Synopsis: Tourism infrastructure has huge untapped potential in India especially with respect to jobs. The government has to take steps to unleash the full potential. Introduction As per the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report of 2019, India improved from 65th position in 2013 to 34th position in 2019. However, the Indian tourism and hospitality sector was… Continue reading Boost tourism through disruption
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“Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” – Delhi HC
Source: This post is based on the article “Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” published in Indian Express on 13th October 2021. What is the news? The Delhi High Court recently dismissed the PIL challenging the appointment of an IPS officer as the Commissioner of the Delhi Police. About the case A Gujarat cadre officer… Continue reading “Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” – Delhi HC
Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
Synopsis: There is a burgeoning Electronics market, and also there is a consequent fight over the major powers to control the semiconductor industry. India can use this opportunity to improve to achieve digital India targets. Introduction The global supply crisis in semiconductors has led many to suggest India should create chip fabrication facilities (fabs). The… Continue reading Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
How Delhi came to see Europe as a valuable strategic partner
Synopsis: The smaller European states and EU as a block has much to offer to India and vice versa, especially in the context of the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Introduction EU is considered as one of the most trusted partners, and therefore it would contribute to a sound and stable partnership. The recent bilateral meetings with Denmark… Continue reading How Delhi came to see Europe as a valuable strategic partner
Detoxing pilot project has brought a river back from dead: Meghalaya
What is the news? Meghalaya government has claimed that a detoxing project through the use of phycoremediation has rejuvenated Lukha river. The project was funded by the “District Mineral Fund”. What is the reason for contamination? The Lukha River was considered toxic beyond redemption a decade ago. Meghalaya’s pollution control board in its report blamed drainage… Continue reading Detoxing pilot project has brought a river back from dead: Meghalaya
U.K. asks India to update climate goals
What is the news? Recently, the British Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister had a meeting. The meeting occurred a few weeks ahead of a United Nations climate change summit in the U.K. During the meeting, the British PM urged India to update India’s NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) targets, besides they also talked about vaccine… Continue reading U.K. asks India to update climate goals
Pandora papers reveal legislative limits of preventing tax dodging
Synopsis: Pandora Papers reveal complex issues associated with offshore investments. Introduction Pandora Papers consist of as many as 12 million documents belonging to 14 global corporate services firms, which set up about 29,000 off-the-shelf companies and private trusts in obscure tax jurisdictions. Must read (Only new points are covered in this article): Pandora Papers and… Continue reading Pandora papers reveal legislative limits of preventing tax dodging
Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation
Synopsis: The government is looking to privatise the PSBs for strengthening the banking sector. But the Privatisation of PSBs is a complex one. Introduction Recently, the Finance Minister mentioned that India needs more banks to match the scale of the nation’s largest lender, the State Bank of India. This is because India (Asia’s third-largest economy) is… Continue reading Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation
The many questions arising from QES data
Synopsis: The first quarter data of QES talks about different employment statistics Introduction Recently, the Labour Bureau has released the results of the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey (QES) for the first quarter of 2021 (April to June). The Sixth Economic Census serves as the basis of the QES survey. The survey covers establishments employing 10… Continue reading The many questions arising from QES data
A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
Synopsis: The historic rival claims of territory and independence by China and Taiwan is seeing a new turn with the US questioning the One China policy. Introduction Recently the “One China policy” of the People’s Republic of China has been challenged by the USA, though it still stands with a one-China policy. In 1979, the USA recognized… Continue reading A ‘Taiwan flashpoint’ in the Indo-Pacific
