Source: Down to Earth Relevance: New Plastic Waste Management Rules 2021 and issues associated with it Synopsis: The recently announced Plastic Waste Management Rule 2021 prohibits 20 identified single-use plastic items by 2022 to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. However, civil societies have raised some concerns with the new provisions. Must read: Beating… Continue reading Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
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The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Livemint and The Economic Times Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 How the situation is different from the 1990s?4 How did the US decision to withdraw impact it?5 How did the US decision to withdraw impact China?6 How do the old… Continue reading The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Doctor at the door
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the problems that our healthcare system is struggling with Synopsis: Doorstep delivery can mitigate the effects of disruption caused by pandemics Contents1 Introduction:2 An initiative of Tamil Nadu (TN)3 Impact of NCDs on India4 Way forward Introduction: Even before the start of the pandemic, health experts warn India… Continue reading Doctor at the door
The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Relevance: Announcement of 14th August as “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”. Synopsis: The journey of remembrance should be to seek forgiveness and not to reopen wounds or reignite hatred Contents1 Importance of Remembrance Day2 Why does India need a remembrance day?3 Why the date 14th Aug is a cause for concern?4… Continue reading The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: importance of palm oil for India Synopsis: Oil palm is a valuable economic crop and a source of employment across developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Importance of palm oil and various challenges associated with its production. A brief look. Contents1 Context2 Palm oil consumption in India3 Benefits… Continue reading Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
India must push for women’s rights in land ownership
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the pattern of women’s ownership of land. Synopsis: Despite enabling laws, women’s land ownership are still lagging. This needs concerted social efforts and more vocal claims by women. Contents1 What is the challenge?2 What does the law say?3 What is the status on the ground?4 Results from ICRISAT’s longitudinal… Continue reading India must push for women’s rights in land ownership
Supreme Court remarks on tribunal law is latest flashpoint between legislature, judiciary
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the tussle between Judiciary and Parliament Synopsis: Friction between Judiciary & government over interference in each other domain There is a fresh tussle between the Judiciary and legislature over the powers and limitations of law-making on the recently passed Tribunal Reforms Act. Tribunal Reforms Act 2021: It sought the abolishment… Continue reading Supreme Court remarks on tribunal law is latest flashpoint between legislature, judiciary
Powerless MPs, MLAs: Lawmakers don’t question laws in part because anti-defection rules snuff out all dissent
Source: TOI Relevance: This article discusses the disruptive functioning and degrading quality of the Parliament. Synopsis: Anti-defection rule was passed with the right intent of checking dissent. However, it is now choking the freedom of speech and expression in Parliament. Functioning of Parliament: Laws badly drafted by bureaucrats escape lawmakers’ scrutiny. Rush job legislations are becoming… Continue reading Powerless MPs, MLAs: Lawmakers don’t question laws in part because anti-defection rules snuff out all dissent
Our ADP model will unlock the power of data to improve lives
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To understand the Aspirational district programme (ADP) Synopsis: ADP has been lauded for its result-driven approach. It becomes important to understand its features. Introduction United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) lauded India’s aspirational district program (ADP) It is the world’s largest initiative in result based governance, reaching 250 Million people in 112 districts.… Continue reading Our ADP model will unlock the power of data to improve lives
Return of Taliban has implications for India
Source: Indian Express (Article 1), Article 2) and Times of India Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 How did the US and USSR intervention in Afghanistan shaped India’s history?4 The policy of the Taliban at present:5 Challenges with Taliban in power:6 Suggestions for India6.1 Immediate initiatives6.2 Diplomatic initiatives6.3 Domestic initiatives Synopsis:… Continue reading Return of Taliban has implications for India
