What is the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reprimanded Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Services for pre-selling and booking the satellite based internet services without having obtained the necessary licences in the country. In this context, let us read about satellite communication. What is Satellite Communications (SATCOM)? Satellite communication refers to any communication link… Continue reading SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah
What is the news? The Union Home Minister has said that the cooperative model is the only model of economic development that will work to achieve an all-encompassing and all-inclusive development of a huge country like India. He also said that one of the most successful cooperative models in India is Amul and based on… Continue reading Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah
Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
What is the News? The Ganga Connect exhibition that has been running across the UK has successfully concluded in London. What was the objective of the Ganga Connect Exhibition? The primary objective of the Ganga Connect exhibition was to engage with the UK community and major support has been received from community members from all… Continue reading Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
What is the News? The Russian President will come to India for the 21st annual summit between India and Russia. During this visit, many deals and agreements are expected to be signed. What are the deals and agreements expected to be signed between India and Russia? 2+2 Meeting: India’s Defence Minister and External affairs minister… Continue reading From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
MSDE launches pilot projects to revive and catalyze the traditional Namda Craft and upskill the Artisans and Weavers of Kashmir
What is the News? Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched two projects— (i) Revival of Namda craft of Kashmir as a special pilot project under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0 and (ii) upskilling of artisans and weavers of Kashmir under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), component of PMKVY. What is… Continue reading MSDE launches pilot projects to revive and catalyze the traditional Namda Craft and upskill the Artisans and Weavers of Kashmir
Explained: How PASIPHAE will peep into the unknown regions of the sky
What is the news? Wide Area Linear Optical Polarimeter (WALOP), a vital instrument for the PASIPHAE Project, is being developed at Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India. Note: WALOP is an instrument for PASIPHAE Project. It will be mounted on two small optical telescopes to detect polarised light signals emerging from the… Continue reading Explained: How PASIPHAE will peep into the unknown regions of the sky
How to regulate Cryptocurrencies?
News: Indian regulators can leverage the simple money management approach towards regulating Cryptocurrencies. The task of financial-economic policy is to address market failure, i.e. the four problems of – systemic risk, resolution, prudential regulation, and consumer protection. Does cryptocurrency merit financial regulation in India? The role for financial regulation in any situation can be analysed… Continue reading How to regulate Cryptocurrencies?
The T-20 investment path
News: Parliament is about to come up with a bill banning crypto-currencies, which are today the most sought after investment option for today’s generation. Why do people prefer to invest in new options like crypto currency? Bank deposits returns are quite low with respect to other options-2.75% in a savings account or 5% in a… Continue reading The T-20 investment path
A new public stocking policy centred on pulses, edible oils and vegetables is needed to manage unseasonal price hikes
News: Unseasonal price spike in Tomatoes and onions The cost of many vegetables such as tomatoes, cabbage and other greens become relatively affordable during winter. This is because of increased supply, since planting of these crops is done during August-October, and they are all 50-to-100-day crops. But in the current winter, all these vegetables are… Continue reading A new public stocking policy centred on pulses, edible oils and vegetables is needed to manage unseasonal price hikes
The great inflation conundrum that policymakers must resolve
News: Economies around the world, including Argentina, Brazil, Turkey, India, and, most importantly, the US are witnessing an increase in price levels. The increase of inflation in the U.S and other economies will have adverse effects worldwide because its spill over effects are far-reaching. What has been the inflation trend across the countries? While present… Continue reading The great inflation conundrum that policymakers must resolve
