What is the news? India has recently closed a deal worth more than 2000 crore for export of Brahmos missile to the Philippines. What is Brahmos? – Read here. Why is the deal significant? It is strategically significant in the backdrop of China’s expansionism and strong arm tactics with its neighbours in the South China… Continue reading Eye on China, Philippines to buy Brahmos in $375m deal
Outrage in Nepal over India’s plan to widen the road to Lipulekh
What is the news? India has very recently proposed to widen the road that leads up to the Lipulekh area in Uttarakhand. Although there have been no official statements from Nepal, but the issue has caused a lot of resentment in the Nepal politics. Various parties have spoken against India’s project publicly. What… Continue reading Outrage in Nepal over India’s plan to widen the road to Lipulekh
The controversy over inclusion of the mm wave band in 5G auctions
News: Telecom regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had asked for Industry’s view on various contours of 5G roll out in India. This plan of TRAI also included the idea of adding millimetre (mm) wave band of 24.25-28.5GHz in the auction of 5G spectrum. Satcom Industry association-India (SIA) which represents the interests of the communication satellite… Continue reading The controversy over inclusion of the mm wave band in 5G auctions
Wishlist for the budget
News: Every budget offers an opportunity in the hands of the government to initiate a lot of reforms. What should the upcoming budget focus upon? Simplify the tax calculations: Instead of layers of taxation, there should be one simple tax rate. Prime land, long leases: This will lead to increase in revenue, government here will… Continue reading Wishlist for the budget
As cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, its carbon footprint can’t be ignored
News: Cryptocurrency has expanded rapidly. With its increased popularity, problems of environmental sustainability have emerged. These are related to the digital mining of Cryptocurrency, esp Bitcoin, as it creates a massive carbon footprint due to the staggering amount of energy it requires. Note: In 2019, the global cryptocurrency market was approximately $793 million. It’s now… Continue reading As cryptocurrency becomes mainstream, its carbon footprint can’t be ignored
On Pak’s National Security Policy document: Pakistan gets serious
News: Pakistani National Security Division’s latest National Security Policy document released recently. There are five key takeaways for India. By this, it can be inferred that Pakistan has started looking inwards (domestic issues). Must Read: Pakistan’s National Security Policy: Pakistan security policy seeks 100 years of peace with India, but with caveat What are the… Continue reading On Pak’s National Security Policy document: Pakistan gets serious
If Siachen is back on Indo-Pak agenda, it is good news
News: Recently, the Indian Army Chief, General Naravane, in his press conference reportedly made a reference to the possibility of “demilitarisation of the glacial region” in Siachen. He said that Pakistan would have to first authenticate respective troop positions along the 110-km long actual ground position line (AGPL) in the Siachen-Saltoro Ridge region for any… Continue reading If Siachen is back on Indo-Pak agenda, it is good news
Explained: For how long can an MLA be suspended?
News: 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs have gone to Supreme Court against their year-long suspension from the Assembly. What is the background of this issue? The leader of Opposition in Maharashtra objected to an attempt by a state minister to table a resolution demanding that the Centre release data on Other Backward Classes (OBCs), so that… Continue reading Explained: For how long can an MLA be suspended?
Govt needs to plug loopholes, minimise irregularities, in implementation of NREGA in times when it is most needed
News: Social audit has been conducted in Jharkhand for the implementation of the MGNREGA scheme where so many loopholes were visible. This questions the effective implementation of the MGNREGA scheme. What is the importance of MGNREGA? MGNREGA played a critical role in alleviating economic hardship as migrations increased and non-farm employment opportunities declined. In 2020–21, 11.19… Continue reading Govt needs to plug loopholes, minimise irregularities, in implementation of NREGA in times when it is most needed
In 2022, India should keep an eye on Indo-Pacific
News: The year 2020 was transformational not just because of a pandemic, but because of massive geopolitical changes surrounding the Indo-Pacific. The region is central to emerging geopolitics and nine countries are the key players: the USA, China, Japan, India, Germany, UK, Russia, Australia and France. How USA and China impact the Indo-Pacific region? The… Continue reading In 2022, India should keep an eye on Indo-Pacific
