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National Champions Model for Infrastructure Development: Pros and Cons

Central Idea Emerging economies struggle to provide functional and efficient infrastructure. Infrastructure has become a national aspiration good, a mechanism for job creation, and a necessity. The two biggest constraints on infrastructure provision are cost and public good component. This national champion’s model aims to incentivize private sector participation in infrastructure investments, but it also… Continue reading National Champions Model for Infrastructure Development: Pros and Cons

Africa’s splitting plates could give birth to a new Ocean: Study

Central idea Scientists predict a new ocean will be created as Africa splits into two separate parts connected to the East African Rift This geological process will inevitably divide the continent resulting in new coastlines and sub-sea internet infrastructure but also will have significant repercussions What is Rifting? The Earth’s lithosphere, comprising the crust and… Continue reading Africa’s splitting plates could give birth to a new Ocean: Study

Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) Technology

The National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) is making efforts to make its ongoing water provision project in Lakshadweep eco-friendly by eliminating emissions in its Low Temperature Thermal Desalination technology. What is LTTD Technology? LTTD Technology is a desalination process that uses low-grade thermal energy, typically below 70°C, to evaporate seawater and produce fresh water.… Continue reading Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) Technology

China-India: Facilitating an Asian Century

Central idea China’s recent developments in steady growth, people’s well-being, opening up, and win-win cooperation, as well as its willingness to strengthen communication and coordination with India, can provide new opportunities for all countries in the world, especially neighbouring countries. importance of China-India relations and their role in facilitating an Asian Century. China’s focus areas… Continue reading China-India: Facilitating an Asian Century

Electricity Discoms: Public Hearings And Public Participation in Decision Making

Central Idea The scale of operations of electricity distribution companies is clear from the fact that their annual revenue requirement is 20% of the Union Budget. The article discusses the importance of public participation in the decision-making process of electricity distribution companies and the role of public hearings conducted by Electricity Regulatory Commissions (ERCs) in… Continue reading Electricity Discoms: Public Hearings And Public Participation in Decision Making

NSO’s New Data: India’s GDP Growth

Central Idea The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released a new set of data on India’s annual and quarterly national income, providing a final assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the country’s GDP growth. The latest numbers and sector-wise performance, highlighting areas of growth and contraction. Recovery since pre-COVID year Advance estimates: NSO’s second… Continue reading NSO’s New Data: India’s GDP Growth

What is the Moscow-dominated security pact ‘CSTO’?

Central idea: Armenia’s PM accused the Moscow-dominated security alliance Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) of leaving Armenia in the cold amid renewed hostilities with Azerbaijan. What did Armenia say? Armenia has repeatedly criticized the CSTO for its failure to protect itself. Russia has maintained a delicate diplomatic balancing act between Armenia and Azerbaijan, avoiding any… Continue reading What is the Moscow-dominated security pact ‘CSTO’?

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