Editorial Analysis

India has made significant strides in its journey towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. However, the path is fraught with challenges, particularly in the realm of human development.

Recently, the Canadian government named Indian diplomats as ‘persons of interest’, which escalated the diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, leading to a series of expulsions and accusations from both sides.

There needs to be a transformation of India’s agri-food system, ensuring that healthy diets are available and affordable for all, as it was highlighted as  one of the Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 2) set to be realised by 2030.

Recently, the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment sought to draft a national law to incorporate gig workers into social security schemes, offering benefits such as health insurance and retirement savings.

Recently the President of India highlighted the issue of court delays, and noted that these delays are what are making people hesitate approaching courts.

Nearly a year after Maldives President election, Mohamed Muizzu made his first bilateral visit seen as an attempt to mend fences with India, and the Prime Minister of India ensured that India is always the ‘first responder’ for the Maldives in times of need.

In the evolving digital global economy, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have garnered significant attention in terms of payment efficiency, transaction costs, and monetary policy implementation, the potential of offline CBDCs (without constant internet connectivity) remains largely unexplored.

In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged in several countries: a rise in suicides among young professionals, frequently attributed to overwhelming stress and tension at the workplace, has raised once again the question of safety and stress at workplaces.

India stands at the cusp of a transformative era, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) poised to play a pivotal role in its journey towards becoming a global leader. As the world rapidly adapts to AI advancements, India has the potential to harness this technology to drive inclusive economic growth and innovation.

Recently, it was highlighted that there is a gender gap in use and access to e-commerce platforms despite several benefits for women and there is a need to address the issues revolving around ‘e-commerce for women’.