Synopsis: The Indian government is coordinating and executing a round-the-clock evacuation of not just Indians but also nationals of other countries during various relief operations. Contents1 Introduction2 The recent example of India following “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”:3 What are the earlier operations carried out by India to fulfil “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”?4 What does this signify?5 Terms to know… Continue reading India’s humanitarian missions are guided by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Synopsis: To understand how to balance free speech with accountability for digital media. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Supreme Court’s view?3 Why does the misuse happen in web sources? 4 What actions have been taken by the Government?5 What needs to be done? Introduction Recently, the Chief Justice of India has raised his concerns over the… Continue reading CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Synopsis: There is an urgent need for India to scale up the manufacturing of semiconductors. Introduction India’s automobile industry is facing a major shortage of semiconductors. The supply situation isn’t expected to ease any time soon. That’s mainly because chip manufacturing is concentrated in a few countries. Why there is a shortage of semiconductors? The… Continue reading Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Our export efforts hold the key to growth in the quarters ahead
Synopsis: India’s growth hope in the immediate future is dependent heavily on exports. What are the challenges that impact export promotion? Issues in remission of duties and taxes on exported products (RODTEP) scheme structuring: Under RODTEP, Steel, pharma, and chemicals get no rebate at all, although many products using these inputs do. This kind of… Continue reading Our export efforts hold the key to growth in the quarters ahead
Is monetising public assets a good idea?
Synopsis: Two experts, viz. Montek Singh Ahluwalia (MS) and Professor Ajay Shah (AS), share their views over Asset Monetisation programme of the government. Contents1 Background2 How can govt go about monetising operational assets?3 Why the govt chose asset monetisation over outright privatisation?4 Can we ensure that there’s no asset stripping by pvt investors?5 Background Read… Continue reading Is monetising public assets a good idea?
Credit Where It’s Due – “on credit growth”
Synopsis: Lack of Credit growth has lagged economic recovery. Here’s why that’s about to change. Introduction April-June GDP estimates show that there is strong evidence of a sharp recovery in the economy after second-wave lockdowns. Although broad-based indicators of real economic activity like mobility, energy demand, and GST e-way bill generation are now substantially higher… Continue reading Credit Where It’s Due – “on credit growth”
Long-feared space junk has become an imminent threat
Synopsis: With the increasing cost-effectiveness in rocket and satellite technologies, more countries and companies are planning more missions to orbit than ever before. This will ultimately result in more space debris that could trigger a mass collision in the future. This calls for countries and corporates to collaborate on the issue. Introduction In March,… Continue reading Long-feared space junk has become an imminent threat
Powergrid wins the prestigious global ATD Best award
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is ATD?3 What is Powergrid?4 What is PAL? What is the news? Recently, Powergrid won the prestigious global ATD (Association for Talent Development) Award for nourishing the best talent. It got 8th rank among the 71 organizations from around the globe. It is the only Indian PSU to win… Continue reading Powergrid wins the prestigious global ATD Best award
Douse the farm fire – “Stubble burning Issue”
Synopsis: Despite various measures taken by both, state governments and central government, the issue of stubble burning continue to add to the air pollution in the North India and NCR region. It calls for a fresh relook at the issue. Introduction The stubble burning incidents are expected to increase this time compared to last year,… Continue reading Douse the farm fire – “Stubble burning Issue”
Centre plans PSU land sale worth more than Rs 600 crore via e-bidding
What’s in news? The Center is planning to sell parcels worth more than ₹600 crores of public sector undertakings via the e-bidding platform. Further, the government also aims to sell non-core assets worth ₹10000 crores through this platform. About the PSU land sale: The government is looking to push the sale of idle assets of PSUs.… Continue reading Centre plans PSU land sale worth more than Rs 600 crore via e-bidding
