News: Recently, India witnessed agitations against farm laws, agitation for reservation by agriculture castes, and is witnessing an ongoing protest against the Agnipath programme, at present. What are the reasons for such protest? They are all arguably an outcome simmering discontent due to jobless economic growth for at least two decades, coupled with rising poverty… Continue reading The role of caste in economic transformation
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Fiscal weakness – State finances can impede growth
News: State governments indulge in most of the general government spending (including the central government). According to a recent Reserve Bank of India(RBI) study, five states namely, Bihar, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, and West Bengal figure among the most stressed states fiscally. The study has highlighted 10 vulnerable states based on their debt stock in 2020-21. These… Continue reading Fiscal weakness – State finances can impede growth
GVC restructuring: China’s zero Covid policy & India’s opportunity
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
Do We Need Geoengineering & What Are The Risks?
News: With record-breaking heatwaves hitting many parts of the world, scientific circles have been debating whether countries should prepare to deploy geoengineering technologies to deal with such climate emergencies or not. Contents1 What is Geoengineering?2 What are Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) technologies?3 What are Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies?4 What are the advantages and disadvantages… Continue reading Do We Need Geoengineering & What Are The Risks?
It is time India plans a hub airport flight path
News: There is an ongoing discussion on transforming India’s metro gateway airports into a hub airport. Today’s conditions are just right for building a hub airport. Contents1 The concept of a hub airport2 Advantages of a hub airport3 What are the impediments?4 What are the opportunities? The concept of a hub airport A hub airport… Continue reading It is time India plans a hub airport flight path
We Have A Long Wait Before India Inc Gets Space-Ready
Context: Recently, India opened up the space sector, with the intention of gaining economic and strategic importance. However, reality has been different. India’s share in the $440-billion global space economy is only around 2%. In June, 2020, India announced reforms based on four pillars; 1) Freedom of innovation for the private sector, 2) Changing the… Continue reading We Have A Long Wait Before India Inc Gets Space-Ready
Open access: A game changer for green energy?
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?
No single-use plastic
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
A new global standard for AI ethics
News: Artificial Intelligence(AI) and AI algorithms despite having numerous benefits have certain inherent challenges. Contents1 What is Artificial Intelligence?2 What is the status of AI in India?3 What is the UNESCO’s AI Agreement?4 What are the issues associated with AI?5 What are the expected outcomes of UNESCO’s AI recommendation? What is Artificial Intelligence? Read here: Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading A new global standard for AI ethics
Analysing spectrum auction
News: Recently, Cabinet has approved the much-awaited airwave auction for ultra-fast mobile internet networks. With this, India is set to join the league of 5G-enabled nations. Contents1 What is 5G technology?2 What are the benefits of 5G technology?3 What is a Spectrum Auction?4 What are the key factors responsible for the Spectrum Auctions?5 What are the… Continue reading Analysing spectrum auction
