Synopsis: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs Introduction Recently, the first in-person leaders’ summit of the Quad grouping was held. It resulted in a promising outcome that fits economic integration with the overarching strategic motive. India is an immediate beneficiary of this thrust.… Continue reading Tariffs & strategy: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs
Health, infra and fiscal stimulus will act as our economic panacea
Synopsis: Health, infra and fiscal stimulus are at the core of the government’s economic revival strategy as they hold significant potential to propel growth. Introduction The covid pandemic and subsequent restrictions, led to never-before economic turmoil of unprecedented proportions, sending most business plans and strategies into near chaos. Hence, the right public policies and a… Continue reading Health, infra and fiscal stimulus will act as our economic panacea
India should invest in ever more sophisticated cyber armaments
Synopsis: India’s offensive cyber capability appears to have increased but we should aim to achieve deterrence. Introduction The advent of the Cold War, nuclear weapons and proxy wars of the 20th century put an end to the custom of formal war declarations. In recent times, an incoming missile or fighter aircraft announces war. What is… Continue reading India should invest in ever more sophisticated cyber armaments
Flood management that cannot be watered down
Synopsis: Various issues regarding Indo-Nepal Flood management system and the way forward. Introduction Many of Bihar’s districts faces serious challenges with recurrent and massive flooding. This year also, they faced double problem of flooding and the novel coronavirus pandemic. Some of Nepal’s biggest river systems originate in the Himalayan glaciers which then flow into India through Bihar. During… Continue reading Flood management that cannot be watered down
Identity and public policy
Synopsis: Identity-based public policy may not be as effective as one based on a Universalist approach. Introduction Political parties have been demanding caste-based census, i.e. to enumerate OBC’s as SC/STs are already counted. They argue that this data will lead to better evidence-based policy making for the weaker sections. Read more: Caste based census in India… Continue reading Identity and public policy
How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
Synopsis: China’s move to bring its tech sector under political control has created opportunities for India to attract greater foreign investment inflows. Introduction Since late last year, China has been tightening the state’s grip on the Chinese private sector, which contributes over 60% to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the world’s second-largest economy. Xi’s… Continue reading How China’s crackdown could benefit Indian tech
Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET
Synopsis: The Justice AK Rajan Committee report does not provide answers to the crucial questions it engages with. Introduction Justice AK Rajan Committee report states that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has adversely impacted the chances of less privileged students in gaining admission to government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. The committee has used various parameters in making… Continue reading Stopping short of social justice – Regarding NEET
How online education can give disabled children greater learning opportunities
Synopsis: Disabled people have often lagged behind in their educational achievements. But the advent of online education has the potential of bringing transformative changes. Introduction The article highlights the benefits online education is offering in the advancement of Persons with disabilities (PWD). What is the global status of disabled people? Globally- about 15% of the… Continue reading How online education can give disabled children greater learning opportunities
It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
Synopsis: India has reported surplus good grain production. Given the food crisis in the world and our neighbourhood, India can utilize food diplomacy to strengthen its soft power. Introduction The article highlights how India can adopt the US method of grain diplomacy, which can be a game-changer for India. What did the US do? In… Continue reading It can be symbolic of a new India that it will not let anyone starve in South Asia
What rising foodgrain output means for India
What is the news? Farm sector saw a growth of 4.5% in the first quarter of FY22 and a record food grain production of 150.5 million tones (mt) during the kharif season. It was due to the hard work of farmers and near normal monsoons. How important is food grain production? First, agriculture and its allied activities in FY21 contributed 20.2% to the Gross Value Addition (GVA)… Continue reading What rising foodgrain output means for India
