Insights, a blog published by IMPRI.
The most sophisticated justification for Trump’s tariff spree comes from Stephen Miran, who heads the president’s council of economic advisers. Miran’s contention is that the normal economic argument in favour of unrestrained trade does not apply to the US because of America’s special circumstance.
The concept of a Green Energy Corridor has emerged from a 2012 study by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL); the study highlighted that the existing infrastructure is not capable of handling the anticipated surge in renewable energy. Following the study, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited submitted a detailed Green Energy Corridor report in September 2012. The report highlighted the need for a dedicated transmission infrastructure for large-scale solar and wind power plants. Green Energy Corridor as a project was implemented and formally started in 2015, with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) playing a central role in its planning and execution.
India lacks a specific national policy on blockchain for governance, complicating the path forward. This article explores the potential for integrating blockchain into existing e-governance frameworks, drawing on state-level initiatives and global best practices, to propose a policy update that addresses this trust deficit.
The key to addressing the volatility in West Asia is to address Iran’s nuclear programme and find credible and sustainable ways to settle the century-old Palestinian problem, for which a positive shift in the mindset of Tehran, Tel Aviv and Washington DC is a prerequisite.
SRIKANTH KONDAPALLI The China-US self-destructive and high-intensity tariff war is an opportunity for India to restructure its industrial and financial markets and intensify high grade trade liberalisation arrangements with advanced economies. Ever since the April 2 ‘Liberation Day’ surprise imposition…
Gender-based violence (GBV) is one of the most pervasive and devastating human rights violations across the globe. It transcends borders, cultures, and communities—affecting individuals regardless of age, class, race, or sexual orientation. Whether it takes the form of intimate partner violence, sexual harassment, child abuse, or human trafficking, GBV leaves a lasting impact on the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of survivors.
NUDM was launched as a new scheme in 2024, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs along with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,