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India’s aversion to Chinese investments and how geopolitics impacts PLI

News: Many countries are competing for the share in investments coming out of China. India is facing heavy challenges from other countries. Countries have been trying to attract companies leaving China for various reasons. Apple has started leaving China and other companies may follow. Many South-East countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand are… Continue reading India’s aversion to Chinese investments and how geopolitics impacts PLI

Death of data: India doesn’t know how most Indians die

Context: public policy today is heavily data-dependent. Thus the quality of data needs urgent attention. What are the findings of MCCD report? The 2020 report on Medically Certified Cause of Deaths (MCCD) has been released recently. The data was based on the civil registration system set up in the 19th century. The key finding of… Continue reading Death of data: India doesn’t know how most Indians die

India can’t feed the world with a major chapaati crisis at home

News: India has imposed ban on wheat import amid the global food crisis. What are the reasons behind the export ban by the government? First, this year India’s wheat output is around 6.5% less than the previous year. Second, the hottest March in 122 years has stunted grain formation. Last year, a kilogram of Indian… Continue reading India can’t feed the world with a major chapaati crisis at home

How consumption is set to outstrip food grain production

Context: Food consumption is outpacing food production. It may prove the Malthus theory correct. In 1798, British philosopher and economist Thomas Malthus gave a theory. The theory predicted a catastrophe, which is also called “Malthusian catastrophe”. He predicted in his theory that population growth would outpace food production to cause shortages and famine. His theory… Continue reading How consumption is set to outstrip food grain production

Crude Economics – Marco-Economic impacts of oil price rise

News: The level of crude oil prices often changes the macroeconomic outlook in India. How do oil prices impact India’s economic outlook? India’s macroeconomic outlook improves when oil prices are low and stable. Whereas, a rise in oil prices means a higher Current Account Deficit and pressure on the currency. It also results in inflation… Continue reading Crude Economics – Marco-Economic impacts of oil price rise

India drops to 54th place on tourism development Index, top in South Asia

Contents1 2 What is the news?3 Findings of the Global Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI)4 About Global Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) What is the news? India was ranked 54th in the global travel and tourism development index. The ranking of India in 2019 was 46th. Findings of the Global Travel and Tourism… Continue reading India drops to 54th place on tourism development Index, top in South Asia

Lessons from Russia for India

Context: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is ongoing. Strategic failures and success of Russia is providing lessons for the Indian military as well. What are the key lessons from Russian invasion for Indian miliary? First, it has revealed the level of effectiveness of Russian tanks. American-built Javelin or Advanced Anti-Tank Weapon System have resulted into destruction… Continue reading Lessons from Russia for India

Government must resist demands for banning exports

News: After the wheat ban, there is a possibility of a ban on exports of raw cotton. The author lists out reasons for not doing so. Why ban on exports of raw cotton will not be correct? First, from raw cotton to fabric making, there are various stages and processes in the textile industry. Raw… Continue reading Government must resist demands for banning exports

3 Ideas For 4 Countries Hunting for Chips

News: Quad Leaders’ Summit meeting is being hosted today. One agenda item will be to announce a concrete action plan under the Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative. The goal of the Semiconductor Supply Chain Initiative is to strengthen the global semiconductor supply chain’s productive capacity and resilience. Why Quad is focusing on the semiconductor supply chain?… Continue reading 3 Ideas For 4 Countries Hunting for Chips

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