Source: Indian Express Relevance: Issues associated with Palm oil cultivation Synopsis: The recent push by Government of India to promote production of palm oil in Northeast and Andaman Nicobar islands has raised various concerns. A brief look. Contents1 Context2 Background3 Why the recent push?4 Impact on Malaysia & Indonesia Context On August 15th, 2021, PM… Continue reading The dangers of India’s palm oil push
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The lure of 10 million jobs a year (On agri sector)
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: issues with creation of employment opportunities in farm sector Synopsis: There is a question over capacity of Agriculture sector to absorb more workforce in India. As per the latest data of the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) increasing number of people are joining agriculture for employment, in a shift… Continue reading The lure of 10 million jobs a year (On agri sector)
The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined
Source: Livemint Relevance: Impact of Digital India Synopsis: The Digital India mission has made a positive impact on India’s socio-economic development in past few decades. It also led to transformation of lives and livelihoods that at the grassroot levels. Contents1 Platformization is the key2 Examples of various digital platforms3 Potential of digitisation 4 Reasons behind success… Continue reading The digital future of our country is distinctly being re-imagined
Climate change, a catalyst for Arctic cooperation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of Arctic region for global climate Synopsis: Apart from the geopolitical and strategic importance of the Arctic region, it is important for the global community to view it through ecological lenses. Contents1 Context2 Arctic countries3 Security concerns in the region4 Way forward Context Along with the growing security concerns in… Continue reading Climate change, a catalyst for Arctic cooperation
Explore unconventional sources of edible oil
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Analysis of New Edible Oil mission Synopsis: The new edible oil mission launched by Central government offers both advantages and some issues. A brief look. Contents1 Context2 Why previous attempt failed?3 The need for a new mission4 Activities under the mission5 Issues with the mission Context In the backdrop of previous… Continue reading Explore unconventional sources of edible oil
Don’t let the new e-commerce rules ruin innovation
Source: Livemint Relevance: Implications of Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. Synopsis: Small internet outlets have flourished lately, but may find their operations hampered by compliance burden under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020.. A brief look at some problematic provisions. Background Read here: Draft ecommerce rules – Explained, pointwise Reason behind increase in online businesses… Continue reading Don’t let the new e-commerce rules ruin innovation
Telcos need three more bold decisions
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Resolving issues plaguing the telecom sector in India Synopsis: Undoing the retrospective tax amendment affecting Vodafone Group and Cairn Energy among others was an excellent move, and proves what the government can do. These moves must now be followed by further policy changes. A brief look at some of them. Contents1 Problems… Continue reading Telcos need three more bold decisions
Tauktae, Yass and Planning for the next
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Cyclone, its impacts and mitigation strategies Synopsis: Cyclones in India, are the second most frequent phenomena causing widespread damage across the board. A brief look at cyclone scenario in India, the devastation caused by cyclones, including the protective measures that have been taken and can be taken in the future. Contents1 Cyclones in India 2… Continue reading Tauktae, Yass and Planning for the next
India pivot from Look east to trade West
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To understand India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTA) Synopsis: India has signed numerous FTA’s, but they have not yielded expected results. As India embarks on a new spree to sign new trade deals, India needs to do its homework very well. Contents1 Introduction2 Why did India face setbacks in the East?3 Why India is… Continue reading India pivot from Look east to trade West
India remains a very difficult country for dying companies
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Insolvency bankruptcy code and corporate failure Synopsis: The failure of Insolvency bankruptcy code to achieve its intended objectives is dubbed as ‘isomorphic mimicry’ by developmental scholars. What is ‘isomorphic mimicry’? It is the tendency of governments to mimic (copy) other governments’ successes, replicating processes, systems, and even products of the “best… Continue reading India remains a very difficult country for dying companies
