Synopsis: A precise caste census is difficult, but the data will be useful to drive social policy. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges in the caste census?3 Why there is a demand for caste census?4 How can we make the caste census data useful?5 What should be the way forward? Introduction This article talks about… Continue reading Complex count: On caste census
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India dithered over projecting naval power. Now it’s been pushed to the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific
Relevance: To know about India’s missed opportunities to improve international cooperation. Synopsis This article explains the opportunities that India missed, which ultimately led to the formation of the AUKUS alliance. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the opportunities India missed which led to the formation of the AUKUS alliance?3 What is the result of India’s inaction?4 What… Continue reading India dithered over projecting naval power. Now it’s been pushed to the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific
India’s consumer map is rapidly being redrawn by major trends
Synopsis: Companies must adapt to a market of rising incomes, digital innovations, new consumers and altered consumption curves. Contents1 Introduction2 Which factors are responsible for shaping India’s consumer landscape?3 What are the future predictions?4 Despite the challenges, how India retains its large long-term growth potential?5 What is the way forward? Introduction Pandemic shocks and aftershocks… Continue reading India’s consumer map is rapidly being redrawn by major trends
Human resources & regulatory autonomy
Synopsis: Statutory regulatory authorities need autonomy in staffing their organisations with specialists who have integrity and knowledge. Contents1 Introduction2 Why NFRA was established?3 How regulators like NFRA are created in India?4 Why SRAs like NFRA need the flexibility to recruit?5 What is hampering the recruitment of talented human resources in regulator sector?6 What is the… Continue reading Human resources & regulatory autonomy
Managing risks of a green economy
Synopsis: A rapid transition to renewable energy, which is necessary, will disrupt a number of businesses. Introduction Climate change will affect lives and livelihoods across the globe with some countries getting disproportionately impacted. According to a recent report by the Swiss Re Institute, climate change could reduce global gross domestic product by 18% by 2050… Continue reading Managing risks of a green economy
A climate change narrative that India can steer
Synopsis: The Glasgow COP26 meet offers India a chance to update its Nationally Determined Contributions to meet climate targets. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the findings of the assessment?3 What is the reason behind rising internal displacement of population? 4 What are some steps that India has taken to tackle the climate change?5 What are the issues… Continue reading A climate change narrative that India can steer
The state of agriculture in India is only going from bad to worse
Synopsis: Our agricultural sector has been in a state of perpetual decline after 2012-13 and is reeling under such shocks as back-to-back droughts, demonetization and the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest Situation Assessment Survey adds to findings that reveal worsening agrarian distress. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons behind the agrarian distress?3 What are the results… Continue reading The state of agriculture in India is only going from bad to worse
A disease surveillance system, for the future
Synopsis Diseases and outbreaks are realities and a well-functioning system can help reduce their impact. Contents1 Introduction2 What is epidemiology and disease surveillance?3 What is the status of disease surveillance in India?4 What are the challenges?5 What should be done? Introduction The article highlights the importance of epidemiology in preventing and controlling infectious diseases. What… Continue reading A disease surveillance system, for the future
Make departments smart, first
Synopsis: E-governance holds the promise of improving local governance, but only if we pay attention to the basics. Introduction To have a smart city, there is a need to make all the departments of the city smart. In such cities, good governance is dependent on good service delivery. This requires good availability of data. Thus,… Continue reading Make departments smart, first
WHO’s new air quality standards underline the health-pollution link. It’s time policies take a holistic approach
Synopsis: India’s air quality standards were way short of WHO norms even before. The new thresholds will sharpen these differences. Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs). These guidelines are not legally binding but advise to policymakers to shape their policies by prioritizing the health of the people. Read… Continue reading WHO’s new air quality standards underline the health-pollution link. It’s time policies take a holistic approach
