Source: The post is based on the article “The need for space sustainability” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of Space. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with space sustainability. News: The U.K. hosted the fourth summit for Space Sustainability in London in collaboration with the Secure World Foundation.… Continue reading The need for space sustainability
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About the Draft E-waste Management Rules, 2022: Right intent, confusing content
Source: The post is based on the article “Right intent, confusing content” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the Draft E-waste Management Rules, 2022. News: This year marks a decade since the E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules came into effect in India.… Continue reading About the Draft E-waste Management Rules, 2022: Right intent, confusing content
Enforcing the single-use plastic ban
Source: The post is based on the article “Enforcing the single-use plastic ban” published in “The Hindu” on 5th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the Single-use plastic ban. News: India’s ban on select single-use plastic(SUPs) items came into effect from July 1, 2022. Why does the government… Continue reading Enforcing the single-use plastic ban
Vasudev Devadasan writes: The conflict between free speech and consent
Source: This post is based on the article “Vasudev Devadasan writes: The conflict between free speech and consent” published in The Indian Express on 5th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Government policies and interventions Relevance: Sharing of non-consensual intimate images News: The Delhi High Court in Mrs. X v Union of India is confronted with… Continue reading Vasudev Devadasan writes: The conflict between free speech and consent
Govt’s move to tax fuel export will impact policy change in energy sector
News: Recently, the government has imposed export taxes on fuels, and a cess on domestic crude production. Background Lower domestic prices have incentivised refiners to export products at higher prices, resulting in domestic fuel shortages. Before announcements, the fiscal deficit was tracking around Rs 2.2 trillion. It was above budget estimates due to higher subsidies and… Continue reading Govt’s move to tax fuel export will impact policy change in energy sector
The WTO’s leaky boat may be our best hope in a storm
News: In recent months, Russia’s incursion into Ukraine’s sovereign territory has led to new arrangements in the geo-economic and geopolitical arena. What are the new arrangements or consequences? The Western academics are arguing that the war spells the end of a liberal world order regime that was established since the fall of the Berlin Wall… Continue reading The WTO’s leaky boat may be our best hope in a storm
After Ukraine, the new energy disorder
News: The Ukrainian crisis has radically altered the contours of the global energy landscape. It has created a tangle of relationships and issues for India. What are the issues involved? The petroleum market is tight and prices are ratcheting up. For example, Oil prices are close to $120/bbl. India is now a major purchaser of… Continue reading After Ukraine, the new energy disorder
Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: Why rice and wheat bans aren’t the answer to inflation
News: Earlier, the government banned wheat exports to check the potential rise in prices in the face of low procurement. But now, there are reports that the government is mulling a ban on rice exports to tame inflation. The wheat and rice exports ban was also done in 2007-08, in the wake of the global… Continue reading Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: Why rice and wheat bans aren’t the answer to inflation
Wake-up call – on Landslides in Manipur
News: One of the severest natural disasters in Manipur happened recently. The incident led to the death of around 37 people. What has happened? A landslide accident happened in Manipur, leading to deaths and many people trapped below the debris. The disaster compounded due to the accumulation of debris on the pathway of Ijei River.… Continue reading Wake-up call – on Landslides in Manipur
Don’t count hybrids out of the race to go greener
Context: Maruti Suzuki’s chairman recently said that hybrid technology, natural gas and biofuels offer a better path towards a cleaner future than fully-electric cars. Globally, many electric models have hit the streets. Even in India, MG Motors, Hyundai and Tata Motors offer vehicles that liberate users from petrol or diesel refills. However, both India’s and… Continue reading Don’t count hybrids out of the race to go greener
