Synopsis: Greater flexibility in financial products will lead to greater inclusion of nano-enterprises, a segment which is critical to the growth of our rural economy. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present situation wrt formalization of nano-enterprises?3 What are the associated challenges?4 What is the way forward? Introduction There are 63.4 million MSMEs in India, 99%… Continue reading How to boost financial inclusion
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Women self-help groups: Funding alone does not work; the government needs to listen in
Synopsis: Women-run SHGs form the backbone of our country. In order to help them to sustain for a long period, government needs to frame proper policy and provide ecosystem to the SHGs other than providing funding to them. As a whole, institutional support is needed to fully exploit their potential. Contents1 Introduction 2 How SHGs sustained during COVID-19 pandemic? 3 What… Continue reading Women self-help groups: Funding alone does not work; the government needs to listen in
COVID-19, kidney injury and need for vaccine shot
Synopsis: Covid-19 pandemic has long-term effects on internal organs. This article deals with issues with its impact on Kidney. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the impact of Covid-19 on kidneys?3 What were research findings on the impact of the pandemic on the Kidney? 4 What are the experts’ suggestions?5 How can we manage the impact of Covid-19… Continue reading COVID-19, kidney injury and need for vaccine shot
Political incentives for populism could let India’s democracy down
Synopsis: A democracy claims to represent the majority or the will of the people. However, often it seems to represent the will of a well-organized minority. Contents1 Introduction2 How reform-oriented leaders can shape the policy?3 Reform vs populism4 How the Chinese system escapes this?5 What does prospect theory say about the loss to the government?6… Continue reading Political incentives for populism could let India’s democracy down
Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction3 The Shanghai Five and SCO4 What are the issues associated with the SCO?4.1 Different interest among Russia and China in Central Asia4.2 Quarrels within other members on regional security challenges5 What should India do? Synopsis The crisis in Afghanistan presents a major opportunity for the SCO to realise its regional ambitions. Introduction… Continue reading Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
Synopsis: The reforms made by the Tamil Nadu government in Temples and their acceptance in Court is paving a way for reforms in Temples throughout India. Introduction Recently, the Tamil Nadu government appointed 24 trained archakas (priests) in temples across the State which come under the control of the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments… Continue reading Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
The Quad must be flexible to counter China’s many strategies across a wide range of issues
Synopsis: The Quad needs to be flexible to counterbalance China across a range of issues, be it Afghanistan or the South China Sea. Introduction Quad is now shaping up as a security-plus platform. Recently, India and Australia held their first 2+2 ministerial dialogue. Militaries of the four countries participated in the Malabar joint naval exercise last year. Also, work is underway… Continue reading The Quad must be flexible to counter China’s many strategies across a wide range of issues
Shifts and stagnancy in the caste profile of our asset rich and poor
Synopsis: India’s debate on modifying affirmative action policies should be informed by an understanding of the trends observed so far. Introduction There are increasing demands for a caste census and the removal of a 50% cap on reserved seats for central government jobs and admissions to the central educational institutions. Read more: Caste based census… Continue reading Shifts and stagnancy in the caste profile of our asset rich and poor
Let central banks stay focused on their goals
Synopsis: Urjit Patel has suggested adding climate aims to the monetary agenda, however it has multiple risks associated to it. Hence, other tools should be used for our carbon crisis. Introduction Recently, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel laid out a strong argument in favour of the proposition of adding climate goals… Continue reading Let central banks stay focused on their goals
IIT success as B-schools is a sign of a more expansive education vision taking root at premier engineering institutions
Synopsis: The IITs, were long known to provide only technical courses. However, we see that they are also doing well in management courses. Contents1 Introduction2 Why IIT embraces other streams apart from engineering courses?3 What does this success signify?4 What are the issues in IIT? Introduction Six IITs came in the top 20 management institutions,… Continue reading IIT success as B-schools is a sign of a more expansive education vision taking root at premier engineering institutions
