Synopsis: Indian Space Association has been launched by the Prime Minister of India. The industry association will act as an independent and “single-window” agency for enabling the opening up of the space sector to start-ups and the private sector. What is ISpA? ISpA is the Premier Industry Association of Space and Satellite companies, which aspires… Continue reading Explained: Why launch of Indian Space Association is significant
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The” yes or a no” the court must ask about Pegasus
Synopsis: Given the seriousness of the matter and the right to privacy of citizens, the judiciary must hold the executive accountable in the matter. Contents1 Introduction2 Why is the Pegasus scandal controversial?3 What was the government reaction to Pegasus?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction Earlier this year, a global coalition of media organisations… Continue reading The” yes or a no” the court must ask about Pegasus
Diverting rice for fuel blending, a risky venture?
Synopsis: Government’s plan to promote ethanol, its benefit to the country, various effects of this plan, its impact on crop diversification and food security and way forward. Contents1 Introduction 2 What’s the govt’s plan to promote ethanol? 3 How would ethanol blending benefit India? 4 What are the unintended effects of the policy? 5 What is the way forward? Introduction … Continue reading Diverting rice for fuel blending, a risky venture?
We can’t stabilise the climate without carbon offsets — so how do we make them work?
Synopsis: Carbon offsetting affords an opportunity to achieving net-zero emission targets but only if its done with full integrity. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is offsetting? 3 What objections are frequently raised against carbon offsetting?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Carbon offsetting has been in news lately. The Grattan Institute released a new report on the role… Continue reading We can’t stabilise the climate without carbon offsets — so how do we make them work?
Protecting India’s natural laboratories
Synopsis: India needs to take measures to protect and conserve Geoheritage sites. Contents1 Introduction2 Why Geoheritage sites are important and needs to be protected?3 What are the issues and challenges faced in conservation of Geo heritage sites in India?4 What is the way forward? Introduction India has a very unique geodiversity. India has tall mountains,… Continue reading Protecting India’s natural laboratories
How to get farmers to not burn crop residue
Synopsis: Steps to be taken to push famers away from resorting to stubble burning Introduction Farmers across northern India burn stubble to clear fields for the winter wheat sowing season. It is both a health and an environmental hazard that repeats every year. A 2018 Lancet study reported this as the number one reason for… Continue reading How to get farmers to not burn crop residue
Taxing multinationals
Synopsis: Global agreement on taxing multinational corporations and way forward for India Introduction After several years of negotiations, 136 countries, representing over 90 per cent of global output, finalised the agreement last week to tax multinational corporations. Since almost all members of the OECD’s framework on base erosion and profit shifting have agreed, tax avoidance… Continue reading Taxing multinationals
The monetary policy of RBI has failed to walk its talk
Synopsis: A disconnect between the commentary and policy action of RBI’s repo rate-setting panel could cost us dear in time to come. Introduction According to RBI Governor, the Indian Economy is recovering from the impact of Covid. But still, there is a need to work on inflation, so that it will remain within the targets defined.… Continue reading The monetary policy of RBI has failed to walk its talk
Public Finance ought to throw its weight by clean energy
Synopsis: With the world trying to achieve the Paris climate target, there is a need to bring more financial commitments and change in policies to achieve this target. Contents1 Introduction2 Is RE sector being adequately financed?3 What favorable factors now exist in the RE sector?4 Why investment in RE sector is necessary? Introduction Solar power is… Continue reading Public Finance ought to throw its weight by clean energy
Pandora papers reveal legislative limits of preventing tax dodging
Synopsis: Pandora Papers reveal complex issues associated with offshore investments. Introduction Pandora Papers consist of as many as 12 million documents belonging to 14 global corporate services firms, which set up about 29,000 off-the-shelf companies and private trusts in obscure tax jurisdictions. Must read (Only new points are covered in this article): Pandora Papers and… Continue reading Pandora papers reveal legislative limits of preventing tax dodging
