News: The Centre has set a January deadline to merge four public-funded institutions, the Films Division (FD), National Film Archive of India (NFAI), Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), and Children’s Films Society of India (CFSI), with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). This is an ill-conceived move. What is the rationale behind this move? The… Continue reading Centre’s push to merge film archive and other film bodies will ill serve their original mandates
Author: Luv Sharma
E-com competition as a worthy policy response
News: The commerce ministry’s Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) project is reportedly getting final touches for an online debut within a few months. While India’s experience of state market ventures is bad, this project is indeed a worthy move. Must Read: How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce? Why state’s interference in the e-com… Continue reading E-com competition as a worthy policy response
False stereotypes must get out of gender equality’s way
News: The failure of labour markets and institutions in addressing gender-specific constraints has led to gender inequality in employment. Contents1 What is the situation of Gender equality in India? 2 What are the reasons for gender inequality in employment? 3 What are some examples that things are changing in India? 4 What is the way forward? What is… Continue reading False stereotypes must get out of gender equality’s way
What is 5G in telecom, and how will this tech work in India
What is the news? Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recently announced that India’s major metros will have 5G services from next year. What is 5G? Read about 5G here. India has been planning to start 5G services since 2018, but lack of flow of cash and adequate capital with at some of the telecom companies… Continue reading What is 5G in telecom, and how will this tech work in India
Why cloud seeding is no longer being seen as an option to clear Delhi’s air
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why the decision to drop the idea of cloud seeding?3 What is the way forward?4 About Cloud Seeding What is the news? According to a document from the Central Pollution Control Board, weather conditions, such as low moisture levels in the capital during the winter, are unsupportive of cloud seeding… Continue reading Why cloud seeding is no longer being seen as an option to clear Delhi’s air
Transforming lives-The job creation potential of livestock transition
News: Around the world farmers are transitioning from livestock operations to plant-based operations. Why are farmers all over the world transitioning from livestock to plant based production? Demand for plant-based products is growing. Farmer specific issues-Animal farming usually has exploitative contracts, with poor working conditions, low income, high vulnerability to market forces and extreme stress. … Continue reading Transforming lives-The job creation potential of livestock transition
The cold truth about India’s income inequality
News: Recent the World Inequality Report has shown that India has very high levels of inequality. It also shows that the gap between the people at the top and bottom of income scale is higher in India than the USA, UK, China. Read the detailed findings of the report here. What are the… Continue reading The cold truth about India’s income inequality
Our expanding gig economy must treat workers fairly
News: 50 women partners of Urban Company’s (UC) salon and spa vertical are protesting against policy changes that will come into effect from January 2022. These, they claim, will affect their ability to earn and are therefore unfair labour practices. UC, India’s largest home-services provider, has filed a lawsuit in Gurugram’s district court against the… Continue reading Our expanding gig economy must treat workers fairly
It’s not too late for India to gain a global edge with high-end chips
News: The opportunity in high-end semiconductor chip manufacturing is huge, but India must create an entire ecosystem that can deliver innovative products. Must Read: Semiconductor chip manufacturing in India – Explained, pointwise Moreover, India also needs to be wary of cheaper chip alternatives from Taiwan and China, especially considering the Chinese plans of controlling most… Continue reading It’s not too late for India to gain a global edge with high-end chips
India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship
News: India and Israel are going to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations in the year 2022. India has described its relationship with Israel as a multifaceted strategic partnership, which now includes negotiations on a free trade agreement as well. What are the various areas of cooperation b/w India and Israel? Technology: Israel is the… Continue reading India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship
