Synopsis: Governments must focus on lowering prices and reducing regulatory constraints rather than focusing on ease of doing business. Introduction Recently, the IMF’s executive board expressed confidence in the leadership of Kristalina Georgieva in the Doing Business survey controversy that raised doubts over the integrity of Ease of the Doing Business (EoDB) rankings. What are… Continue reading Cost of Doing Business
Our children don’t need a ‘deshbhakti’ curriculum
Synopsis: The proposal to introduce a Deshbhakti curriculum for patriotism needs to be carefully analyzed. Introduction Recently New Delhi government announced a proposal to introduce a curriculum for patriotism for school children. The suggestion is definitely welcome as loyalty towards the nation is important for the survival of any nation. But in the current age… Continue reading Our children don’t need a ‘deshbhakti’ curriculum
Clearing the air on water: On Parambikulam Aliyar Project
Synopsis: With political will, Kerala and Tamil Nadu can overcome hurdles to renew the Parambikulam Aliyar Project agreement. What is Parambikulam Aliyar Project? It provides for the diversion of 30.5 thousand million cubic feet (tmc ft) annually from Kerala to Tamil Nadu. This major project with an outlay of ₹138 crore was completed in 1972.… Continue reading Clearing the air on water: On Parambikulam Aliyar Project
Regulatory capture of a different kind
Synopsis: Three-fourths of India’s top regulators are retired government officers. This trend must change. Introduction Regulatory bodies are government bodies set up to supervise different sectors of the economy. While most of the regulatory bodies are working independently, there are some that still operating as an extension of the government, like the Regulator for civil… Continue reading Regulatory capture of a different kind
Draft rules seek to make airports disabled-friendly
What is the News? The Government of India has released the Draft Rules to make airports Disabled friendly. Why were these Draft Rules to make airports Disabled friendly released? The Draft Rules follows the Rights of Person with Disabilities Rules, 2017 under which the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is required to frame harmonised… Continue reading Draft rules seek to make airports disabled-friendly
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development inaugurates phase-II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
What is the News? The government of India has launched phase II of the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship under SANKALP (Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) programme. What is the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme? Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship is a two-year-long fellowship programme conceived to create opportunities for young, dynamic individuals to… Continue reading Union Minister for Education and Skill Development inaugurates phase-II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
Framework to manage drone traffic notified
What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified a Traffic Management Policy Framework for Drones. Why is Traffic management for drones required? The traffic management system for drones in India has become necessary as the number of drones being used in India is all set to increase after the latest liberalized drone… Continue reading Framework to manage drone traffic notified
Trigonopterus corona: A beetle species named after coronavirus
What is the news? Scientists have discovered a new species of beetle named Trigonopterus corona on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Note: It is not the only insect species to be named after the pandemic. In April 2021, a new species of caddisfly (a moth-like insect) was collected near a stream in Kosovo and named… Continue reading Trigonopterus corona: A beetle species named after coronavirus
India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report titled “State of the Climate in Asia report”. What are the key findings of the State of the Climate in Asia report? Impact of Natural Disasters: Natural disasters such as cyclones, floods and droughts have cost India around $87 billion in 2020.… Continue reading India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
Security ink based on nano-materials that spontaneously emits light can combat counterfeiting
What is the News? Indian Scientists have indigenously developed a highly stable and non-toxic luminescent security ink from nano-materials that will help combat counterfeiting of currency notes, medicine, certificates, documents and branded goods. What is Counterfeiting? Counterfeiting means to imitate something authentic with the intent to steal, destroy or replace the original for use in… Continue reading Security ink based on nano-materials that spontaneously emits light can combat counterfeiting
