Source: This post is based on the article “The Paralympic paradox” published in the Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Paralympics empowering disabled people. Synopsis: Indians with disabilities need more attention. Introduction Indian athletes have given their best performance in Paralympics 2021. It gives a platform for disabled people to perform and shine. But,… Continue reading The Paralympic paradox
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Better policing, please: Court observations on investigations in Delhi riots should be required reading for all major police forces
Source: This post is based on the article “Better policing, please: Court observations on investigations in Delhi riots should be required reading for all major police forces” published in The Times of India on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Understand lapses in the police investigation. Synopsis: There are few major lapses in the police investigation. These can… Continue reading Better policing, please: Court observations on investigations in Delhi riots should be required reading for all major police forces
Where liberalism and nationalism are placed in Asia
Source: This post is based on the article “Where liberalism and nationalism are placed in Asia” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. Relevance: This article explains India’s presence in the South China Sea. Synopsis Liberalism and nationalism mean different things to different people, and the two concepts are often considered mutually exclusive. Contents1… Continue reading Where liberalism and nationalism are placed in Asia
Enlarge the Panchsheel approach to tribal upliftment
Source: This post is based on the article “Enlarge the Panchsheel Approach for Tribal upliftment” published in the Livemint on 2nd September 2021. Relevance: This article explains India’s Tribal development policy. Synopsis: Despite Indian independence, tribal development is lacking in India. Contents1 Introduction2 Impact of Globalisation on Tribals3 What is Panchsheel? How it will address… Continue reading Enlarge the Panchsheel approach to tribal upliftment
Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study
Source: This post is based on the article “Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Impact of sand and dust storm. Synopsis: More than 500 million people in India and more than 80 per cent of the populations of Turkmenistan, Pakistan,… Continue reading Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study
Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
Source: This post is based on the article “Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: “UN Study” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. What is the news? Recently, a study titled “Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Freshwater Aquatic, Terrestrial and Avian Migratory Species in the Asia and Pacific Region” was… Continue reading Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
Source: This post is based on the article “Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Solar power’s role in addressing the issues of groundwater exploitation and DISCOM distress. Synopsis: Substantial investment subsidies on the solar pump has the potential to address the irrigation-energy nexus in the… Continue reading Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
The truth about asset monetisation
Source: This post is based on the article “The truth about asset monetisation” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Resource mobilisation and Investment in Infrastructure Synopsis: Criticism of the government’s plans to lease out assets to private players, raise resources for public investment, is baseless. Criticism of NMP is baseless Arguments have… Continue reading The truth about asset monetisation
Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future
Source: This post is based on the article “Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future” published in Livemint on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Social Stock Exchange Synopsis: The concept of a Social Stock Exchange is a worthy idea, but still needs deliberation and consultations with all stakeholders. Contents1 Context2 Need for a… Continue reading Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future
Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs
Source: This post is based on the article “Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: e-commerce in India, Flaws in GST structure, challenges faced by MSMEs Synopsis: India’s indirect taxation needs immediate harmonization to put offline and online business transactions on par. Contents1 Context2 Problems… Continue reading Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs
