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Fixing the Education system
From a young age, children in India are funneled into a standardized system that prioritizes conformity over creativity, uniformity over uniqueness.
Can States tax mining activities
On July 25, the Supreme Court issued an order confirming that States have the authority to levy taxes on minerals, alongside the royalties levied by the Centre.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
With the recent surge in the global aviation industry and the increasing demand for air travel in India, concerns about carbon emissions from aviation have become a major focus.
The NITI Aayog suffers from both structural and functional issues
Recent boycott by representatives of several states during NITI Aayogs 9th Governing Council meeting highlights significant structural and functional limitations.
Using children’s personal data legally and securely
Adherence to the principles of data privacy and data minimisation is particularly pertinent given the sensitive nature of children’s personal data.
India’s illegal coal mining problem
Illegal coal mining is widespread in India and has led to numerous worker deaths.
Double Burden of Malnutrition
The Lancet study underscores a dual health challenge in India, where obesity rates have surged among both adults and children over the past three decades.
A Budget that places health on the margins
The goal of having every Indian protected by universal health coverage cannot be realised if budget allocation is meagre.
Internationalisation of Education
The surge in Indian students studying abroad and the decrease in foreign students coming to India have resulted in a $6 billion current account deficit.
A message of fiscal stability, growth continuity
The FY25 Union Budget highlights fiscal stability and sustainable growth, targeting economic imbalances through a focus on agriculture, employment, and MSMEs.
Plastic Recycling
Existing evidence indicates that current recycling methods fall short and sometimes even have adverse effects.
A case for regulating gig-based work
SyllabusGS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Issues relating to development and employment. ContextThe Karnataka government’s plan to introduce legislation…