Source: Down To Earth Relevance – Healthy condition of discoms is necessary for ensuring proper electricity supply. Synopsis: Energy experts have urged a reassessment of the Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities being carried out on an annual basis since 2012 by the Power Finance Corp Ltd(PFCL). Background: Recently, the Integrated Ratings for State Power… Continue reading Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
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Making India a sporting nation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Improving India’s performance in Olympics Synopsis: Factors behind India’s sporting performance in Olympics, why it lags and steps to improve it. Factors governing performance There are many factors which are important in determining the performance of a nation in various sports. Beyond a threshold level, the average standard of living in… Continue reading Making India a sporting nation
The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
Source: The Hindu Relevance – School education needs drastic reforms to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on education. Synopsis: If school education revert to business as usual, India has to be prepared to confront a disaster in educational outcomes Introduction Schools have been closed for 16 months now, with no clarity on or a timeline for their… Continue reading The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
A more humane police force
Source: The Hindu Relevance: A healthy Police system is necessary to ensure a feeling of safety and security among the masses. Synopsis: Our country needs a more humane and sensitive police force that works for the welfare of the citizens. This requires harmonizing the working environment of police personnel along with the fulfillment of their… Continue reading A more humane police force
Why UP’s proposed population control bill is bad as policy and politics
Source: The Hindu Relevance: UP’s Population control policies have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Synopsis: UP’s population control measures should tackle the socio-economic issues in the UP rather than seeking a stringent approach towards population control. Introduction: A new draft Bill prepared by the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Law Commission seeks to control the population by introducing… Continue reading Why UP’s proposed population control bill is bad as policy and politics
Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need
Source: Down To Earth Relevance: Artificial Intelligence can help discover copper deposits Synopsis: Artificial Intelligence can help discover copper deposits formed along with ancient mountain ranges over the past 80 million years. About Copper resources: The global need for copper, however, could increase by 350 per cent by 2050, according to a 2016 study published in… Continue reading Clean energy: How AI can help spot the copper we need
One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
Source: Down to Earth Relevance – The issue of health and hunger is one of the most fundamental issues. All aspects related to it must be considered to ensure a healthy life for the population. Synopsis: The Covid 19 pandemic has raised poverty and decreased income levels across the globe. This has excluded almost 3… Continue reading One in three couldn’t afford food year-round in 2020
Co-operation ministry: Harbinger of hope?
Source: Business Standard Relevance – How the new Ministry of Co-operation can make a significant positive impact on the ground Background On July 6, the Government of India announced the creation of a new Ministry of Co-operation. Over 300 million people are members of around 800,000 co-operatives in India today. Read more – Ministry of Cooperation… Continue reading Co-operation ministry: Harbinger of hope?
How OPEC+ deal to withdraw output cut impacts India
Source: Indian Express Relevance – High global oil price contributes to increasing inflation level in India. Therefore, the decision of the OPEC+ meeting is important for India. Synopsis: OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and its allies led by Russia have agreed to gradually withdraw Covid-related production cuts by September 2022. Background: OPEC and its… Continue reading How OPEC+ deal to withdraw output cut impacts India
A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Recent political events in Nepal, probable reasons, and lessons for India Synopsis: Unfolding of political events in Nepal in light of KP Oli’s tenure and possible lessons for India. Background On July 12, 2021, the Supreme Court of Nepal passed a judgement in a case demanding that Sher Bahadur Deuba be… Continue reading A new chapter in Nepal’s quest for political stability
