Source: The Hindu Relevance: Evolution of India’s foreign policy. Synopsis: It was through its global interactions, India defined itself throughout its history as an independent nation India and the world India’s fate has been closely tied to the rest of the world. After independence India required active engagement with a variety of partners for its… Continue reading India’s fate is tied to the rest of the world
Author: Ram Manohar
How e-RUPI can transform government’s welfare schemes?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Effective service delivery of Public goods Synopsis: e-RUPI opens up a world of opportunities to the government, people, and businesses to provide, avail and pay for services seamlessly. What is e-RUPI? About e- RUPI Its Significance How e-RUPI can be used by corporates? Facilitation of cashless service at paid Covid vaccination… Continue reading How e-RUPI can transform government’s welfare schemes?
The merits of an RBI digital currency outweigh risks
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Future of Central bank Digital currencies in India Synopsis: Launching a CBDC by RBI entails many risks while offering many opportunities too. A thorough assessment is the need of the hour. An analysis of the risks, concerns and benefits of CBDCs. About CBDC Significance and Risks associated with CBDC Does India… Continue reading The merits of an RBI digital currency outweigh risks
We must not ignore the ease of going elsewhere
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Pandemic & Tourism, Freedom of movement Synopsis: The way easing how business is done is important similarly easing the cabin fever that covid restraints have given also need attention. Context Most of us are now free to move around locally, but the radius of our freedom does not extend all that… Continue reading We must not ignore the ease of going elsewhere
Why Indian Railways failed to attract private players to run trains?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Issues related to Privatization of Railways Synopsis: Private sector’s interest should be taken care of if Indian railways (IR) wants to attract private capital. Background On July 1, 2020, the Indian Railways launched the formal process of inviting private parties to run trains on the Indian railway system. However, hopes of… Continue reading Why Indian Railways failed to attract private players to run trains?
Bankruptcy code reforms must be handled with special caution
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Improving the Insolvency and bankruptcy law. Synopsis: Rather than focussing too much on haircuts and debt recovery, IBC should focus on maximization of value, as intended originally. Few suggestions for reforming the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. Background A parliamentary standing committee has called for an overhaul of the Insolvency… Continue reading Bankruptcy code reforms must be handled with special caution
A Time for Deeper Reform
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Fighting poverty and ensuring inclusive growth Synopsis: India should not just rely on redistribution to fight poverty. Faster economic growth is a much better alternative. Background India made little progress in poverty reduction between 1952 and 1985. It is only after 1991-92 that India began to make significant progress in fighting… Continue reading A Time for Deeper Reform
Focus on food processing
Source: Business Standard Relevance: issues related to Food processing sector in India Synopsis: If India intends to catch up with developed countries where a sizeable part of the produce is processed to add value, then the government needs to address the constraints faced by the food processing industry swiftly. Background Of late, the food processing… Continue reading Focus on food processing
Towards a new compact (On centre-state relations)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Bringing in the second generation of reforms – challenges and way forward Synopsis: Without a collaborative arrangement between the Centre and the states, second generation reforms (Reforms in health, education, land, labour, electricity and agriculture) would become more contentious. Background The reach of economic reforms in the last 30 years remained… Continue reading Towards a new compact (On centre-state relations)
The silent rise of Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Financial inclusion and measures taken by RBI Synopsis: Challenges faced by SFBs and Criticism against them Background SFBs have grown rapidly since RBI first carved out this category half a decade ago in Indian financial system. In Financial Year (FY) 2018 – 2020, SFBs registered a phenomenal growth by doubling the… Continue reading The silent rise of Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
