Source – The Indian Express Synopsis – The Supreme Court order government to ensure quick and effective rollout of One Nation One Ration Card system. Introduction – The Supreme Court set a July 31 deadline for states to adopt the One Nation One Ration Card system and the Centre government to build a nationwide database… Continue reading Location no Bar
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Significance of India and France’s successive presidencies at UN Security Council
Source: Click Here Synopsis: The India-France bilateral strategic partnership would act as a multilateral force for good in the UN security council. Their successive presidencies in July and August will help in reforming and expanding the council. Background: France and India will be at the forefront of UN endeavors as they chair the Security Council… Continue reading Significance of India and France’s successive presidencies at UN Security Council
Small doses
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: The first relief package for the second COVID-19 wave falls short of expectations Few major highlights of relief package: Rs 1.1 lakh crore loan guarantee scheme for COVID affected sectors Additional fund for Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) – Free food grains from May to November… Continue reading Small doses
Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express Relevance: Points can be used in an essay. Synopsis: Elections are not a guarantee that the government will not turn tyrannical. A vibrant public discourse, criticism, and protests prove much more effective. Chief Justice of India (CJI)’s views on what constitutes a robust and resilient democracy and other equally important… Continue reading Election no guarantee against tyranny, says CJI
V2G – Vehicle to grid technology and its future
Source- Live Mint Synopsis – V2G solutions could be the future of decentralized power in India. EVs could be used as a buffer against the inconsistency of renewable energy. What is V2G? V2G stands for vehicle-to-grid and is a technology that enables energy to be pushed back to the power grid from the battery of… Continue reading V2G – Vehicle to grid technology and its future
What to check when building by the sea
Source- The Indian Express Relevance: Florida building collapse highlights the need for caution in building structures in coastal areas. Synopsis – Some factors should be considered while building construction close to coastal areas, as well as a possible way to avoid sudden building collapses. Introduction- The sudden collapse of a building in surfside, Florida,… Continue reading What to check when building by the sea
What CCI has to do with economic opportunity?
Source: LiveMint Synopsis: The CCI wants to monitor monopolistic, restrictive, exploitative, and exclusionary trade practices. It ordered a probe into huge digital corporations like Google, Amazon, and WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, as well as sectors like cars. What is CCI? Why was it introduced? India’s antitrust regulator, the CCI, was established in 2003. It… Continue reading What CCI has to do with economic opportunity?
Mendez principle to replace torture and coercive interrogation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Mendez anti-torture principles can be used to reduce the use of torture in obtaining evidence. Synopsis: Without addressing the structural constraints that encourage the persistence of torture, Institutionalising Mendez anti-torture principles in India will be difficult. Background Instilling fear through torture, either physical or psychological to obtain the truth, is… Continue reading Mendez principle to replace torture and coercive interrogation
Does India need more coal power?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: India needs to rethink the relevance of coal-based plants at present. Synopsis: Critical analysis on the future of coal plants in India. Arguments in favour of doing away with additional coal-based capacity Several reasons are being cited in support of this argument. They are, First, need to meet the Paris Agreement… Continue reading Does India need more coal power?
A question of compliance
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Inflation Targeting is the main tool of fighting inflation. Synopsis: More transparency and clarity are required over RBI’s way of managing inflation. Introduction: RBI has recently released minutes of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting. It decided to retain the prevailing repo rate at 4 per cent and continue with the… Continue reading A question of compliance
