Synopsis: India must focus on doing things right before getting too enthusiastic over the country’s economic ascent. Introduction There is talk of the BSE Sensex at 200,000. In 2019, a year that India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth fell, there was talk of achieving a $10 trillion nominal GDP by 2030. Such talk has begun… Continue reading India should never fall into the trap of premature celebration
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Recurring pain: On RBI’s decision on auto-debit transactions
Synopsis: RBI must re-examine its auto-debit restrictions Contents1 Introduction2 What are the issues and challenges associated with the RBI’s move?3 What are the other alternatives available?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) new rules controlling recurring payments on credit or debit cards came into force. The new rules… Continue reading Recurring pain: On RBI’s decision on auto-debit transactions
The future of vertical farming is brighter than once thought
Synopsis: The concept of vertical farming can fix several problems faced by conventional farms. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Vertical farming?3 How vertical farming can be beneficial in future?4 What are some issues associated with vertical farming? Introduction AeroFarms is going to be the first vertical-farming startup to be listed on the Nasdaq in the next… Continue reading The future of vertical farming is brighter than once thought
Employment increases in rural India
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. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS)?3 What are the issues associated with AePS?4 How these issues can be eliminated from AePS? Introduction The government of India launched Aadhaar enabled Payment System which is coupled with… 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. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the trends indicating a renewed global lunar activity?3 How are China and Russia partnering on space-cooperation?4 How is… 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 Contents1 Introduction2 How did the adequate data capture help people?3 What are the issues associated with data in India?4 What should government do to improve the quality of data? Introduction Today data emerges as a golden asset that is required to frame various strategies, government… 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. Contents1 Introduction2 Why is such reorientation important?3 What is the historical evidence of Democracy from the Indian past?4 What are the criticisms to recognize democracy in India? Introduction Indian Prime Minister… 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. Contents1 Introduction2 Why there is more provocation in recent times?3 Why India and Taiwan should work together?4 Why India should review its acceptance of the One China Policy? Introduction China sent more than 100 warplanes into… Continue reading Hello Taiwan: New Delhi should boost ties with Taipei not just because of Chinese threat. There are other benefits
