News: At Glasgow COP26 summit, one of the key announcements made by India was a target for achieving net-zero. India committed to a 2070 net zero target. This is not just significant for the world, but also a sizeable economic opportunity for India. The challenge now is to overcome the obstacles along the way. Must… Continue reading Net-zero presents many opportunities for India — and challenges
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After selling the Maharajah
News: The gains from the sale of Air India would be incomplete if follow-up steps are not taken to reorganise the civil aviation ministry. Reforms of this ministry are long overdue, and the Air India sale should expedite such a decision. Contents1 What does the Union civil aviation ministry do?2 Why downsizing of civil aviation… Continue reading After selling the Maharajah
Big claims of rapid economic formalization are suspect
News: The formalization of India’s economy has increased over the years, but regaining a fast-growth trajectory is a challenge yet to be fully tackled. Contents1 What is the size of India’s informal economy?2 How the size of informal economy can be measured?3 What are the signs that indicate an increase in formalization of the economy?4… Continue reading Big claims of rapid economic formalization are suspect
What is Metaverse? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is “Metaverse”?3 What are the key aspects of a Metaverse?4 Why there’s an increased interest in Metaverse?5 What are some issues/concerns associated with Metaverse?6 What is the way forward? Introduction The race between technology companies to build the ‘metaverse’ has officially started. On October 28, 2021, Facebook Inc.… Continue reading What is Metaverse? – Explained, pointwise
China challenge: India must stabilise Kashmir to counter Beijing’s multi-pronged strategy in the east
News: Pentagon recently released a report stating that that China has been undertaking incremental and tactical actions to press its claims along the frontier with India. How should India respond to this emerging situation? Must Read: China taking incremental action to press claims along frontier with India – Pentagon report What are the observations made… Continue reading China challenge: India must stabilise Kashmir to counter Beijing’s multi-pronged strategy in the east
Pre-poll surveys in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Pre-poll surveys?3 Why pre-poll surveys hold influence over elections in India?4 What are the issues/concerns associated with pre-poll surveys?5 How is an exit poll different from a pre-poll survey?6 Can EC ban opinion polls?7 What is the way forward? Introduction With the State Legislative Assembly elections approaching… Continue reading Pre-poll surveys in India – Explained, pointwise
India announces new climate targets at COP26 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What new climate targets have been pledged by India at COP26?3 What is the rationale behind India’s announcement of new climate targets?4 India’s climate targets: Paris vs Glasgow5 Why India’s announcement of new climate targets holds significance?6 What are some concerns/challenges associated with India’s new climate targets?7 What are… Continue reading India announces new climate targets at COP26 – Explained, pointwise
COP26 | PM’s Modi word: Net Zero 2070, clean & green 2030
Synopsis: India has made significance announcements at the ongoing COP26 meeting, including a target year for reaching net zero. Now the ball is in the developed world’s court wrt climate finance wherein India expects developed countries to provide $1 trillion at the earliest. Contents1 What has been India’s track record wrt its efforts on climate… Continue reading COP26 | PM’s Modi word: Net Zero 2070, clean & green 2030
The crypto conundrum
Synopsis: Controlling money supply and issuing money are at the root of the power and influence that the governments of this world command. Leaving the limited use case and exchange value aside, if Cryptocurrencies pose any real challenge to the existing fiat currencies it may result in a stern policy action. Contents1 Introduction2 What attracts… Continue reading The crypto conundrum
Ahead of COP26, Indian site highlights emissions gap
What is the news? A day ahead of the commencement of the 26th United Nations Conference of Parties (COP) in Glasgow, Scotland, India has officially endorsed a website – Climate Equity Monitor. The website was conceptualised and developed by the Climate Change Group at the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai, and the Natural Sciences… Continue reading Ahead of COP26, Indian site highlights emissions gap
