The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it

Synopsis: There is a frequent economic crisis in India like coal, onion, petrol, etc. This needs immediate attention for preventing it. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the coal crisis is unique?3 How the inflation targets are met without any major economic impact?4 Why did RBI and government fail to spot the economic crisis?5 What has to be… Continue reading The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it

Geo-Economics Of Two Quads

Synopsis: Both Quads offer tremendous opportunities to India. But India has to be cautious and maintain its relations with non Quad countries in the region. Introduction Recently, the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to launch a new Quadrilateral Economic Forum to have shared interests in West Asia. India is already a… Continue reading Geo-Economics Of Two Quads

What is PLI for?

Synopsis: The Production-Linked Incentive scheme must drive learning to compete, not manufacture. Introduction The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has arose fresh interest in investing in domestic manufacturing. The scheme goes together with tariffs, on the finished product and often on the components involved. For example, Mobile phones have over the last three years been subject… Continue reading What is PLI for?

Extending BSF’s powers won’t resolve policing problems, security threats

Synopsis: Flaws in the security architecture and measures needed to fill the void. Introduction Union home ministry extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Forces (BSF) from 15 to 50 kms, citing uniformity as the reason. The decision appears to have been taken without consulting the states whose police forces are directly affected by it,… Continue reading Extending BSF’s powers won’t resolve policing problems, security threats

The global tax revolution

Synopsis: The OECD agreement on global tax on MNCs, its impact and benefits. Contents1 Introduction2 How would the new global tax regime work?3 How were MNCs taxed till now and the associated issues with it?4 What are the resultant impacts seen on countries?5 What are the challenges for India? Introduction International tax jurisprudence received a… Continue reading The global tax revolution

By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO

Source: This post is based on the article “By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO” published in “Down to Earth” on 20th October 2021. What is the news? At the ongoing World Meteorological Congress, World Meteorological Congress has endorsed the ‘Water Declaration’, wherein early warnings about floods and… Continue reading By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO

The decline of the Budget school

Synopsis: The private budget school ecosystem is collapsing, which is a threat to millions of children who rely on it. Introduction The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is visible in almost all the sectors, and the schools are no exception to it. Today, most private budget schools are facing the problem of financial crunch and… Continue reading The decline of the Budget school

Explained: IMF outlook and status of jobs

Synopsis: The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook has underlined that employment growth is likely to lag output recovery after the pandemic. Why has job growth been slow, and what are the concerns for India? Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What does this mean for India?4 Why could employment lag output… Continue reading Explained: IMF outlook and status of jobs

One Nation One Ration Card: Good intention but implementation may be difficult

Synopsis: The One Nation One Ration Card scheme has many benefits, but it also has a few practical challenges that need to be addressed. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the benefits of the One Nation One Ration Card scheme?3 What are the difficulties associated with the One Nation One Ration Card scheme?4 What can be done… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card: Good intention but implementation may be difficult

Health id needn’t cause any anxiety over data policy

Synopsis: While there is a need to adopt the digital solution, at the same time it is also important to protect the data of people. Introduction Recently the government announced setting up a new digital health scheme with a digital Id. This again raises the issue of privacy, as was done by the Aadhaar issue… Continue reading Health id needn’t cause any anxiety over data policy

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