Weaponization of Strait of Hormuz: Challenges to India’s Maritime Trade, Chabahar and IMEC Weaponization of Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a major geopolitical concern affecting global energy flows and maritime trade. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and serves as one of the most vital maritime chokepoints […]

Digital Public Infrastructure in Hydrological and Meteorological Planning in India Digital Public Infrastructure in Hydrological and Meteorological Planning plays a crucial role in addressing India’s growing climate challenges by integrating fragmented data systems related to water, weather and disaster management. As India faces increasing climate variability, the need for unified digital platforms that connect hydrological

UPSC Economy Analysis: Weakening Rupee and Rising Input Costs Impact on Inflation and Growth Weakening Rupee and Rising Input Costs have emerged as significant challenges for India’s macroeconomic stability. These factors complicate the government’s efforts to balance economic growth while controlling inflation. A depreciating currency increases import costs, while rising industrial input prices generate supply-side

India Innovation Paradox: Why High Government Funding Coexists with Low R&D Investment India innovation paradox refers to the situation where strong government funding, policy initiatives, and regulatory reforms exist alongside relatively low research and development (R&D) intensity and weak private sector participation. While India has made progress in innovation rankings and startup development, the gap

Gender Wage Gap in Indian Agriculture: Impact on Female Agricultural Labourers Gender Wage Gap in Indian Agriculture has become a critical issue affecting the socio-economic status of female agricultural labourers in India. Despite their growing participation in the rural workforce, stagnant real wages and persistent gender discrimination in labour markets continue to limit their economic

Algorithmic Sovereignty in India: Why India Must Build Its Own AI Models Algorithmic Sovereignty in India: Why India Must Build Its Own AI Models Algorithmic Sovereignty in India refers to the country’s ability to design, control, govern, and deploy its own algorithms, data infrastructures, and artificial intelligence systems according to national interests, legal frameworks, and

Iran War Impact on India: How West Asia’s Strategic Reordering Constrains India’s Strategic Space Iran War Impact on India is becoming increasingly significant as the ongoing Iran–Israel–U.S. confrontation reshapes the geopolitical architecture of West Asia. The region remains one of the most geopolitically sensitive areas in the international system due to its concentration of hydrocarbon

Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024: Constitutional Challenges of One Nation One Election The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 seeks to implement the concept of One Nation, One Election (ONOE) by synchronising elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies across India. The proposal aims to streamline the electoral cycle, reduce governance disruptions caused by

India Ageing Population: Demographic and Socio-Economic Implications for Ageing Women Introduction India ageing population refers to the increasing proportion of elderly persons (usually defined as those aged 60 years and above) in a population due to declining fertility, improved healthcare, and rising life expectancy. India is entering a phase of rapid demographic ageing. More than

India’s Low Corporate R&D: Market Failure or Risk Aversion? A Critical Analysis India’s low corporate R&D intensity remains a major concern despite the country being one of the fastest-growing major economies. Understanding whether India’s low corporate R&D is primarily driven by market failure rather than mere risk aversion is crucial for improving innovation productivity and