Eye on Emirati Flows Context: The recent agreement between the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Bank of the UAE to establish a rupee-dirham settlement system has potential risks and benefits. This move aims to promote the bilateral use of the Indian rupee […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 Context: The finalization of Operational Guidelines for IT Hardware under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 marks a recent milestone in a bid to catapult India into a global manufacturing powerhouse. About: This ambitious initiative is aimed at bolstering India’s […]
Urban Flooding: A Growing Menace Amid Changing Climate Patterns Context: The recent devastating floods in North India have drawn attention to the interconnected issues of climate change, urbanization, and infrastructural challenges plaguing India’s major cities. As the monsoon season continues, hill States like Himachal Pradesh, […]
Industrial Concentration in India: Unraveling the Perils and Crafting a Path to Inclusive Context: Indian big business seems to be thriving, with prominent groups like Adani and Reliance Industries making significant strides. However, Small- and medium-scale firms, along with informal enterprises, are struggling to recover […]
State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) Context: The recent release of Rs. 7,532 crores by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance to 22 State Governments for their respective State Disaster Response Funds (SDRF) has brought the focus back to disaster management in India. About: The […]
BHARAT Campaign Context: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has recently introduced an innovative campaign called BHARAT (Banks Heralding Accelerated Rural & Agriculture Transformation) that specifically targets banks and aims to leverage the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund for the betterment of the rural and agricultural […]
EU Parliament Resolution: A Misguided Diagnosis of the Manipur Issue Context: The recent EU Parliament resolution on the violence in Manipur has stirred controversy and prompted a heated debate on the international stage. India’s dismissive response to the resolution, labeling it as an interference in […]
The 50th GST Council Meet: Unraveling Challenges and Charting the Path Ahead Context: The recently concluded 50th GST Council meet has shed light on several unresolved issues that had been lingering for a considerable period. The meeting covered crucial aspects, including the establishment of Appellate […]
Balancing Conservation and Development: The Complexities of the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Context: The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, currently under scrutiny by a Joint Committee of Parliament, has sparked intense debates regarding the intricate task of striking a balance between industrial progress and […]
