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)
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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
Police Reforms Needed to Ensure Political Neutrality
Synopsis: There is a need to ensure a right balance between the government’s role in appointing or removing the police chief and the need to safeguard the Police’s operational autonomy. Contents1 Background2 History of recommendations for police reforms3 What reforms are needed?4 What needs to be done? Background Recently, the State government removed Param Bir… Continue reading Police Reforms Needed to Ensure Political Neutrality
Need to Prioritise Vaccination for Migrant workers
Synopsis: The migrant workers contribute significantly to the economy, however, they are also more vulnerable to the Covid crisis. Hence, the government needs to prioritize Vaccination for the migrant population. Contents1 Background2 Why Migrant population needs to be added in the priority list for vaccination?3 Welfare measures for the migrant population4 Issues in welfare measure… Continue reading Need to Prioritise Vaccination for Migrant workers
Demands for Delinking of State and Religion
Synopsis: Some religious groups in Tamil Nadu are demanding delinking of state from religious affairs. However, minimal state intervention to promote justice and equality is permitted by the constitution. Contents1 Background:2 Arguments by protestors in favour of delinking:3 Arguments against Delinking:4 Way Forward: Background: Amidst the electoral process, some Religious groups are demanding delinking of… Continue reading Demands for Delinking of State and Religion
Data Revolution and New Global Order
Synopsis: The Digital Data Revolution will shape the new global order. It would give Asia a strategic advantage in the world. India must also prepare itself to play a key role in the hyper-connected world. Background: There has been a shift of global power from the Atlantic to the Indo-Pacific in recent times. This shift… Continue reading Data Revolution and New Global Order
The long battle against the extremists
Synopsis: The long battle against Maoists is not providing the optimum results. Unusual wars are not fought just on the ground; They also require proper soft strategy. Contents1 Introduction 2 Reasons for prolonged extremist attacks since Independence:3 The present situation of extremism:4 Conclusion Introduction 22 jawans martyred on the April 3 encounter between security forces and… Continue reading The long battle against the extremists
Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
Synopsis: Even though Pregnant women and children cannot get the Covid-19 vaccination, they continue to remain in prisons. The court has to provide interim bail to women, children and other vulnerable sections in prison. Introduction: Long pending prison reforms, overcrowded prisons made the situation of prisoners in India very cruel. The state of women’s prisons… Continue reading Need of Granting Interim Bail to Pregnant Women Undertrials
