Synopsis: ISRO should take advantage of the market opportunities in the India space sector. Introduction Brazil’s Amazonia-1 satellite was launched last week from Sriharikota. It was the first dedicated commercial mission of NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). NSIL is a two-year-old commercial arm of the Department of Space. Initiatives by India for promotion of Space sector… Continue reading India’s Space Sector: Initiatives and Issues
Author: Samriddhi Mishra
Issues in the Process of Spectrum Auction
Synopsis: The government should revisit spectrum auction formats, unrealistic pricing, regulatory norms. Introduction The telecommunications’ spectrum auction successfully held in India recently. The winning bids in the auction collectively outdid the government’s own low expectations for receipts from the sale of airwaves. The three largest telecom service providers bought only essential airwaves. They bought it… Continue reading Issues in the Process of Spectrum Auction
Critical Evaluation of Draft National Policy on Migrant workers
Synopsis: NITI Aayog has released a draft National Policy on migrant workers. Though it is well-intentioned, it fails to address the policy misrepresentations which is at the root of migrant workers’ issues. Introduction The suffering of migrant workers during the pandemic raised awareness about their scale, vulnerability, and role in the economy. It also led… Continue reading Critical Evaluation of Draft National Policy on Migrant workers
Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
Synopsis: If China, Pakistan and India can remain humble, then there is hope for better regional development and stability. Introduction Recently India and Pakistan have announced the strict observance of all ceasefire agreements along the Line of Control(LoC). On the other hand, India has also seen a de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control… Continue reading Regional stability in South-Asia depends on India, Pakistan and China
Lessons from Operation Flood for Operation Green
Synopsis: A closer inspection of the Operation Green scheme shows that the scheme is nowhere near achieving its objectives. Introduction The Finance Minister during budget presentations announced the expansion of Operation Green (OG). It will be expanded beyond tomatoes, onions, and potatoes to 22 perishable commodities. Operation Green was launched in 2018 with three basic… Continue reading Lessons from Operation Flood for Operation Green
PM Modi’s Acknowledgement of role of private sector
Synopsis: Future growth in India should be led by the private sector. The government should encourage the private sector as a central part of its strategy. Introduction Recently the prime minister acknowledged the role of the private sector. Now it is up to the private sector to grow their business, pursue excellence, follow the law… Continue reading PM Modi’s Acknowledgement of role of private sector
How to become Petroleum Independent?
Synopsis: India first needs to manage the demand for petroleum Independent products, before expanding and diversifying the energy supply. How government can reduce dependence on petroleum? There are many things that the government can and should do to reduce dependence on petroleum. Firstly, the government should introduce a zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) programme. It requires all… Continue reading How to become Petroleum Independent?
Challenges in controlling Zoonotic diseases in India
Synopsis: India can turn into a hotspot for zoonotic diseases (diseases that spread from animal to human), if not controlled now. Research must be proactive as this could be a larger crisis than the COVID pandemic. Introduction During the covid-19 pandemic, Scientists developed tools to study the virus more effectively. Further, they also set up… Continue reading Challenges in controlling Zoonotic diseases in India
Why Sedition law needs a relook?
Synopsis: Recent charges of sedition against individuals have brought back focus to seditions law. The oppression of dissenters is more dangerous for society. It creates more division in society compared to seditious acts. Introduction In Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar (1962), the Supreme Court defended the constitutional validity of sedition. It noted that… Continue reading Why Sedition law needs a relook?
Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
Synopsis: The Perseverance mission on Mars will test out technologies to help sustain the presence of humans there. Further, it will help the future manned mission to Mars along with several other important experiments. Introduction The scientific community is suspecting that life may have existed on Mars before Earth. Thus, there might be a possibility… Continue reading Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
