Noble intentions: About the UNSC resolution on Taliban

Synopsis The UN must ensure that the Taliban uphold human rights and give up terror tactics. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key provisions of UN Resolution 2593?3 What are the issues associated with the UN resolution 2593?4 How to hold the Taliban accountable? Introduction Recently, the UN Security Council, under India’s Presidency, adopted Resolution 2593.… Continue reading Noble intentions: About the UNSC resolution on Taliban

Integrity of insolvency processes: A tough ask

Source: This post is based on the article “Integrity of insolvency processes: A tough ask” published in Live Mint on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Relevance:  Role of Insolvency bankruptcy code in maintaining the health of financial institutions. Synopsis: Issues hampering the… Continue reading Integrity of insolvency processes: A tough ask

Our banks are mispricing capital and this is simply unsustainable

Source: This post is based on the article “Our banks are mispricing capital and this is simply unsustainable” published in Live Mint on 2nd September 2021.  Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy Relevance: Monetary policy and Economic stability  Synopsis: Below-cost lending in India could have economic repercussions beyond the financial burden imposed on bank shareholders. Background We have a situation in India today where… Continue reading Our banks are mispricing capital and this is simply unsustainable

Gauging household income key for microfinance clients

Source: This post is based on the article “Gauging household income key for microfinance clients” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3– Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development Relevance: Credit growth, Micro-Finance Synopsis: An accurate assessment of household-level incomes would avoid instances of over-indebtedness and ensure the long-term stability of the ecosystem. Contents1 Introduction2 What… Continue reading Gauging household income key for microfinance clients

Fleeting cheer (On impact of COVID on GDP and the future scenario)

Source: This post is based on the article “Fleeting cheer” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy Relevance: Impact of the pandemic on growth Synopsis: The latest GDP estimates show that national output rebounded in Quarter 1. However, the numbers show a different picture when compared with the pre-pandemic first… Continue reading Fleeting cheer (On impact of COVID on GDP and the future scenario)

Let’s talk land sinks: Are they enough to beat global warming

Source: This post is based on the article “Let’s talk land sinks: Are they enough to beat global warming“ published in Down to Earth on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Relevance: Protecting land is important in the fight against global warming. Synopsis: The world is not… Continue reading Let’s talk land sinks: Are they enough to beat global warming

How Israel’s expertise in climate innovation can help India

Source: This post is based on the article “How Israel’s expertise in climate innovation can help India“ posted in The Indian Express on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Relevance: Lessons from Israel could be used to drive India’s climate actions. Synopsis: In the backdrop of emerging… Continue reading How Israel’s expertise in climate innovation can help India

India must commit to net zero emissions

Source: This post is based on the article “India must commit to net zero emissions” posted in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Relevance: Need for India to commit to net zero emissions. Synopsis: While all the major economies and big corporates are shifting… Continue reading India must commit to net zero emissions

What the global flow of guns tell us about how states fail

Source: This post is based on the article “What the global flow of guns tell us about how states fail” published in Indian Express on 2nd  September 2021. Relevance: Understand the role of arms in society. Synopsis: The supply of weapons matters. If not controlled, then the weapons guide the nation in a different direction.… Continue reading What the global flow of guns tell us about how states fail

Three doses not two: Israel sets new benchmark for full vaccination. It is on India’s horizon as well

Source: This post is based on the article “Three doses not two: Israel sets new benchmark for full vaccination. It is on India’s horizon as well” published in the Times of India on 1st September 2021. Relevance: To understand the immunization process. Synopsis: With Israel adopting a 3 dose policy, what should be India’s policy… Continue reading Three doses not two: Israel sets new benchmark for full vaccination. It is on India’s horizon as well

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