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
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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. Introduction Six IITs came in the top 20 management institutions, even outpacing reputed business schools such as IIM-Indore and IIM-Lucknow. This shows that India’s premier engineering schools are not restricted just only… Continue reading IIT success as B-schools is a sign of a more expansive education vision taking root at premier engineering institutions
Nursing syllabus gets a major revamp
Synopsis: The revamped programme for B.Sc nursing is aimed at standardization and includes medical ethics and simulation training. Introduction: The syllabus of BSC Nursing programmes has been revised. This is the first major overhaul after 1947. The revised curriculum has been standardized, updated and is aimed at bringing uniformity in nursing education across India. Who… Continue reading Nursing syllabus gets a major revamp
A selective nuclear policy
Synopsis: North Korea has maintained a dubious record of its nuclear program. Given its past record, it becomes difficult to access the direction its nuclear program is going to take. Introduction North Korea recently started its largest fissile material production reactor. This is the same reactor whose production was ceased in December 2018. IAEA (International… Continue reading A selective nuclear policy
Terra pharma: A new drugs legislation must keep the pharma sector growing while safeguarding consumer interest
Synopsis: Pharma ecosystem is rapidly evolving and needs proper monitoring and regulation. Introduction The Union government has constituted a committee for framing draft legislation regarding new drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. Read more: Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices What is the performance of Indian Pharma at global level?… Continue reading Terra pharma: A new drugs legislation must keep the pharma sector growing while safeguarding consumer interest
How India and Germany can work together to tackle climate change
Synopsis: India and Germany have innovative economies and many highly-trained people. There is a need to harness this potential, especially to fight climate change. Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic has left no country untouched. It is safe to say, we will either beat Covid-19 worldwide or not at all. The virus briefly drew attention away from… Continue reading How India and Germany can work together to tackle climate change
The national security discourse is changing
Synopsis: National security has long been viewed through a narrow perspective of just war-fighting. In the present scenario being shaped up by multiple factors like climate change, a rising China and the COVID pandemic, national security and domestic policy are to be seen as two sides of the same coin. This new understanding is gaining… Continue reading The national security discourse is changing
Politics vs governance: on Urban Cooperative Banks
Synopsis: The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s decision to stay the Reserve Bank of India’s circular may delay the shift towards better governance in Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). Introduction The RBI had in June this year said that Members of Parliament, Assemblies, municipal corporations, municipalities, or other local bodies could not hold the corner-room post, or be a… Continue reading Politics vs governance: on Urban Cooperative Banks
India’s presidency of the UNSC fortified our role in world affairs
Synopsis: With the month-long UNSC presidency, India showcased our role in world affairs. Introduction India has just concluded its presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for August. India managed to achieve almost all of what we set out for, and also successfully handled the expected and unexpected challenges that came our way. Initiatives… Continue reading India’s presidency of the UNSC fortified our role in world affairs
A questionable quota policy
Synopsis: Instead of providing reservations for government school students, the government should improve the quality of government schools. Introduction Recently, the Odisha government has proposed a 15% reservation for government school students in medical and engineering colleges. The aim is to reduce “inequity arising” from the lack of physical and economic access to coaching institutions.… Continue reading A questionable quota policy
