Synopsis – Green hydrogen is becoming a new alternative to fossil fuel. Currently, many countries are taking steps to move towards a hydrogen economy. Introduction- Hydrogen is an energy carrier. It is converted into electricity by fuel cells, which generate electricity by mixing hydrogen and oxygen atoms. It will play an important role in delivering… Continue reading Green Hydrogen – The Fuel of the Future
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The New CJI Needs to Address Present Issues in Judiciary
Synopsis: The new Chief Justice must seriously consider the Challenges in Judiciary. He must free himself from the bias in constituting benches. Also, he should take concrete steps to revitalise the administration of justice. Contents1 Introduction:2 Constitution on Supreme Court:3 Constituent Assembly debate on Separation of Judiciary:4 Challenges in Judiciary:5 Suggestions to improve the Judiciary:… Continue reading The New CJI Needs to Address Present Issues in Judiciary
Measures to Control the Covid-19 Second Wave
Synopsis: The current rapid spread of the Covid-19 is a result of poor political choices, poor communications, and neglect of public health principles Contents1 Background2 What are the reasons for the spurt in Covid 19 infection?3 What needs to be done?4 Steps to minimise the number of lockdown days: Background India is witnessing a more… Continue reading Measures to Control the Covid-19 Second Wave
Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System
Synopsis: There is a need to strengthen the Panchayati raj system to make the participation of the people in governance a reality. Evolution of Panchayati Raj System First, during the Ancient period, the Cholas pioneered the formation of local bodies to oversee the implementation of State plans. Second, during the British period, in 1884, the… Continue reading Need to Strengthen Panchayati Raj System
Appointment of former judges as ad hoc Judges
Synopsis – The SC is Activating the dormant Article 224A of the Constitution. It has issued guidelines for the appointment of ad hoc Judges to deal with the backlog of cases pending in the HC. Introduction- An article in the Indian Constitution that has been dormant for 58 years has been restored by the Supreme… Continue reading Appointment of former judges as ad hoc Judges
Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
Synopsis: Governments must effectively step up their national climate action plans. There is an opportunity to bring consensus for that in the upcoming Leaders’ Summit hosted by the United States. Introduction It is time for bold climate action. We need to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius to stop the climate crisis from becoming… Continue reading Important of Stepping Up National Climate Action Plans
National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)
Synopsis – Challenges and suggestion to enhance the commercial-scale operation of green hydrogen in India. Contents1 National Hydrogen Energy Mission NHEM-2 What is green hydrogen?3 Challenges-4 Way forward- National Hydrogen Energy Mission NHEM- Indian prepares to launch the National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM). The global target is to produce 1.45 million tonnes of green hydrogen… Continue reading National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM)
Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
Synopsis: Centre needs to enact rules for the selection of Experts in NGT Tribunals with clarity and objectivity. Contents1 Background2 Why Tribunals are formed?3 Why the appointment of Girija Vaidyanathan has been challenged?4 What did the court say?5 What is the way forward? Background The criteria used for the appointments of NGT members are not… Continue reading Criteria for Selection of Experts in Tribunals Needs More Clarity
China Model to Contain Pandemic
Synopsis: The Centre should step in to coordinate policy measures across states to contain the pandemic, rather than putting the onus on the states. China’s model to contain pandemic should be studied and replicated in India Contents1 Background2 How the China Model functioned?3 About Residential Committees4 Role of Central Leadership5 How the China Model can… Continue reading China Model to Contain Pandemic
Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
Synopsis: The Government is planning to ban all private cryptocurrencies in India while supporting an RBI-backed cryptocurrency. Background: The proposed Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 bans all private cryptocurrencies. It lays down the regulatory framework for the launch of an “official digital currency”. Further holders of private cryptocurrencies will have a 3-6… Continue reading Future of Cryptocurrencies in India
