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. What are the phases of GVC restructuring? Global financial… Continue reading GVC restructuring: China’s zero Covid policy & India’s opportunity
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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. What is Geoengineering? Geoengineering is an umbrella term for various experimental technologies designed to deliberately alter the climate system to reduce the impacts of… 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. The concept of a hub airport A hub airport is one which is served by a multitude of airlines, connecting several airports through non-stop flights. In addition to a… 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. What was the need for green energy open access rules? To reach the figure of 500 GW, the renewable… 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. What is Artificial Intelligence? Read here: Artificial Intelligence What is the status of AI in India? India is one of the world’s largest markets for AI-related technologies, valued at over $7.8 billion in 2021. The National Strategy on Artificial Intelligence was released by… 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. What is 5G technology? Read here: 5G technology What are the benefits of 5G technology? Must read: 5G Impact: Traffic To Teaching, Factories To Farming What is a Spectrum Auction? Click Here… Continue reading Analysing spectrum auction
At the centre of job creation
Context: The government should re-establish its role as the principal employment generator. Moreover, with its announcement that 10 lakh government jobs will be provided over the next 18 months on a “mission mode”, the govt has sent the following message: – the creation of employment is indeed a problem and can no longer be hidden… Continue reading At the centre of job creation
Madan Sabnavis writes: The jobs puzzle
Context: While the government’s intent to add over a million jobs in the next 18 months is laudable, the task is audacious and challenging from both an administrative and financial point of view. Important reports regarding employment Three reports have appeared recently on the issue of jobs. The first pertains to start-ups that have begun… Continue reading Madan Sabnavis writes: The jobs puzzle
