News: This article discusses the changes going on in the global monetary system and how India can attract capital in this scenario. How the global monetary system is changing? To handle huge levels of debt, the developed world and China need to inflate away their debts. The developed world has discovered it’s new normal in… Continue reading India’s structural opportunity in a new age of financial repression
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What does record food production mean for India?
What is the News? Food production in India is estimated to touch a record 316 million tonnes in 2021-22, 8% more than the five-year average. How was the food production in India this year? The production of food grains including rice, wheat, pulses, and coarse cereals is estimated at 316 million tonnes in FY22 which… Continue reading What does record food production mean for India?
Stop the advance of killer robots
News: Thomas Edison once said that – Someday there can be a machine or force with so much potential that can cause destruction at such a scale that can persuade a man to abandon war forever. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence-powered weapons point out that they can be this technology. What are Lethal Autonomous… Continue reading Stop the advance of killer robots
The case for clarity over India’s policy on online betting
News: Karnataka had imposed a blanket prohibition on all online games. The order was stayed by the Madras High Court judgment. Similarly, some states have imposed a complete ban while others have made restrictive amendments to existing laws governing online gambling. Read here: Gaming and banning: On ban on online games What is the present legal framework… Continue reading The case for clarity over India’s policy on online betting
Ministry of Power notifies Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy
What is the news? The Ministry of Power has notified the Country’s first Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy. What is Green Hydrogen\Green Ammonia? Green hydrogen is generated by breaking down water in an electrolyzer. The hydrogen produced can be combined with nitrogen to make ammonia, avoiding hydrocarbons in the production process. Green ammonia is used… Continue reading Ministry of Power notifies Green Hydrogen/ Green Ammonia Policy
Teachers mustn’t be blamed for India’s poor learning outcomes
News:There is need to address the systemic and societal problems that are at the heart of poor learning outcomes. Teacher is expected to be the sole agent of education, gradually she becomes demotivated and become the target of the blame. However, the roots to the problem lie in larger systemic and societal causes. The article… Continue reading Teachers mustn’t be blamed for India’s poor learning outcomes
Our Gender Gap in Contraception needs public policy intervention
News The recently-released fifth round of our National Family and Health Survey (NFHS-5) highlights that there has been a more than 10 percentage-point increase in the use of contraception among currently married women aged 15-49 years. However, it also highlights that female sterilization continues to be the most popular choice of contraception despite the availability… Continue reading Our Gender Gap in Contraception needs public policy intervention
All you need to know about Satellite Internet
What is the News? Jio Platforms has launched a joint venture(JV) with European satellite-based broadband service company SES to enter the satellite internet space. What is Satellite Internet? Satellite Internet is the technology that beams the internet down from a satellite that’s orbiting the earth. Jio, Bharti Airtel OneWeb and Starlink want to send thousands… Continue reading All you need to know about Satellite Internet
Battery swapping policy to level the playing field for operators
What is the News? Niti Aayog will hold pre-draft stakeholder consultations to invite feedback from industry participants on the government’s upcoming electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping policy. What is Battery Swapping? Click Here to read about it What will be the focus of the Battery Swapping Policy? The Policy will focus on creating a comprehensive… Continue reading Battery swapping policy to level the playing field for operators
The cryptosphere needs amplified risk warnings
News: RBI officials have done well to caution crypto enthusiasts by talking about tulip mania and Ponzi schemes. While the case for a digital-token ban remains weak, risk awareness must rise. Offer documents of public offerings give an insight into the associated risk factors to potential investors. But there is no such equivalent in Cryptocurrency.… Continue reading The cryptosphere needs amplified risk warnings
