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. Background A large demand stimulus seems necessary in getting the V-shaped economic recovery that India need right now. A… Continue reading India needs an economic stimulus that can also aid green energy transition
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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. Background: Public sector banks (PSBs) are reported to have written off about Rs 8 trillion worth of loans over the last seven years. It is more than twice the 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 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 MoD issued the formal tender under project 75(I) to domestically build six conventional submarines for the Navy at a… 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) Regtech One of the most important features of the draft drone rules 2021 is how deeply technology has been integrated… Continue reading Progressive drone policy that facilitates regtech
Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set a target of installing 5 GW of offshore wind energy by 2022 and 30 GW by 2030. India’s capacity to generate electricity from wind reached 39.2 gigawatts (GW) a year in March 2021. The compound annual growth rate for wind generation has been… Continue reading Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Source: The Hindu 1, The Hindu 2 Relevance: Possible future course of action for India after the recent revelations under Pegasus spyware issue. Synopsis: Dealing with the implications of the Pegasus spyware issue and the policy challenges involved in existing laws. Background Under the revelations made in the Pegasus spyware issue, it is clear that… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Source: Down To Earth Relevance – Healthy condition of discoms is necessary for ensuring proper electricity supply. Synopsis: Energy experts have urged a reassessment of the Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities being carried out on an annual basis since 2012 by the Power Finance Corp Ltd(PFCL). Background: Recently, the Integrated Ratings for State Power… Continue reading Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
