Synopsis: We need to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Barriers that these biases enforce for women must be knocked down at every level. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the impacts of gender bias?3 How the problem in India is different from the problem in the West?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Gender equality… Continue reading Breaking the Glass Walls: On gender equality
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Private 5G networks: The next battle call
Synopsis: Should India enable the private 5G networks? A brief look at the issues involved. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present situation in India?3 Should govt auction spectrum for private 5G networks?4 Why there’s a difference of opinion?5 Should India enable private 5G networks? Introduction Private 5G networks, where the infrastructure is used exclusively by devices authorized… Continue reading Private 5G networks: The next battle call
National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
Synopsis: Article focuses on two issues – How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan? And, whether the plan likely to increase the efficiency of the economy? Contents1 Background2 How much should the government expect to raise from the Asset Monetisation plan?3 Will the plan enhance the efficiency of the… Continue reading National Monetisation Pipeline shows promise — and limits
A Job to do: On unemployment in India
Synopsis: Employment opportunities need to expand in areas where labour is deployed to deliver higher productivity for enterprise and higher returns to labour. Contents1 Introduction2 What are some concerns regarding unemployment in India?3 What is the impact of rising unemployment?4 What is the way forward? Introduction India’s unemployment rate in August was 8.3 per cent… Continue reading A Job to do: On unemployment in India
Bad bank will help clean up balance sheets, but credit culture must change for healthier financial system
Synopsis: Issues and challenges that may impact the performance of the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. Contents1 Introduction2 How the NARCL will function?3 How it will be beneficial?4 What are the issues and challenges involved?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The balance sheets of banks show stressed loans worth Rs 2 lakh crore. To… Continue reading Bad bank will help clean up balance sheets, but credit culture must change for healthier financial system
Bringing woolly mammoths back from extinction might not be such a bad idea — ethicists explain
Synopsis: There’s a strong case for trying out novel methods to restore lost species and damaged ecosystems. A look at the related issues. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the objective?3 What are the associated issues and ethical concerns?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The United States startup Colossal Biosciences has announced plans to bring woolly mammoths, or… Continue reading Bringing woolly mammoths back from extinction might not be such a bad idea — ethicists explain
The PLI plan for our automotive sector can accelerate its success
Synopsis: The new PLI scheme will incentivize the industry to move into higher-value-added technologies and thus spur sectoral growth Contents1 Introduction2 What are the issues and challenges of the automotive industry?3 How the PLI scheme will help the Indian automotive industry?4 What are the changes needed in the PLI schemes to make it more effective?5… Continue reading The PLI plan for our automotive sector can accelerate its success
Clean energy prospects beyond the 100GW milestone
Synopsis: Regular policy interventions by the government, an investment push and fiscal stimuli over the years have helped India emerge as a global front runner in the clean energy ecosystem. Introduction Despite the covid pandemic, steady growth has helped India cross the 100-gigawatt (GW) target of installed capacity. Today, we stand 4th in the world… Continue reading Clean energy prospects beyond the 100GW milestone
How green is my central bank
Synopsis: Green climate and other bonds, and fixed-income assets, cannot guarantee carbon neutrality. Introduction The Bank of Finland has announced that its investment portfolio will be carbon-neutral by 2050. Also, many western central banks are making similar announcements. However, the author of this article states that resorting to green climate financing by central bank (RBI)… Continue reading How green is my central bank
Two democracies and their vigilante problem
Synopsis: With incidents of mob justice and vigilantism increasing, it becomes important to understand the dimensions of the word Vigilante. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Vigilantism?3 How the USA allows the practice of Citizen Arrester?4 USA’s legislation to promote citizen arresters5 What needs to be done? Introduction This article highlights how the word “Vigilante” has different… Continue reading Two democracies and their vigilante problem
