Synopsis: Despite the UDAY scheme, the condition of DISCOMS is critical. This demands a closer analysis. Introduction The DISCOMS provide power to households by connecting power producers to households. Though this seems a good economic proposition, the condition of DISCOMS in India is fragile. Contents1 What are the causes for the fragile economic health of… Continue reading Nursing the ailing power discoms back to health
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Boost tourism through disruption
Synopsis: Tourism infrastructure has huge untapped potential in India especially with respect to jobs. The government has to take steps to unleash the full potential. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why does India need to focus on the tourism sector? 3 What steps does the government of India has taken? 4 How India’s tourism sector can improve further? Introduction As per the Travel and… Continue reading Boost tourism through disruption
New laws for our pharma sector must focus on reforms
Source: This post is based on the article “New laws for our pharma sector must focus on reforms” published in Livemint on 13th October 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors Relevance: Reforms needed in pharma-sector Synopsis: With govt agreeing to take a look at the pharma sector laws,… Continue reading New laws for our pharma sector must focus on reforms
Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
Synopsis: There is a burgeoning Electronics market, and also there is a consequent fight over the major powers to control the semiconductor industry. India can use this opportunity to improve to achieve digital India targets. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why is there a global chip fight? 3 What are its impacts on the world’s geopolitics? 4 What are the… Continue reading Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation
Synopsis: The government is looking to privatise the PSBs for strengthening the banking sector. But the Privatisation of PSBs is a complex one. Contents1 Introduction2 About the consolidation of Banks3 What powers does the government enjoy with PSBs?4 Is divestment of PSB can lead to Privatisation of PSB?5 What are the challenges in Privatising PSBs? Introduction… Continue reading Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation
Taxing big tech where it earn profits
Synopsis: India signed a deal to enforce GMCT in India, but it has to alter its taxation system to bring respective reforms. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the rules prescribed under Global Minimum Corporate Tax and the challenges associated with it?3 To whom does this rule apply?4 Why taxing big techs is essential?5 What are the concerns… Continue reading Taxing big tech where it earn profits
Privatisation of Air India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why government took the decision to privatise Air India?3 What are the terms of the deal?4 The story of Air India’s privatisation and what led to its collapse?5 What is the global scenario?6 What are some post-privatisation challenges?7 What are the potential implications/impacts of the privatisation of Air India?8 What… Continue reading Privatisation of Air India – Explained, pointwise
Need Smart Govts For Checking Big Tech
Synopsis: This article is based on ideas from a book on how governments can check the power of big techs. Introduction The book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot, has been written by Stanford University professors Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami, and Jeremy M Weinstein. This book talks about the… Continue reading Need Smart Govts For Checking Big Tech
41 Industrial Parks identified as “Leaders” in the Industrial Park Ratings System Report
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the key findings of the IPRS 2.0 Report? 3 What is the significance of the IPRS 2.0 Report? 4 What is the Industrial Park Rating System (IRPS) exercise? What is the news? The 2nd edition of the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) Report was launched by the Department for Promotion of… Continue reading 41 Industrial Parks identified as “Leaders” in the Industrial Park Ratings System Report
Ordnance factories’ moment in history
Synopsis: Corporatization of OFB is the first step towards reforming it. India need to do much more. Contents1 Introduction2 How was the OFB corporatized? 3 What is the OFB corporatization plan?4 What are the issues with OFB?5 What can be done? Introduction Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) which started during the British era has ceased to exist… Continue reading Ordnance factories’ moment in history
