Synopsis: Information sharing could reform our bureaucracy and raise efficiency in infrastructure creation through use of Gati Shakti plan. Introduction Gati Shakti besides being a master plan for infrastructure creation, is also the solution to the problem of information-sharing between ministries and government departments at the Centre. It is a software element in the government’s… Continue reading Gati Shakti can spur behavioural changes for superior governance
2021: A hypersonic space odyssey that we must brace for
Synopsis: The increasing arms race has forced India to not just prioritize economic growth but keep pace on evolving technology in the defence sphere. Introduction Suddenly, the world finds itself at the beginning of a new military space race with China, the US and to a less extent Russia as the main participants. It has… Continue reading 2021: A hypersonic space odyssey that we must brace for
India’s productivity challenge is especially steep in-service sectors
Synopsis: While low-productivity services will continue to employ the majority of the country’s workforce, there is no clear-cut policy path to improve the productivity of workers in these sectors. Introduction It is known that productivity is the key to economic prosperity. But the policy solutions needed to raise the productivity of service workers remains one… Continue reading India’s productivity challenge is especially steep in-service sectors
China’s Border Law: The Why, What & What Next
Synopsis: The new land border law of China has its ramifications for India and therefore steps are needed to be taken by India. Introduction People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) passed a new law for strengthening China’s border security management, will go into effect by January 1, 2022. Operationally, it enjoins the Chinese military to carry… Continue reading China’s Border Law: The Why, What & What Next
Heady reform: On cannabis use
Synopsis: Implementing UN resolution on cannabis can help sort out some issues and has its own benefits. Introduction The recent zeal of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in dealing with possession of cannabis in India and on the other hand, India’s voting with the majority in the UN to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from… Continue reading Heady reform: On cannabis use
Clear regulations: On digital gold
Synopsis: Address regulatory gaps for digital gold. What is the issue? Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an advisory, forbidding registered investment advisers from engaging in unregulated activities such as providing platforms for dealing in unregulated products, or otherwise facilitating such trades. While assets like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible token (NFT) do… Continue reading Clear regulations: On digital gold
We mustn’t lose time on enacting a data protection law
Synopsis: India needs to pass its own data protection law as soon as possible in order to demonstrate our leadership at the global level in this newly-emerged but important field of jurisdiction. What is the significance of Puttaswamy and Others vs. Union of India and Others case? A 9-judge bench of India’s Supreme Court passed… Continue reading We mustn’t lose time on enacting a data protection law
Quadrilateral economic forum and India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the first meeting of the foreign ministers of the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took place virtually. After the meeting, India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States have decided to launch a new quadrilateral economic forum. The four countries agreed that they… Continue reading Quadrilateral economic forum and India – Explained, pointwise
Understanding dyscalculia and what it’s like to live with it
What is the news? Dyscalculia is a well-established Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and about 6% of school-age children might be affected. But it doesn’t get diagnosed easily. What is Dyscalculia? It is a learning disability in math. People with this disease have trouble with math at many levels. They often struggle with key concepts like… Continue reading Understanding dyscalculia and what it’s like to live with it
PIB Bhubaneswar along with State Culture Department organise a Joint Press Conference on Netaji’s Azad Hind Government
What is the News? Press Information Bureau (PIB) Bhubaneswar in association with the Language, Literature and Culture Department, Government of Odisha organised a joint press conference at Netaji Birth Place Museum on the anniversary of the formation of Netaji’s Azad Hind Government Background Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose arrived in Singapore on July 4, 1943. At… Continue reading PIB Bhubaneswar along with State Culture Department organise a Joint Press Conference on Netaji’s Azad Hind Government
