Synopsis: The issues of poverty and climate are fast converging. Hence, it is time to rethink, restructure and reframe the way we are addressing the climate issue. Contents1 Introduction2 Why it is needed to make climate change a pressing concern?3 How we can turn climate risks into economic opportunities?4 What is the way forward? Introduction… Continue reading Let us reframe our climate crisis as a relatable threat
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Net-zero is not enough
Synopsis: A coherent programme of mitigation, adaptation and resilience is what India and every country in the world needs. The global climate discussion must focus clearly on the allocation of available carbon space that will allow countries to work out such a strategy. Introduction The recent report issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change… Continue reading Net-zero is not enough
Tariffs & strategy: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs
Synopsis: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs Introduction Recently, the first in-person leaders’ summit of the Quad grouping was held. It resulted in a promising outcome that fits economic integration with the overarching strategic motive. India is an immediate beneficiary of this thrust.… Continue reading Tariffs & strategy: China can be countered by getting global value chains to shift here. But we have high trade costs
Health, infra and fiscal stimulus will act as our economic panacea
Synopsis: Health, infra and fiscal stimulus are at the core of the government’s economic revival strategy as they hold significant potential to propel growth. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the indicators of a revival in the Indian economy?3 What steps were taken by the govt?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The covid pandemic and subsequent… Continue reading Health, infra and fiscal stimulus will act as our economic panacea
India should invest in ever more sophisticated cyber armaments
Synopsis: India’s offensive cyber capability appears to have increased but we should aim to achieve deterrence. Contents1 Introduction2 What is ‘bitter APT’ episode?3 Why’s this development significant for India?4 Why India needs to develop credible offensive cyber capability?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The advent of the Cold War, nuclear weapons and proxy wars… Continue reading India should invest in ever more sophisticated cyber armaments
Flood management that cannot be watered down
Synopsis: Various issues regarding Indo-Nepal Flood management system and the way forward. Introduction Many of Bihar’s districts faces serious challenges with recurrent and massive flooding. This year also, they faced double problem of flooding and the novel coronavirus pandemic. Some of Nepal’s biggest river systems originate in the Himalayan glaciers which then flow into India through Bihar. During… Continue reading Flood management that cannot be watered down
The trouble with containing China
Synopsis: This article illustrates why it is difficult to contain China Introduction China is mounting a robust challenge with its “wolf-warrior” diplomacy and the vastly ambitious One Belt One Road initiative and String of Pearls. To counter aggressive rising China, the new alliance (AUKUS) between Australia, the UK and the US, is formed. However, according… Continue reading The trouble with containing China
Missing skills: Low employability calls for academia-industry link
Synopsis: Given the poor employability of Indian graduates, urgent steps are needed to address the skill gaps. Introduction The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 were recently released. The report reveals that no Indian Higher Education Institution is in the top 100 and only 3 HEI can make a place in the top 200. This shows the… Continue reading Missing skills: Low employability calls for academia-industry link
The Unicorn Stampede
Synopsis: It would be wise for investors to take a deep breath before investing in India to make sure that the blessing of unicorns does not end up saddling India with a curse. Contents1 Introduction2 Why unicorns are shifting base from China?3 Why India is experiencing unicorn stampede?4 Why this shifting may not be good… Continue reading The Unicorn Stampede
When global firms disengage, employment suffers
Synopsis: Permanency of large foreign firms operating for decades is slowly on the decline. That is why, domestic capital formation and private investments should step in. Contents1 Introduction2 What does the analysis of CMIE data says?3 Why there is difficulty in expansion of auto sector?4 What are some important issues/concerns associated with foreign investment?5 How… Continue reading When global firms disengage, employment suffers
