News: Although India’s waste management policy has evolved to suit the changing needs but there are still some gaps. Waste must become a resource that can be reworked, reused and upcycled. This will minimise the use of materials in our world and mitigate environmental damage. What is the relation b/w the nature of waste with a country’s development status? Nature of… Continue reading “Zero the way to go”
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“Household biomass burning- The invisible polluter”
News– Biomass burning despite being a major polluter does not receive the attention it needs. An analysis by think tank Centre for policy research also shows that even in parliamentary debates on pollution ,household biomass burning is discussed much less than stubble burning. Why Biomass burning should be considered a major polluter Biomass burning by households for cooking… Continue reading “Household biomass burning- The invisible polluter”
Why does the Log4Shell vulnerability have tech firms worried?
News: A new vulnerability named Log4Shell is being touted as one of the worst cybersecurity flaws to have been discovered. Contents1 What is the Log4Shell vulnerability?2 Why it is a serious issue?3 Is the vulnerability being exploited by hackers?4 How does one protect against Log4Shell? What is the Log4Shell vulnerability? The Log4Shell vulnerability is a… Continue reading Why does the Log4Shell vulnerability have tech firms worried?
Protecting gig workers
News: The Supreme Court recently made a significant intervention by admitting a public interest litigation from the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers. PIL seeks to classify gig workers as wageworkers entitled to social security and other employment benefits Meanwhile, the Code on Social Security, which covered unorganised workers, gig workers and platform workers for… Continue reading Protecting gig workers
Surplus liquidity in the system: How it came and how it may go
News: RBI has pushed excess liquidity into the system. Now, exiting this surplus liquidity scenario of ₹8 trillion will be a challenge. Contents1 What are the reasons behind surplus liquidity in the system?2 Why excess liquidity was not utilized?3 Why exiting the surplus liquidity is a challenge for RBI now?4 What needs to be done… Continue reading Surplus liquidity in the system: How it came and how it may go
The speaker who stifled debate
News: The Agriculture Minister has introduced the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 in Parliament. While demanding discussions the Minister stated that the debate would have no tangible results. Contents1 What is the issue?2 Why the move of repealing laws without discussion is not good?3 What powers does the speaker hold?4 What do the Rules of… Continue reading The speaker who stifled debate
Fixing idealism in humanities education in India
News: Chief Justice of India expressed his view of bringing more focus on humanities in education and not on professional studies. Why idealism in humanities is required? Today in college, leaders and even corporates are focusing on social justice. They are concerned about issues like equity, diversity, and social change. But this might lead to polarization… Continue reading Fixing idealism in humanities education in India
A false conflation between duties and rights
News: The question of rights(FR) blending with duties requires careful consideration. The duties here mean the ideals that were written into the constitution as Fundamental Duties (FD), Article 51A. About the opinions of blending FR and FD One opinion is that the blending should create a balance between fundamental duties and rights. Another view is… Continue reading A false conflation between duties and rights
India-Bangladesh relations: Making Of Shonar Bangla
News: Bangladesh was the first new country to be created after World War II. Today (December 16, 2021) Bangladesh will achieve an important milestone – 50 years of independence. Must read: Recent developments in India-Bangladesh relations-Explained, pointwise Contents1 Why did East Pakistan demanded a separate country?2 About the status of India while liberating Bangladesh3 How… Continue reading India-Bangladesh relations: Making Of Shonar Bangla
About globalization: Mixed signals
News: Pandemic imperatives require diversification of supplies, but protectionism is not an answer. How does India’s quest for globalization shaping? The covid experience suggests the need for shorter supply chains with more national capacities. The External Affairs Minister (EAM) remarked that India has emerged as a reliable alternative to a resilient supply chain. This was evident… Continue reading About globalization: Mixed signals
