News: India’s friendly diplomatic relation with the U.S is providing India a certain immunity from international criticism. Instances where the U.S has taken an accommodating view w.r.t India, despite some concerns? Firstly, the issues of purchasing S-400 from Russia. Despite the US voicing out their disinterest in purchasing military equipment, their administration did not think… Continue reading India’s rights record, America’s blinkered vision
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A Chinese threat should not muddle Indian policy
News: The proposed buyout of general insurance company RahejaQBE by Paytm Insuretech was rejected by the insurance regulator, the Insurance Regulatory Development Authority of India (IRDAI). In trying to insure India against injury, India shouldn’t push money away that could aid the rise of its economy. Contents1 Why the buyout has been rejected?2 What are… Continue reading A Chinese threat should not muddle Indian policy
For sports heroes-Government must consider innovative funding, including legalizing betting
News: At a recent sports university inauguration, the PM of India said that Indian youth should be motivated to take up sports as a career. Although India has had its best performance of the history at the Tokyo Olympics this year by winning 7 medals including a gold in Javelin, but the fact remains… Continue reading For sports heroes-Government must consider innovative funding, including legalizing betting
Is GDP data a reliable way to measure the health of the economy?
News: There are serious problems with India’s GDP data. Any analysis of recovery or growth forecast based on this data must be discarded. The primary yardstick analysts use to measure the economy’s health is GDP. The RBI and multilateral agencies use GDP statistics to make claims about the future growth path. The NSO released the… Continue reading Is GDP data a reliable way to measure the health of the economy?
CSR and NGOs: Aiding in governance
News: Recently, The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) refused the application for renewal of FCRA registration of Missionaries of Charity (MoC). Similar such instances impact the synergy between NGOs and Government. But, the research shows that it is the synergy of NGOs, Government and corporates is the way for development. Must read: Foreign Contribution… Continue reading CSR and NGOs: Aiding in governance
The future of trade
News: Regional comprehensive Economic partnership (RCEP) which was signed in 2020 , came into force on New Year’s Day. India was part of the RCEP process but eventually pulled out of joining. RCEP’s arrival is a reminder that the future of the international trading architecture increasingly seems to be coalitions of the willing i.e. plurilateral or… Continue reading The future of trade
The crypto assets conundrum
News: Arguments for legalising crypto assets in India are weak, and in fact dangerous. What is the case for Crypto regulation? – Cryptocurrency enables relatively invisible transactions, with serious implications for crime, terrorism, money laundering, tax evasion, etc. – Another worry is that the crypto mania is getting built of purely speculative investments. The eventual… Continue reading The crypto assets conundrum
It’s in India’s national interest to promote open-source software
News: Many volunteers around the world are resolving vulnerabilities in open-source Log4j software. Open-source software is in India’s national interest, given the unfolding economics and politics of the technology space. The promotion of Open Source software can be a source of competitive advantage for India in high-technology geopolitics. What is Log4j & Why it is… Continue reading It’s in India’s national interest to promote open-source software
Preparing for green energy shift in 2022
News: The world is preparing itself for an energy transition from fossil fuel to green energy. Around 133 countries have pledged to a “net-zero carbon emissions date. Most govts, corporates and civic entities have also shown determination to “phase down” and eventually phase out fossil fuels from their energy basket. However, world is still highly dependent on… Continue reading Preparing for green energy shift in 2022
Don’t support minimum support prices
News: Legal MSP is an illogical, expensive and inefficient policy instrument. Unless farmers move rapidly towards high-value agriculture, there is not much scope to achieve better incomes for smallholders in an economically efficient and sustainable way. What is the actual reach of MSP regime? If one uses the Census and National Accounts data, – The… Continue reading Don’t support minimum support prices
