Synopsis: Two consultation paper, one by the Ministry of Agriculture and the other by Bain were released recently. They both talk about leveraging digital technology for helping farmers and supporting their livelihoods. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Bain report? 3 What is IDEA report? 4 What are some issues with these reports? 5 What is the way forward? Introduction The first… Continue reading Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
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Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Synopsis: Due to a demand slump and reluctance shown by entrepreneurs to invest in the auto industry, it is going through a rough phase. This sector can be a key driver for the future economic growth of India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present scenario of India’s auto industry?3 Why is auto industry significant for… Continue reading Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
Synopsis: Last month, the Union government set up the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) under the Companies Act. Two experts, Ajit Ranade and C.P. Chandrasekhar, discuss the bad bank proposal. We list out the key points. Must Read: NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise What is the need to bail out banks? There… Continue reading Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Synopsis: New Quarterly Employment Survey, its key findings, various challenges associated with the survey and the way forward Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the key findings of the survey? 3 What are the various issues/concerns associated with the survey? 4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment released the results of a new Quarterly… Continue reading The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Road accidents can be reduced
Synopsis: India road accident status highlights the importance of road safety in India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present status of road accidents in India?3 How government is ensuring adequate safety on the roads?3.1 Various initiatives of states4 What are the steps India needs to do to reduce accidents? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport… Continue reading Road accidents can be reduced
World Is Entering A New Moon Age
Synopsis: About NASA’s Artemis programme, various consequences of India joining the programme and how India needs to tackle all this. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why there is attraction of Moon? 3 What is NASA’s Artemis programme? 4 What is India’s dilemma regarding Artemis? 5 What are the consequences of these three options and what should India do? Introduction On September 7, 2019, India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander crashed in a cloud of lunar… Continue reading World Is Entering A New Moon Age
WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
Synopsis: Air pollution is worsening in India. We need to raise our air quality standards in line with recently released WHO guidelines and ensure strict compliance while transitioning to a cleaner energy model. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India should be concerned about air pollution? 3 What are the harmful effects of the air-pollution? 4 What is the way… Continue reading WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
Economic lessons for India from the Evergrande crisis in China
Synopsis: China’s Evergrande issue has highlighted the importance of its real estate sector. India can take a few lessons out of this crisis. Background Evergrande, the world’s most indebted real estate company in China, may collapse in the near future. It has worried the financial and economic world. Read more – China’s ‘Lehman moment’ However, the big issue… Continue reading Economic lessons for India from the Evergrande crisis in China
Crackdown in China, hope in India
Synopsis: China’s sweeping overhaul of its tech sector could benefit India in the near future. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the China motive behind that?3 How these Chinese restrictions will benefit India?4 What should India do? Introduction Last year China stopped Ant Group’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), which is Alibaba’s fintech arm. Recently, there is another… Continue reading Crackdown in China, hope in India
Tarballs on India’s west coast: A tale of shifting responsibilities
Synopsis: Tarballs, how they are formed, their impact on environment and judicial & legal provisions dealing with such issues. Contents1 Introduction2 What are tarballs and how are they formed?3 What are the challenges being posed by tarballs?4 Why tarballs are being seen on the western coast of India?5 How have authorities responded to the problem?6… Continue reading Tarballs on India’s west coast: A tale of shifting responsibilities
