A key focus of India’s G20 presidency, conversations on blue economy, or use of ocean resources for economic growth, come at a time when marine bodies are being impacted by climate change.
Portugal plans 10GW of marine renewable capacity by 2030 and India has committed to banning single-use plastics. But more commitments are yet required.
The manifesto’s silence on legal reforms in the digital space is concerning. The outdated Information Technology Act, about two decades old now, remains India’s nodal tech law.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.
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