Source: Indian Express Gs3: Conservation, Environmental Pollution, and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Synopsis: Human race should respect the carrying capacity of the environment in order to survive. Background After World War 2, there has been a significant rise in the emission of carbon dioxide. Emission was caused by the rapid advancement of the manufacturing sector… Continue reading Reason behind Anthropocene epoch- Capitalism or Socialism?
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How should India handle the new virus variants?
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: Mutation of the coronavirus has become a new threat for the world. India must take precautionary measures to deal with it. Introduction New SARS-CoV-2 variants have emerged independently in several countries and the virus is changing very quickly. If it continues to change, currently available vaccines will become… Continue reading How should India handle the new virus variants?
“STI policy 2020” emphasising self-reliance in science
Source: The Hindu Gs3: Science and Technology- Developments Synopsis: The recently released Draft Science, Technology, and Innovation policy has many issues and challenges that need to be addressed to promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat in science Background: Recently, the Department of Science and Technology has released the 5th draft of the Science, Technology, and Innovation policy for… Continue reading “STI policy 2020” emphasising self-reliance in science
Causes of Rising Inequality
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2 – Social Issues Synopsis – The COVID-19 pandemic has sharply increased the economic inequality in all countries. Introduction The Inequality Virus report released on the opening day of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. The report states that the COVID pandemic has increased economic inequality in almost every country.… Continue reading Causes of Rising Inequality
SC Stay on Bombay HC judgment in POCSO case
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 2- Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions, and basic structure. Synopsis: Supreme put stay on the recent verdict of the Bombay High Court in the sexual assault case. Background: The Session Court had convicted the man for the offence of sexual assault under Section 8 of the POCSO… Continue reading SC Stay on Bombay HC judgment in POCSO case
Taxing older vehicles: A Way forward
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: Raising the tax on older vehicles will help in reducing pollution. Introduction The Centre has planned a policy to raise road tax on vehicles of a certain age from April 1 next year. This has the potential to renew a big part of India’s vehicles on the road,… Continue reading Taxing older vehicles: A Way forward
Establishing thought partnerships between the government and private entities
Source – The Hindu Synopsis: Government should put more effort into establishing more “thought partnerships” with private entities. It is to find appropriate solutions to the policy challenges faced by the country. Background Over the last few years, cooperation between the government and private partners on complex policy issues has increased. For example, Induction of… Continue reading Establishing thought partnerships between the government and private entities
“Remote Voting Project” – Election Commission tries out new innovation
Source: The Hindu Gs3: Science and Technology- Developments and their Applications and Effects in Everyday Life. Synopsis: ECI is planning to implement a remote voting project. It must analyze the issues of the system before its implementation. Remote Voting Project Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner (Sunil Arora) announced that it is starting trials of a… Continue reading “Remote Voting Project” – Election Commission tries out new innovation
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act
Synopsis: Recently Bombay High Court has acquitted a man of sexual charges under POCSO act. The existence of Mandatory Minimum Sentence in the POCSO act is leading to these decisions. Introduction: A petition was filed in the Bombay High Court against the decision of the sessions court. The Session Court had convicted a person for… Continue reading Mandatory Minimum Sentencing under POCSO Act
COVID Vaccine and Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education and Human Resources. Synopsis: The hasty Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the two COVID-19 vaccines is against draft Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020. Introduction Open Science principle is a global movement. It advocates… Continue reading COVID Vaccine and Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP), 2020
