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News: It has been observed that a massive proportion of children are lacking in basic language and mathematics. The same thing has also been noticed by National Education Policy. Why do children between 0-6 yrs are lacking in basic language and maths? Capacity to learn: All children have the capacity to learn. Some disabled children may not… Continue reading An exploration of why children are learning little in classrooms

News: India has recently committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and public transport is one of the largest emitters. This article discusses the Opex model of Ahmedabad and the challenges that exist while modernizing urban transport. Contents1 How did Ahmedabad modernize its transport system?2 Why opex model is beneficial?3 What is the issue with… Continue reading INDIA’S Quest to Decarbonize Transport

News: The pandemic induced slowdown has disproportionately affected those at the bottom. Also the economy specially the rural economy had been facing challenges due to demand deficiency even before the pandemic started.  Given that monetary policy has limited success in dealing with a crisis of this nature ,fiscal policy is expected to play the dominant… Continue reading A recipe to deepen the distress in rural economy

News: Finance Minister has recently presented the budget. Although there are many positives in the Indian economic scenario like with 9.3% India is the fastest-growing large economy, it has over $630 billion of foreign reserves equalling 13 months of imports. However there are some challenges too like the problem of unemployment rate.   How the… Continue reading Budget sets up the digital pitch for India to bat on

News: The author of this article says that to achieve a $5 trillion economy, India should boost digitalization. It will support MSMEs, ensure GST parity and empower small businesses to venture into the online ecosystem and diversify their operations. What is the significance of digitalization? One, Covid has caused shift in all spheres of lives,… Continue reading Amplify e-commerce and help all MSMEs reach markets online

News: With Russia building up tanks and troops along Ukraine’s eastern front, the atmosphere of war has been created. Contents1 What is the historical background of Ukraine?2 What is the Russian stand on the ongoing crisis?3 What is the reaction of West Countries?4 Why Ukraine-Russia conflict is bad for India? What is the historical background of… Continue reading On Ukraine crisis: Brinkmanship over Ukraine doesn’t bode well for India

News: Although the Omicron variant has not caused the expected damage and this is seen as a positive development in global fight against the pandemic. However, the World Bank’s biannual Global Economic Prospects report shows that the effect of the pandemic is far from over.  What are the predictions in the report for global economy? … Continue reading We should expect the economic cost of the closed minds to increase 

News: The Union Government proposal to amend IAS Cadre Rules has attracted the opposition of various states. But the state’s failed to recognise the challenges associated with the State administrative services. Read here: Deputation of Cadre Officers and the Proposed Amendments – Explained, pointwise Contents1 What is the problem with the State administrative services?1.1 Shortage of officers/required… Continue reading State administrative services are crucial to federalism

News: The third wave of the pandemic is receding but the impact of the pandemic on the economy may last longer. However, response of the government in dealing with the pandemic-induced disruptions can change the scenario. This article discusses the need to reduce inequality and how fiscal measures can help in that. Why inequality is… Continue reading Fiscal policy must take centre-stage for a broad revival