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Thursday, March 26, 2026
TopicDigital Quality of Life Index

Topic: Digital Quality of Life Index

India slips two spots to 59th on Digital Quality of Life index, has poor internet speed

The index, which evaluated countries based on a set of 5 fundamental digital well-being pillars, ranks India 33rd on e-governance and 47th on internet affordability.

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India’s economic data needs to include culture. NSS needs an upgrade

The NSS tradition already recognises that economic life is socially differentiated, but it misses a crucial layer: who holds power within households? Who controls income?

India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.