Synopsis: The first wave of Covid 19 highlighted the importance of a local and decentralised approach in tackling the adverse impact of the Pandemic. The government should focus on this approach to minimize the vulnerabilities for the poor and marginalized in the second wave. Background: Under the second wave of Covid 19 pandemic, the marginalised… Continue reading Importance of Decentralised Approach in Tackling the Pandemic
Author: Kunal Khureja
Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Synopsis: The Government is planning to ban all private cryptocurrencies in India while supporting an RBI-backed cryptocurrency. Background: The proposed Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 bans all private cryptocurrencies. It lays down the regulatory framework for the launch of an “official digital currency”. Further holders of private cryptocurrencies will have a 3-6… Continue reading Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Data Revolution and New Global Order
Synopsis: The Digital Data Revolution will shape the new global order. It would give Asia a strategic advantage in the world. India must also prepare itself to play a key role in the hyper-connected world. Background: There has been a shift of global power from the Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific in recent times. This shift… Continue reading Data Revolution and New Global Order
Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
Synopsis: The load on tertiary health services can be reduced by strengthening the secondary level care health services. For rural areas, the focus should be on community health centres and for urban regions, peripheral hospitals at the secondary level. Contents1 Background:2 Reactive approach:3 Concerns associated with Reactive approach:4 New Approach of using Secondary Level Health Services:5… Continue reading Importance of Secondary Level Health Services
Why India-Russia Relations Demands Reconsideration?
Synopsis: The recent visit of Russia’s Foreign Minister to India has once again highlighted the issues in India-Russia bilateral relations. As Russia has been a good friend to India, it demands a reconsideration. Contents1 Background:2 Outcome of the visit:3 Concerning Issues in India-Russia relations:4 Importance of Russia:5 Way Forward: Background: The year 2020 witnessed a break… Continue reading Why India-Russia Relations Demands Reconsideration?
A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021
Synopsis: The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment ordinance 2021 shows a shift from a creditor-centric approach towards a more balanced approach. Under the new approach, both promoters and creditors are incentivized to reach a more acceptable solution. Background: The President has promulgated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. It marks a shift from… Continue reading A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021
Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India
Synopsis: India is considering a proposal to adopt a net-zero emission target. This demands a Phasing out coal use which would pose numerous challenges. Background: The UN has urged wealthy nations to end Phasing Out Coal use by 2030. Similarly, a private member bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in March 2021. The bill aims to… Continue reading Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India
Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of IHDS:4 Analysing the Findings:5 Need for strengthening Trust: Synopsis: The India Human Development Survey (IHDS) tries to ascertain the degree of trust that people across different castes hold in public institutions. A thorough analysis of the data calls for strengthening trust, especially among the vulnerable sections. Background: The IHDS categorizes… Continue reading Degree of Trust in Public Institutions across different castes
India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Synopsis: India and China should adopt a minimalist approach in their future negotiations. This would give better and realistic results rather than an idealist and unfulfilled expectation. Contents1 Background:2 High Expectations and Unwanted Results:3 Current Situation of Border Dispute:4 Equation on the trade front:5 Way Forward: Background: A track 2 dialogue held recently between India and… Continue reading India – China Bilateral Relationship Demands a Minimalist Approach
Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
Synopsis: India must actively engage with all the three big powers (US, Russia, China). It is because there is no guarantee that today’s friends will not confront and today’s enemy will not cooperate in the future. This is based on the principle that change is the only permanent thing in foreign relations. Contents1 Background:2 Russia-China Relations:3… Continue reading Why India Needs to Balance Relations with China, Russia and US?
