Synopsis: With the Taliban coming to power in Afghanistan, it raised many issues, including how the digital media giants will handle their communication and posts. Introduction Recently, a Pakistani blog Hum Sab was banned by Facebook for posting comments on the Taliban. Given that the Taliban is now in power in Afghanistan, can Facebook ban… Continue reading Should Facebook let the Taliban post
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Behind the Great Indian Internet Shutdown
Synopsis: Despite the laws and Supreme Court guidelines, internet shutdowns are common in India. Let us see their impact and the means to handle them properly. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the court judgement?3 What are the recent Restrictions imposed by the government?4 What is the impact of Internet Lockdown? Introduction: This article highlights the unjudicial… Continue reading Behind the Great Indian Internet Shutdown
Faltering on privatisation
Synopsis: Despite ambitious disinvestment targets, the pace on this front has ben slow. Govt has tweaked tax laws to change that, but the government needs to approach disinvestment more strategically. Just modifying tax laws would not be enough. Contents1 Introduction 2 What has been the status of disinvestment? 3 What changes have been proposed?4 What are the issues… Continue reading Faltering on privatisation
Partnership with US could help India meet renewable energy targets
Synopsis: India can achieve renewable energy targets efficiently by strengthening its partnership with US. The problems and challenges associated are discussed. Contents1 Introduction 2 How Indo-US partnership can help India achieve its renewable energy goals?3 What are the challenges associated with achieving renewable energy targets? 4 What India needs to do to achieve renewable energy targets? Introduction India’s… Continue reading Partnership with US could help India meet renewable energy targets
Powering ahead in the future
Synopsis: Electric vehicles show great future. But the sellers of two-wheeler are showing reluctance in implementing electric vehicles module. We need to identify and overcome the problems. Introduction Regarding two-wheeler electrification in India, things are in the right direction. And their sales in India are likely to at least double in 2021 compared with 2020… Continue reading Powering ahead in the future
Can unicorns solve the country’s youth unemployment problem?
Synopsis: Unicorns can make some impact and lessen youth unemployment, especially in urban India, but they can’t solve the country’s problem of job scarcity. Introduction In August 2021, India’s unemployment rate stood at 8.32%, worse than July’s rate of 6.96%, but similar to the rates recorded in August 2020 and August 2019, which were at… Continue reading Can unicorns solve the country’s youth unemployment problem?
Big Lesson From Small Nation: On import substitution
Synopsis: Import substitution cannot deliver “Make in India for the World”. Lessons from Vietnam. Contents1 Introduction2 How has Vietnam achieved this success?3 What are the consequences of high tariff on imported components?4 What are the benefits of lower tariffs? Introduction In 2015, India decided to promote mobile phone industry through import substitution. The eventual goal… Continue reading Big Lesson From Small Nation: On import substitution
How banks can lose $60 billion to cybercash highways
Synopsis: Cross-border transfers are going to be more faster and economical. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Model 3 expressway?3 What are the planned models for easing international money transfer using digital currencies?4 How the present system works?5 How Model 3 system shall work?6 How the Model 3 alternative may pose the biggest risk to the conventional… Continue reading How banks can lose $60 billion to cybercash highways
India’s ‘early harvest’ trade deals could run into trouble
Synopsis: India should be mindful of legal requirements of arriving at an “early harvest” trade deal before signing a full FTA. Introduction India wishes to fast-track its free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with several countries like the UK, Australia, the European Union, and Canada. It is keen to conclude an “early harvest” trade deal with… Continue reading India’s ‘early harvest’ trade deals could run into trouble
Instead of denying slide in democratic values, India must work to fix it
Synopsis: India’s performance in global rankings in political affairs has taken a dip. This calls for deep introspection. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the reasons for the lower rankings?3 How is the Indian democracy index is formed?4 How do we access the Indian scenario?5 What should be the way forward? Introduction India has ranked low in… Continue reading Instead of denying slide in democratic values, India must work to fix it
