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News: Just after reopening the complete lockdown, Shanghai reimposed a fresh, partial Covid-19 lockdown again. This shows China’s zero-tolerance strategy toward Covid-19. The lockdown provides another opportunity for global value chain (GVC) restructuring and relocation. India should utilise this opportunity and must attract relocating supply chains. Contents1 What are the phases of GVC restructuring?2 How… Continue reading GVC restructuring: China’s zero Covid policy & India’s opportunity

News: Government recently notified green energy open-access rules. The article analyses the rules. India’s 2030 target is 500 GW of non-fossil generating capacity. However, the present grid-connected installed capacity (including large hydro) is about 165 GW. Contents1 What was the need for green energy open access rules?2 How green energy open access rules are helpful?3… Continue reading Open access: A game changer for green energy?

News: The long pending ban on single-use plastic seems set to come into effect on July 1. Read – All about single use plastic ban However, some of the companies, specifically producers of beverages where straws are integral to their products, are seeking more time. Why the demand to stay on ban on single-use plastic… Continue reading No single-use plastic

Context: In the history of Independent India, the South India States have reacted to the policy moves by the Centre quite differently from their counterparts in north India. Contents1 How was the response of south India to the Centre’s major policy initiatives different from the response of north India?2 Why is the response from south India… Continue reading The duality of India

News: Recently, there has been an important change in the working of the government. Nowadays, the statutory regulatory authorities (SRAs) have become important institutions of the government. Contents1 What are the issues in SRAs?2 Some good examples of SRAs success3 How can the working of SRAs be improved?4 Measures Taken So far What are the… Continue reading The complex world of regulators

News: Whether a particular religious practice offends the principles of secularism is often debated in India. Contents1 The French model of secularism2 India’s Secularism Model3 Issues of Indian Model of Secularism4 Case of banning of cow slaughter The French model of secularism It is clear of all religious considerations. It debars the public officials to… Continue reading The head and heart of secularism

News: Poor state of employment creation in India is reflected in the recurrent protests against changes in the government’s recruitment policy or delays in appointment. The ongoing violent protests against the change in the recruitment policy for armed forces, which have led to a massive loss of public and private property, are yet another example… Continue reading On India’s unemployment issue: Persistent problem