Synopsis – United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) report shows that energy demand reductions mainly impacted fossil fuels. But Renewable energy development continued to grow throughout 2020. This shows that clean energy is key to the COVID-19 recovery, not fossil fuels. Introduction- UN-ESCAP released the Regional Trends Report, 2021.… Continue reading Clean energy is the key to COVID-19 recovery
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Centre’s decision over Finance Commission’s recommendations
Synopsis: The 15th Finance Commission has submitted its recommendations for 2021-26 to the centre. Amongst which maximum have been accepted by the centre while others are put on a hold by it. Background: The commission headed by N.K Singh was required to give recommendations for the period 2020-21 to 2024-25. Although due to COVID 19,… Continue reading Centre’s decision over Finance Commission’s recommendations
Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
Synopsis: The Perseverance mission on Mars will test out technologies to help sustain the presence of humans there. Further, it will help the future manned mission to Mars along with several other important experiments. Introduction The scientific community is suspecting that life may have existed on Mars before Earth. Thus, there might be a possibility… Continue reading Importance of Perseverance Mission on Mars
Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
Synopsis: The empirical evidence shows that the idea of the complete elimination of COVID viruses in a selected few countries is not feasible. Rather, it will only increase the socioeconomic disparities thereby making the goal of elimination infeasible. Background A recent article published in The Lancet has advocated for “elimination strategy”, it is also known… Continue reading Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the weakness of the Indian state in fulfilling the needs of the poor. This calls for a change in the current approach to eradicate the miseries faced by the poor. Background: Two books have tried to explain the shortcomings of the Indian state in meeting the aspirations of the poor. … Continue reading ‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty
Overexpansion of IITs will reduce its standards
Synopsis: The recent decision by UGC to allow IITs to open branches abroad will jeopardize the Institution’s brand. This overexpansion of IITs will reduce their quality. Background The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are India’s premier institutes with world-class quality standards. They are among few Indian higher education institutions that perform well in the global rankings.… Continue reading Overexpansion of IITs will reduce its standards
A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges
Synopsis: Recently, a clash erupted between the Australian government and Facebook. The big Techs in Australia are opposing the Fee to media companies for using their content. Background Recently, the Australian government has proposed the ‘News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code Bill 2020’. The bill aims to make Google and Facebook pay to… Continue reading A tussle between Australia and Facebook over News Charges
Judicial Review and Public Protests in India
Synopsis: The timely judicial review of the constitutional validity of laws would have reduced the number of protests in India. Background: In the Shaheen Bagh protest case, in 2020, SC held that there is no absolute right to protest and public spaces cannot be occupied and that too indefinitely. It affects the right of the… Continue reading Judicial Review and Public Protests in India
Factors affecting present inflation level in India
Synopsis: The recent January 2021 retail inflation data provides relief to monetary authorities. Consumer Price Index (CPI) stood at 4.06% which is a desired outcome for ensuring macroeconomic stability. Background: The inflation had remained above the RBI’s threshold mark of 6% for six months till November. The ideal range of CPI is 2-6%. In January… Continue reading Factors affecting present inflation level in India
Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis
Synopsis: The COVID 19 pandemic has given an opportunity to India for combating other respiratory diseases like Tuberculosis (TB). The learnings from the pandemic can be used to control the spread of TB. Background: The first case of COVID 19 was reported on 30th January 2020. After that, the disease claimed the lives of 1,54,000… Continue reading Importance of COVID 19 learnings in fight against tuberculosis
