Synopsis: In all the major labour market metrics, it is rural India that shows big improvements. Labour conditions improved in urban India also but not as much as they did in rural India. Introduction Labour participation in Rural India increased 0.20 percentage points in last month as compared to a much smaller 0.02 percentage points… Continue reading Employment increases in rural India
How loopholes in Aadhaar-enabled payments are putting poor people at risk of being swindled
Synopsis: Given the need for financial inclusion, resolving the issue in the AePS model is vital. Introduction The government of India launched Aadhaar enabled Payment System which is coupled with the Business correspondent model. It was supposed to revitalize financial inclusion in India. However, it faces many challenges. What is the Aadhaar enabled Payment System… Continue reading How loopholes in Aadhaar-enabled payments are putting poor people at risk of being swindled
India and the geopolitics of the moon
Synopsis: Delhi should take a hard look at the emerging challenges to the current space order and its interests on the moon, and develop strategies to pursue them through a national lunar mission. Introduction Space-faring powers are seeking routine access to the moon. Moreover, their attention has now turned to what is called the cis-lunar… Continue reading India and the geopolitics of the moon
If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
Synopsis: Efficient data led to good policymaking and yield better results Introduction Today data emerges as a golden asset that is required to frame various strategies, government policies, and other things. How did the adequate data capture help people? Adequate data capture can help people in many ways. This is evident from various examples: India: Odisha is… Continue reading If Data Is Poor, Governance Will Be Poorer
Why India’s ancient republics need to be recognised for their place in world history
Synopsis: In the current political thought, Democracy is considered a western idea. But given the evidence from India, this thought needs to be reconsidered. Introduction Indian Prime Minister while addressing the UN General Assembly in New York made an important historical point: India is not just the world’s largest democracy, but also the “mother of… Continue reading Why India’s ancient republics need to be recognised for their place in world history
An alphabet soup New Delhi need to sift through
Synopsis: India needs to reconsider the plethora of alliances it is in and rationalize them after a reality check. Introduction There are a lot of international, bilateral, multilateral groupings which either became dormant or lose their relevance in today’s scenario. Why these multiple organizations are a cause of concern? At present, there are more than… Continue reading An alphabet soup New Delhi need to sift through
Hello Taiwan: New Delhi should boost ties with Taipei not just because of Chinese threat. There are other benefits
Synopsis: India should review its acceptance of the One China Policy and engage more with Taiwan for mutual benefits. Introduction China sent more than 100 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone over the weekend. The latest round of provocative manoeuvres began when China celebrating its 73rd national day. This is a clear threat to… Continue reading Hello Taiwan: New Delhi should boost ties with Taipei not just because of Chinese threat. There are other benefits
Lessons from the death of the ease of doing business index
Synopsis: This article explains issues and problems associated with the Ease of Doing Business report, why it gained so much importance, and should we reform the index or bring a new one in its place? Introduction The Ease of Doing Business Index (EoDB) is dead. The flagship product created by the World Bank came under… Continue reading Lessons from the death of the ease of doing business index
Pandora Papers and Illegal offshore investments from India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A few years after the release of the Panama Papers, a new exposé, Pandora Papers has burst into the news. The papers reveal complex web of offshore dealings by wealthy individuals around the world, creating Illegal offshore investments. There are names of at least 380 persons of Indian nationality in… Continue reading Pandora Papers and Illegal offshore investments from India – Explained, pointwise
Govt. moots changes to Forest Conservation Act
What is the news? The Union Government has proposed that agencies involved in national security projects and border infrastructure projects will not have to obtain prior forest clearance from the Centre as part of amendments to the existing Forest Conservation Act (FCA). The FCA, which first came in 1980 and was amended in 1988, requires such permission. What is the draft amendment by the government? First, to exempt land acquired before 1980 (before… Continue reading Govt. moots changes to Forest Conservation Act
