Source: Business Standard Relevance: India needs to rethink the relevance of coal-based plants at present. Synopsis: Critical analysis on the future of coal plants in India. Arguments in favour of doing away with additional coal-based capacity Several reasons are being cited in support of this argument. They are, First, need to meet the Paris Agreement… Continue reading Does India need more coal power?
A question of compliance
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Inflation Targeting is the main tool of fighting inflation. Synopsis: More transparency and clarity are required over RBI’s way of managing inflation. Introduction: RBI has recently released minutes of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting. It decided to retain the prevailing repo rate at 4 per cent and continue with the… Continue reading A question of compliance
An appropriate way to judge the famed economic reforms of 1991
Source: Livemint Relevance: Economic reforms of 1991 revolutionized the Indian economy. It is important to analyze their success and failures. Synopsis: Four big structural constraints have eased after 1991: savings, food, foreign exchange, and a small home market. However, there are newer structural constraints on the horizon that needs to be tackled. Background: The… Continue reading An appropriate way to judge the famed economic reforms of 1991
The future of learning in India is ed-tech
Source: Indian Express Relevance: How technology can help India achieve its long-term policy objective of access to education? Synopsis: Pandemic has shown us that traditional model of education delivery is not sufficient. Integration of technology with education offers a resilient alternative. Why India is well positioned to integrate technology with education? India is well-poised to… Continue reading The future of learning in India is ed-tech
How much can a four-year-old really learn from a smartphone?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Addressing issues arising out of COVID’s impact on primary education Synopsis: Alleviating the impact of COVID on India’s primary education sector involves bringing back the dropouts, addressing the learning deficit and an increased requirement of manpower. How can India resolve COVID-induced problems in primary education? Bringing back the dropouts: Whenever schools… Continue reading How much can a four-year-old really learn from a smartphone?
The trouble with rankings
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the issues in the ranking system of universities Synopsis: Today the universities are judged based on different ranking lists, however, there are certain flaws in them. The rankings are biased against the small institutions and place excessive focus on quantity rather than quality. Hence, there is a need… Continue reading The trouble with rankings
Apt judicial reminder in era of over-criminalisation
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: The criminal justice system needs to take note of the Delhi High Court’s recent judgment on ‘defining terrorism’. The judgment can help in preventing the misuse of anti-terrorism laws like UAPA. Background: The Delhi High Court granted bail to Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita and Asif Tanha on 15th June 2021. They… Continue reading Apt judicial reminder in era of over-criminalisation
A kind of relief
Source: Livemint, Indian Express, Livemint Relevance: Indian Economy is facing a slowdown. A fiscal stimulus package was much needed to give it a boost. Synopsis: India’s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently announced a long-awaited stimulus package. Now, critics and experts are analyzing the nature, targets, and potential of the package. Read facts about Stimulus Package… Continue reading A kind of relief
India launches Asia’s longest High Speed Track for automobiles
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has inaugurated NATRAX- the High Speed Track(HST) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. What is High Speed Track(HST)? A High-Speed Track (HST) is used for measuring the maximum speed capability of high-end cars like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Tesla. At present, foreign… Continue reading India launches Asia’s longest High Speed Track for automobiles
Capex push to aid economy: CEA
Source: Livemint What is the News? According to the Chief Economic Advisor(CEA), the Government is following a Capital Expenditure(Capex) driven strategy to boost economic activity in the country. Key facts mentioned in the article: What is Gross Fixed Capital Formation(GFCF)? Gross Fixed Capital Formation(GFCF) represents investment demand in the economy. As per RBI, GFCF refers… Continue reading Capex push to aid economy: CEA
