Synopsis: Government must weigh all pros and cons, learn from experiences of other countries to ensure that a good policy does not die due to poor implementation. What are some potential benefits of ABDM? – Well-organized data repositories that enable easy access to records can stimulate much-needed research on medical devices and drugs. This storehouse… Continue reading On Digital Health ID, proceed with caution
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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. Introduction Space-faring powers are seeking routine access to the moon. Moreover, their attention has now turned to what is called the cis-lunar… 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 Introduction Today data emerges as a golden asset that is required to frame various strategies, government policies, and other things. How did the adequate data capture help people? Adequate data capture can help people in many ways. This is evident from various examples: India: Odisha is… 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. Introduction Indian Prime Minister while addressing the UN General Assembly in New York made an important historical point: India is not just the world’s largest democracy, but also the “mother of… 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. Introduction China sent more than 100 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone over the weekend. The latest round of provocative manoeuvres began when China celebrating its 73rd national day. This is a clear threat to… Continue reading Hello Taiwan: New Delhi should boost ties with Taipei not just because of Chinese threat. There are other benefits
Lessons from the death of the ease of doing business index
Synopsis: This article explains issues and problems associated with the Ease of Doing Business report, why it gained so much importance, and should we reform the index or bring a new one in its place? Introduction The Ease of Doing Business Index (EoDB) is dead. The flagship product created by the World Bank came under… Continue reading Lessons from the death of the ease of doing business index
An inclusive plan for healthcare systems to be built back better
Synopsis: Need to strengthen and transform our health systems by making them more equitable, resilient and sustainable for all. Introduction Countries in the World Health Organization’s South-East Asia Region, continue to respond to the pandemic aggressively, battling new and more transmissible variants. In addition to covid-19, the region faces a range of pressing threats, from… Continue reading An inclusive plan for healthcare systems to be built back better
Explained: Why do the Pandora Papers matter?
Synopsis: There are at least 380 persons of Indian nationality in the Pandora Papers. The papers consist of as many as 12 million documents from 14 companies in offshore tax havens with details of ownership of 29,000 offshore companies and Trusts. A look at various dimensions of the issue. What are the Pandora Papers? These… Continue reading Explained: Why do the Pandora Papers matter?
Peace at the heart of education
Synopsis: Pandemic has increased the social divisions. To overcome social divisions and promote peace, India should promote education. Introduction On October 2, everyone gathers to celebrate the ideals of peace by marking the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The day presents an opportunity to explore the causes of violence and reassert a commitment to building a… Continue reading Peace at the heart of education
