of MNCs is against globalisation? Firstly, It reflects that MNCs are not neutral, furthermore, it is being advertised as corporate virtue signaling or their good moral values. It has undermined the argument that companies are… Continue reading WESTERN MNCs HAVE WEAKENED GLOBALIZATION BY TAKING SIDES
