Tackling Inflation has always been India's Priority

Tackling Inflation has always been India’s Priority (Since 2016)

In 2016, India officially embraced an inflation targeting (IT) framework under the amended Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. It directed a medium-term inflation target of 4% with a tolerance band of ±2% (2%–6%), to be reviewed every 5 years. A Monetary Policy Committee… Read More

The World Needs Green Technologies

The World Needs Green Technologies

Context  While we are grappling with climate pressures, geopolitical tensions, and the push for energy self-reliance, experts recommend a shift from traditional solar technology (Green Technologies) to next-generation, efficient alternatives. What Are Green Technologies? Green technologies are nothing but scientific… Read More

Criminalisation of Politics in India

Criminalisation of Politics in India

Context An analysis of MPs and MLAs across India shows that 31% of Members of Parliament (MPs) and 29% of Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) have declared serious criminal charges against them. Current Scenario of Criminalisation of Politics (a) Criminalisation of politics refers to the… Read More

Energy Sovereignty Is The New Oil

Energy Sovereignty Is The New Oil

Context  Energy is no longer a passive growth input but the foundation of sovereignty and security. For India, with 85% crude and 50% natural gas dependence, energy shocks directly hit the trade balance, inflation, as well as national resilience. India’s Current Energy… Read More

India's Demographic Dividend

India’s Demographic Dividend: Concerns & Issues

Context India’s youth is the country’s greatest asset, but this so-called ‘demographic dividend’ could become a liability when they have no required skills. Also, it may converge into crisis if structural issues remain unaddressed. Demographic Dividend (a) Rapid decline in… Read More

India's Automobile Industry NITI Aayog Report

India’s Automobile Industry: NITI Aayog Report

Context The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has announced that India has emerged as the third-largest automobile industry globally. Also, he put forward that its market size has become about ₹22 lakh crore. About the Automobile Industry (i) Global… Read More

India's Role in Ending Global Hunger: A Decisive Path

India’s Role in Ending Global Hunger: A Decisive Path

Context India has come forward as a decisive force in steering global progress, as the world is ready to declare war against hunger. India’s progress is all because of its transformative approach to food security. Global Hunger Trends (i) According… Read More