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Sketching a reform agenda for the International Monetary Fund is easy; implementing reform is hard. It will require, among other things, the US to give up its veto in the institution, and China to assume more responsibility for global stability and the problems of other economies. AIX-EN-PROVENCE – In July 1944, exactly 80 years ago,...   Read More

While exceeding solar power targets and promoting sustainable lifestyles, India grapples with financing gaps and policy implementation challenges. Net Zero plan: India is vigorously striving not only to cut greenhouse gas emissions but also to improve the quality of life for its people. Its diverse topography and ecosystems render it especially susceptible to calamities triggered...   Read More

As India stands on the cusp of an unprecedented political milestone with the Prime Minister poised to win a historic third term, the nation’s gaze shifts towards the ambitious vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047. The cornerstone of the Viksit Bharat vision is achieving a $30 trillion economy by 2047, which would elevate India’s per...   Read More

The goal of achieving energy independence by 2047 is a pivotal aspect of the Viksit Bharat vision and projections suggest that India is on its way to attain that vision. Currently, India imports 90% of its oil and 80% of its industrial coal, a dependency that exposes the nation to global market volatility and economic...   Read More

A survey shows that, across all economic statuses, more women than men go in for AYUSH systems. The much-publicised International Day of Yoga has had a significant impact on raising awareness and promoting the adoption of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) as vital health interventions. Government initiatives, along with efforts from other...   Read More

India’s growing economy is lifting families out of poverty but often onto a precarious perch. A single disaster can push them right back. Policy, obsessed with counting the poor, ignores the question of helping ‘newly poor’ Two decades ago, controversies around the measurement of in National Sample Surveys set off what became known as the...   Read More

How the IMF is channelling capital to the developing world Climate finance has been a global priority for decades, with significant milestones such as the Green Climate Fund being established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 2010. Between 2021 and 2023, private sector investments in climate resilience escalated and institutions like...   Read More

Policies have sought to promote participation in financial markets, but investor ignorance and negligence as well as fraudulent activities are impediments to growth. India’s financial sector has grown exponentially over the past two decades. One major contributor to this is the rising participation of private investors in financial markets coupled with digitalisation. While the growth...   Read More

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections present a mixed picture for female representation, with rising candidate numbers but a declining success rate. The 2019 Lok Sabha elections marked a significant milestone in Indian politics, with the highest ever female representation in Parliament. With 78 women elected, female participation stood at an impressive 14%. This achievement was followed by...   Read More

As a sweltering heatwave grips Northern India, Delhi has found itself at the epicenter of an alarming surge in temperatures. On May 29, newspaper headlines screamed of52.9 degree Celsius at Mungeshpur in north-west Delhi, raising concerns with climate change becoming the common refrain. Though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) later attributed it to sensormal function...   Read More