Editorial Analysis

In Context  It has been observed that the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate structure needs to be rationalised.  Rationale behind adopting Goods and Services Tax (GST) The reasons for adopting a single rate structure in most countries are to have a simple tax system, prevent misclassifications and litigations arising therefrom, and to avoid […]

In Context   India’s unemployment rate rose to 7.83% in April from 7.60% in March according to data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) . Key Data The urban unemployment rate rose to 9.22 per cent in April from 8.28 per cent in March. The rural unemployment rate dropped to 7.18 per cent […]

In Context  India-France strategic partnership is based on the fundamental conviction of both countries in a multipolar world and in the concept of strategic autonomy. About Both countries have continuously nurtured and delivered on the ambition of their strategic partnership, particularly in the area of clean energy and environment, people to people ties, digital and […]

In Context The power sector in India is going through a crisis and Peak shortages in some states have reached double digits. About Power Sector in India Power is among the most critical components of infrastructure, crucial for the economic growth and welfare of nations.  The existence and development of adequate power infrastructure is essential […]

In Context  Ayush Industry integration into mainstream systems will give wider acceptance to traditional systems of the country. AYUSH is the acronym for alternate systems of medicine — Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy — and a separate ministry of AYUSH was formed by the government to promote these systems. Ayush Industry in […]

In Context  For India, Attaining self-sufficiency in semiconductor manufacturing can mean collective growth of the South Asian region.   What is Semiconductor? It is a material product usually composed of silicon, which conducts electricity more than an insulator, such as glass, but less than a pure conductor, such as copper or aluminium.  Semiconductors are critical technological […]

In Context  Recently, the Bench of the Supreme Court of India decided to critically examine the routine and abrupt way in which trial judges often impose the death penalty on convicts.  Death Penalty About: Death penalty or capital punishment is the highest degree of punishment that can be awarded to an individual under specified penal […]

In Context  This article highlights how Hydrogen could completely transform India’s energy ecosystem. About Hydrogen Hydrogen is the lightest element.  It is the simplest and smallest element in the periodic table. No matter how it is produced, it ends up with the same carbon-free molecule.  However, the pathways to produce it are very diverse, and […]

In Context  This article argues that with the right momentum ‘Mission Antyodaya’  can help to transform rural India  in terms of development and social justice. Background  Constitutional Mandate:  The Indian Constitution mandates local governments to prepare and implement plans for ‘economic development and social justice’ (Articles 243G and 243W). Complementary institutions and measures: The gram […]

In Context  Electricity generation in South Asia has risen exponentially. South Asia has almost a fourth of the global population living on 5% of the world’s landmass.  Major Points  Electricity generation in South Asia has risen from 340 terawatt hours (TWh) in 1990 to 1,500 TWh in 2015. Country wise analysis:  Bangladesh has achieved 100% […]