Source: The Hindu Relevance: Digitization and its benefits, scope, issues and way forward Synopsis: Adoption of digital technology has increased manifold during the pandemic, and it will continue its upward trajectory. An analysis of the issues involved with digitization and how South Asia can leverage its potential to come out of economic stagnancy. Contents1 Context2… Continue reading South Asia’s emerging digital transformation
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Chinese Tech Under Scrutiny, Indian Tech can gain: GoI’s first move in global action that’s made Beijing nervous
Source: TOI Relevance: Government policies and their impact on Indian economy Synopsis: A sharp crash in share prices of prominent Chinese tech companies due to steady expansion of government regulation, has led to decline in the market capitalization of China’s big tech companies to the tune of $800 billion. For Indian Tech companies, it is… Continue reading Chinese Tech Under Scrutiny, Indian Tech can gain: GoI’s first move in global action that’s made Beijing nervous
India-Nepal Flood Management Needs Course Correction
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of Indo-Nepal cooperation towards solving the flood problems in Bihar Synopsis: Despite both structural and nonstructural efforts to improve disaster management during the past, people continue to suffer with perennial flooding in North Bihar, which is already facing humanitarian crisis following Coronavirus pandemic. The solution lies in India and Nepal… Continue reading India-Nepal Flood Management Needs Course Correction
Pegasus has given privacy legislation a jab of urgency
Source: Livemint Relevance: Impact of the Pegasus spyware issue Synopsis: Pegasus has shown just how easy it now is for governments to spy on people. Such tools being in wide use has given rise to calls for legislative action to keep them under democratic supervision. Contents1 Background2 About Personal Data Protection Bill3 Concerns4 Way forward… Continue reading Pegasus has given privacy legislation a jab of urgency
Brown vs Green Trap
Source: Times of India Relevance: To study the path for a green economy. Synopsis: The more the world push towards a green economy, the more expensive the campaign will become and less will be the chance to achieve its aim & limit the worst effects of global warming. Contents1 Introduction:2 Effect of ESG movement:3 Suggestions:4… Continue reading Brown vs Green Trap
Avoid arbitrary regulation
Source : Business Standard Relevance : Issues with the latest decision of RBI on deferment of the guidelines Synopsis : The deferment of RBI’s guidelines on Overdrafts and current accounts, which were laid down in August last year, has been criticized as an arbitrary regulation. The deadline for implementation of the circular has been pushed… Continue reading Avoid arbitrary regulation
Fiscal action by the Centre must take over from monetary policy
Source: Livemint Relevance: Importance of fiscal policy measures to promote economic growth Synopsis: Monetary policy has done its part, both through rate cuts and other forms of support, to get our economy going. Now, it’s the turn of India’s fiscal authority to step up efforts to promote growth. Contents1 What is fiscal policy?2 Required fiscal… Continue reading Fiscal action by the Centre must take over from monetary policy
India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
Source: Indian Express, Down to Earth Relevance: Understand the challenges of food security in times of COVID Contents1 Synopsis2 Findings of the SOFI report3 Indicators of food security4 Causes of food insecurity in India Synopsis Undernourishment has been a global challenge over the last few decades. This has been further highlighted by the state of… Continue reading India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: To analyze the findings of the report by ATREE to study the impact on Banni grasslands. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Context:3 When Prosopis Juliflora was introduced in India? 4 The threat of Prosopis Juliflora:5 Adaptation by local communities: Synopsis: A study by ATREE (Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & Environment) & Sahjeevan… Continue reading How to save Banni Grasslandsfrom invasive species? Here’s what a new study suggests
Rewiring Indian Inc
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Changed dynamics in Indian economy after 1991 reforms Synopsis: 1991 reforms was a transformational step for the Indian economy, causing a tremendous shift in the way business was carried out in India. An analysis of the changes brought by the reforms and its impact. Changes brought by 1991 reform Centrality of… Continue reading Rewiring Indian Inc
