Contents1 Introduction2 About Ease of Doing Business Index (EoDB)3 India’s performance in the recent EoDB Index4 Major reforms initiated by the government to improve EoDB in India5 Advantages of EoDB rankings6 Problems with the concept of EoDB7 Challenges faced by Indian Entrepreneurs8 Suggestions to improve Business in India Introduction India improved its global rank in… Continue reading How effective is the Ease of doing business index? – Explained, pointwise
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Water as woe
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Urban flooding is a recurring event. This article highlights the reasons behind it. Synopsis: Mumbai cannot manage its flooding without a new deal for drainage and housing Background Due to global warming, the volume and duration of monsoonal rain are becoming unpredictable, and its catastrophic impacts on cities will become more… Continue reading Water as woe
India needs an economic stimulus that can also aid green energy transition
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Areas where India can direct its economic stimulus for maximum effect. Synopsis: Some innovative and affordable pathways for a green stimulus which would create dispersed demand and jobs with large multiplier effects. Contents1 Background2 Innovative Ideas for Green stimulus3 Investments in EV charging Infrastructure:4 Policy Guidelines to support Solar Power Background… Continue reading India needs an economic stimulus that can also aid green energy transition
Hope fades for PSBs
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Resolving problems faced by PSBs Synopsis: Govt cannot keep infusing capital constantly. Hence privatization of PSB’s will be the ideal route. Contents1 Background:2 Why government need to recapitalize PSB’s?3 Increasing Bad loans4 Reasons for Bad loans5 Way forward Background: Public sector banks (PSBs) are reported to have written off about Rs… Continue reading Hope fades for PSBs
For Cairns dispute, international arbitration is not the way forward
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Various dimensions of the Cairn issue Synopsis: The recent move by Cairn to seize India’s sovereign assets has many grey areas of law that need due consideration. Background: Britain’s Cairn Energy Plc has secured an order from a French court authorizing the freezing of 20 Indian government properties in Paris valued at… Continue reading For Cairns dispute, international arbitration is not the way forward
Ministry of Defence (MoD) tenders for six more submarines at $1 billion each
Source – The Business Standard Contents1 What is the news?2 Introduction 3 About the Project 75 (I)4 Advantages of AIP System5 Significance of the project What is the news? The Ministry of Defence has request for proposals for the establishment of an eco-system in India for the indigenization and incentivization of critical submarine technology. Introduction The… Continue reading Ministry of Defence (MoD) tenders for six more submarines at $1 billion each
India improves score in ease of cross-border trade
Source – Live Mint Synopsis – India has improved its ease of cross border trade ranking, the overall score is higher than many OECD nations and the average of the EU. Introduction India has made significant progress in the ease of cross-border trade as per the latest UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade… Continue reading India improves score in ease of cross-border trade
What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy?
Source: Indian Express, Indian Express 2, Livemint Relevance: Implication of the Pegasus spyware issue Synopsis: The Pegasus scandal is a matter of grave concern for Indian democracy. Implications and future course of action. Implications of Pegasus spyware issue Allegations against Supreme Court: There are allegations that the phones of the woman who had complained of sexual harassment… Continue reading What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy?
Progressive drone policy that facilitates regtech
Source: Livemint, Business Standard Relevance: understanding various dimensions of the newly released draft drone rules Synopsis: Most important feature of draft drone rules 2021 is the stress on integrating technology with the regulatory framework (regtech) Contents1 Regtech2 How do new drone rules facilitate regtech?3 Issues4 Suggestions Regtech One of the most important features of the… Continue reading Progressive drone policy that facilitates regtech
Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is offshore wind energy?3 Offshore wind energy potential of India4 Why India needs Offshore Wind Energy?5 Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy generation6 Challenges with offshore wind energy7 Suggestions to improve Offshore Wind Energy Development in India Introduction The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set a target of installing… Continue reading Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
