Synopsis: The US President has formally started the final phase of withdrawal of US forces in Afghanistan. The President has also set September 11 as the deadline for withdrawal. Why are US forces in Afghanistan? On 11 September 2001, attacks in the United States killed nearly 3,000 people. Osama bin Laden, the head of al-Qaeda… Continue reading US forces in Afghanistan Starts their Final Phase of Withdrawal
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Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
Synopsis: India should not solely focus on the end goal of decarbonisation. First it must try to ‘green’ its fossil fuel energy bag by increasing the share of natural gas. Introduction Policymakers, climate diplomats, academicians, corporates, and NGOs are currently focussed on the concept of net-zero carbon emissions. Also, they are looking for the suitable… Continue reading Natural Gas Can be India’s Alternative Road to Clean Energy
CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Synopsis: CBSE has canceled the board examinations for 10th class students. CBSE’s new assessment system will be the new system based on objective criteria to assess their academic performance. Contents1 How marks are awarded for students as per CBSE’s new assessment system?2 How are these irregularities bridged by the assessment process?3 How to ensure objectivity… Continue reading CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Guidelines of National Building Code to Ensure Fire Safety in Public buildings
Synopsis: Effective regulations to manage fire risks in public buildings like Guidelines of National Building Code are available. However, lack of enforcement by states has led to fire disasters in India. Contents1 Background:2 What are the legal provisions available to ensure fire safety compliance in public buildings?3 Has there been adequate implementation of National Building… Continue reading Guidelines of National Building Code to Ensure Fire Safety in Public buildings
GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
Synopsis – The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended changes to the rail track doubling project in GOA. The project would have destroyed the fragile ecosystem of Western Ghats. Contents1 Introduction –2 What are the key findings by the CEC panel?3 What are the recommendations by the CEC panel?4 Conclusion Introduction – The Standing… Continue reading GOA Infra Project Red Flagged- Key Findings and Recommendation by the CEC Panel
How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
Synopsis: The Supreme Court recently reminded the government of its powers to regulate the pricing of vaccines and drugs. Contents1 Introduction:2 How does the government regulate the pricing of drugs?3 What prices the government cannot regulate?4 Various ways to regulate the pricing of vaccines:5 Way forward: Introduction: The Supreme Court has raised the issue of differential… Continue reading How Government Regulate the Prices of Vaccines and drugs?
SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Synopsis: The Supreme Court has warned the police and the government against harassing the people who need help. Background The Supreme Court has issued a timely warning to the States. It is against any attempt to restrict the spreading of information about the health crisis or call for help. The court issued this warning in… Continue reading SC Warn States Against Restricting Information
Prospects of India- Japan Relations
Synopsis: India- Japan relations will mainly center around the goal of containing aggressive China. A glimpse of it can be seen in the recent Japan-U. S meeting. Background Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to visit India as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic normalizes. Outcomes of the recent Japan-US meeting gave a glimpse of… Continue reading Prospects of India- Japan Relations
Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis
Synopsis: The article highlights at least 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India, in the past 15 months. This is the reason behind the failure of the center and states in handling the Pandemic crisis. 5 instances of Failure of Governance in India First, the sudden imposition of lockdown during the first Covid-19 wave… Continue reading Failure of Governance in India- Reason Behind the Pandemic Crisis
At Leaders Climate Summit, Countries Adopted Net Zero Targets
Synopsis: At the Leaders Climate summit, the countries including U.S, U.K, Japan, etc. have adopted revamped Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) (under the Paris agreement). This is a step in the right direction, but a higher commitment is desired to keep temperature rise below 1.5 degrees celsius. Contents1 Background:2 New Targets and Commitments as part of… Continue reading At Leaders Climate Summit, Countries Adopted Net Zero Targets
