Statistically Speaking

How did INC secure its victory in Karnataka?

24 May 2023 03:02 AM IST

The Congress was able to increase its vote share in the state by around 5 per cent. The party secured 42.9 per cent of the votes in 2023, as compared to 38.4 per cent in 2018. In the 2018 Assembly Elections, Congress won only 80 seats while in the 2023

What does INC’s Karnataka win mean for 2024?

24 May 2023 02:58 AM IST

The Indian National Congress (INC) won the Karnantaka elections by a landslide, securing 135 seats in the 224- member assembly with a vote share of around 42.9 per cent, making it their biggest victory in the state, both in terms of seat share and vote share since the 1989 elections.

4 Tips for Choosing a South African Online Casino

20 May 2023 03:41 AM IST

The online casino industry is expanding fast in South Africa – there are so many platforms to choose from that it is sometimes overwhelming. For a casual casino player who just wants to play for the laughs or someone who is aiming to claim serious jackpots, the right online casino

Future-Ready Space Sector

13 Apr 2023 23:24 PM IST

ISP’s primary objective is to facilitate entry of the private sector into the Indian space ecosystem, enabling the domestic sector to be a competitive player in the international market. This will not only provide ISRO with an enhanced capacity for more focused research and development but will also expand the

Collaborative Functioning

13 Apr 2023 23:21 PM IST

Until recently, areas of operation which held national relevance were reserved for ISRO and its arms. Increased involvement of the private sector in space will be facilitated by IN-SPACe, which will act as an interface between ISRO and non-governmental entities. Through expanded collaboration, the private sector will be able to

Cost-Efficient Space Missions: Boon or Bane?

13 Apr 2023 23:18 PM IST

Aside from technological prowess, the domestic space sector is known to produce cost-efficient interventions with a high degree of success rate. ISRO’s Mangalyaan was the most affordable mission to Mars in the world. Also known as the Mars Orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan had a budget of $74 million compared to NASA’s

Delegating and Expanding to Private Sector

13 Apr 2023 23:16 PM IST

ISRO is the sixth largest space agency in the world and holds an exceptional success rate but the Indian space market as a whole contributes less than two per cent to the global space market. The Indian Space Policy (ISP) aims to institutionalise the role and involvement of the private

Indian Space Policy 2023: A New Era in Space Innovation

13 Apr 2023 23:14 PM IST

Through a series of mega launches of satellite and rocket spheres in the last few decades, India has established its credibility as a key player in the international space industry. From communications satellites such as Indian National Satellite System (INSAT), and earth observation satellites like the Cartosat series to setting

Understanding the Challenges faced by India’s Trade Sector

11 Apr 2023 22:21 PM IST

India currently has a significant trade deficit with a few countries, including China. While the NFTP aims to address these trade imbalances by increasing India’s exports (by promoting value-added exports and diversifying the Indian export basket), achieving these goals is likely to be a tough challenge for the Indian government.

Understanding the NFTP 2023

11 Apr 2023 22:20 PM IST

The GoI officially launched the NFTP on 31st March, 2023 and the policy comes at a critical time, especially as the global economy is facing a slowdown and India’s exports have been struggling. It aims to not only alleviate the problems faced by exporters but also create a roadmap for

End of Five-year Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020)

11 Apr 2023 22:18 PM IST

In 2015, the Government of India (GoI) published a five-year Foreign Trade Policy (2015-2020), which focused on increasing exports and promoting the “Make in India” initiative. The policy aimed at increasing the country’s share of world exports to 3.5 percent from 2 per cent. The policy included measures to achieve

New Foreign Trade Policy for a New India

11 Apr 2023 22:16 PM IST

On 31 March, the Indian government unveiled its New Foreign Trade Policy (NFTP) with the key goal of increasing the country’s exports to $2 trillion by 2030. The NFTP, which will replace India’s last FTP (2015-20) is the first policy without an end date or period to enable the government