Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – September 3rd, 2021
From Legs to Minds – ” On Software industry in India”
Synopsis: Regulatory simplicity allowed Indian software services and start-up ecosystems to flourish. Hence, to grow, India needs to cut regulatory cholesterol and spend the next 25 years unleashing the entrepreneurial energies of 1.3 billion Indians. Introduction In 1893, during a sea journey to attend the World Parliament of Religions and a Technology Expo, Swami Vivekananda convinced Jamsetji… Continue reading From Legs to Minds – ” On Software industry in India”
Digitalize all supply chains to unlock trade efficiencies
Synopsis: India has risen on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index from 77 in 2018 to 63 in 2019 across 190 countries. Its 68th rank in “trading across borders” can be improved upon through digitalization. Introduction In the age of the fourth industrial revolution, India must digitalize supply chains to reduce inefficiencies, improve… Continue reading Digitalize all supply chains to unlock trade efficiencies
India’s humanitarian missions are guided by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Synopsis: The Indian government is coordinating and executing a round-the-clock evacuation of not just Indians but also nationals of other countries during various relief operations. Introduction India’s humanitarian mission is guided by the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family). There are several stories of India’s grit and successful diplomatic interventions during the… Continue reading India’s humanitarian missions are guided by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Synopsis: To understand how to balance free speech with accountability for digital media. Introduction Recently, the Chief Justice of India has raised his concerns over the fake information published on various web sources like Facebook, YouTube etc. He also mentioned that it has the potential to incite communal tensions and can bring communal disharmony. This… Continue reading CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Synopsis: There is an urgent need for India to scale up the manufacturing of semiconductors. Introduction India’s automobile industry is facing a major shortage of semiconductors. The supply situation isn’t expected to ease any time soon. That’s mainly because chip manufacturing is concentrated in a few countries. Why there is a shortage of semiconductors? The… Continue reading Chipped & vulnerable: GoI must make public investments to encourage private manufacturing in strategic semiconductor industry
Our export efforts hold the key to growth in the quarters ahead
Synopsis: India’s growth hope in the immediate future is dependent heavily on exports. What are the challenges that impact export promotion? Issues in remission of duties and taxes on exported products (RODTEP) scheme structuring: Under RODTEP, Steel, pharma, and chemicals get no rebate at all, although many products using these inputs do. This kind of… Continue reading Our export efforts hold the key to growth in the quarters ahead
Is monetising public assets a good idea?
Synopsis: Two experts, viz. Montek Singh Ahluwalia (MS) and Professor Ajay Shah (AS), share their views over Asset Monetisation programme of the government. Background Read here: National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) project – Explained How can govt go about monetising operational assets? Both experts mention ways in which govt can pursue monetisation of assets: MS AS… Continue reading Is monetising public assets a good idea?
Credit Where It’s Due – “on credit growth”
Synopsis: Lack of Credit growth has lagged economic recovery. Here’s why that’s about to change. Introduction April-June GDP estimates show that there is strong evidence of a sharp recovery in the economy after second-wave lockdowns. Although broad-based indicators of real economic activity like mobility, energy demand, and GST e-way bill generation are now substantially higher… Continue reading Credit Where It’s Due – “on credit growth”
Long-feared space junk has become an imminent threat
Synopsis: With the increasing cost-effectiveness in rocket and satellite technologies, more countries and companies are planning more missions to orbit than ever before. This will ultimately result in more space debris that could trigger a mass collision in the future. This calls for countries and corporates to collaborate on the issue. Introduction In March,… Continue reading Long-feared space junk has become an imminent threat
