Economy

Britain’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant and Lessons for India

Britain’s Last Coal-Fired Power Plant and Lessons for India

Context: The closure of Britain’s last coal-fired power plant in Nottinghamshire marks a significant milestone in the global transition toward...

Global Digital Compact

Global Digital Compact

Context:GDC At the recent ‘Summit of the Future’ organised by the United Nations, member countries adopted the ‘Global Digital Compact’...

Govt Approves Universal Fortified Rice Supply Till 2028

Govt Approves Universal Fortified Rice Supply Till 2028

Context: The Indian government approved the continuation of universal fortified rice distribution under all Union schemes, including PMGKAY, from July...

Increased UPI Limit

Increased UPI Limit

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently announced an Increased UPI Limit for Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions, aiming...

High-Performance Building for Sustainable Future

High-Performance Building for Sustainable Future

Context : High-Performance Building As urbanisation accelerates, India risks surpassing global benchmarks for energy efficiency and carbon emissions in buildings....

Nations with Mineral Reserves needed for Energy Transition

Nations with Mineral Reserves needed for Energy Transition

Context: The global renewable energy system is currently dominated by fossil fuels, but the transition to a low-carbon economy will...

Holtec International’s Proposal for small modular reactors (SMR’S) in India

Holtec International’s Proposal for small modular reactors (SMR’S) in India

Context: Holtec International, a New Jersey-based private company, has proposed deploying its Small Modular Reactors (SMR-300) in India, which may...

State of Economy: The Macro Parameters 

State of Economy: The Macro Parameters 

Context: For the Indian Economy to achieve 7% growth rate on  continuous basis 5 important macro Parameters need to be...

Vocal for Local: Combating Climate Change with Traditional Wisdom

Vocal for Local: Combating Climate Change with Traditional Wisdom

Context: Indigenous communities, such as the Paudi Bhuyans in Odisha, are vital for ensuring food sovereignty and mitigating Climate Change impacts...

Jagdish Bhagwati on India’s Future: Trade, Growth, and Development

Jagdish Bhagwati on India’s Future: Trade, Growth, and Development

Context: Renowned economist Jagdish Bhagwati (90) is preparing to retire this academic year after a 65-year-long career in research and...

Globalisation and Weaponisation of Trade

Globalisation and Weaponisation of Trade

Context: S. Jaishankar, at the Kautilya Economic Conclave, highlighted the increasing weaponisation of trade and its impact on globalisation, national...

Bridging the Global Skill Gap by Circular Migration 

Bridging the Global Skill Gap by Circular Migration 

Context: Nearly 1,000 youth from Maharashtra, all with high school certificates, are set to start jobs in Israel, earning Rs...

India’s Export Dynamics: Shift from goods exports to Services

India’s Export Dynamics: Shift from goods exports to Services

Context: In July and August 2024, India’s goods exports declined compared to the previous year, with only a marginal growth...

SIPCOT

Context: Recently, Tata Motors Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new, state-of-the-art production facility for cars and SUVs at...

Jaipur: A Rising Star in MICE Tourism

Jaipur: A Rising Star in MICE Tourism

Context: Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan often referred to as the Pink City, is rapidly emerging as a premier...