Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of water crisis on women Synopsis: Water crisis affects women disproportionately compared to men. An analysis Contents1 Context2 Extent of water stress in India3 Water crisis and women4 Way forward Context India has 16% of the world’s population, but possesses only 4% of the world’s freshwater resources. India is… Continue reading India’s water crisis: It is most acute for women
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The big opportunity
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the advantages of the rising young population. Synopsis: A rising youth population in India can provide many benefits to India. Introduction: According to various international studies, the median age in India would be 28 years by 2022-23, in contrast to 37 in China and 45 in Western Europe.… Continue reading The big opportunity
Nutrition Security should be part of our covid response
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To study the nutritional status of India Synopsis: The nutrition scenario is not looking good in India. The pandemic has further worsened it. There is an urgent need for policymakers to focus on nutrition. Findings of India’s 2015-16 Health Survey: One in every three children in India is stunted. More than 50%… Continue reading Nutrition Security should be part of our covid response
EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable
Source: TOI Relevance: India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy Synopsis: An EV policy that is biased towards a premature transition to EVs can have unintended consequences. A look at the consequences and a way forward. Contents1 Background2 Govt support3 Impact of unsound policy changes4 What are some negatives associated with EVs?5 Way forward Background Around 81%… Continue reading EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable
Wheat, rice lost in transit in last 4 years could have fed 82.30 million Indians for a month
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Issues with Public Distribution System (PDS) Synopsis: Findings and recommendations of the Standing Committee report on Food, Consumer Affairs and Public Distribution (2020-2021) on India’s food storage and transit infrastructure, and the Decentralized Procurement Scheme (DCP). Contents1 Findings2 Recommendations3 Steps already taken4 Future steps Findings On Transit and storage infra… Continue reading Wheat, rice lost in transit in last 4 years could have fed 82.30 million Indians for a month
Bad loans: Prevention is better than cure
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Issues related to banking sector in India Synopsis: In managing the bad loan problem, IBC should be the last resort for banks. Contents1 Context2 Different models of insolvency resolution3 Issues with insolvency process and suggestions 4 Suggestions/Measures Context The Standing Committee of Parliament attached to the Ministry of Finance has taken stock… Continue reading Bad loans: Prevention is better than cure
Why funding sports is an Olympian hurdle?
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Issues related to Development of Sports in India Synopsis: India’s spending on sports other than cricket is rising steadily, but still a lot needs to be done to bridge the gap. Issues with sports dev in India 1]. Insufficient Financial support from Government The Union budget outlay on sports is classified… Continue reading Why funding sports is an Olympian hurdle?
Start up and Stand Tall (On India’s start-up ecosystem)
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Demographic dividend and role of start-ups in Indian economy Synopsis: India@75 is on the height of change and, it needs a golden era of global entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation for India@100. Contents1 Context2 India’s unique position in the world3 Growth of start-up ecosystem in India4 What more can be done? Context… Continue reading Start up and Stand Tall (On India’s start-up ecosystem)
Reserves: The RARE model in India
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Foreign Exchange reserves in India and issues related to it Synopsis: India should do away with the prevailing RARE model of reserves in a phased manner. Contents1 Context2 RARE model3 Reasons behind huge forex reserve by RBI4 Why India needs to relook RARE model?5 Measures Context The foreign exchange reserves in India are… Continue reading Reserves: The RARE model in India
Beating plastic pollution (On plastic waste management rules)
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Issue of Plastic waste management Synopsis: Effective implementation of New Plastic Waste Management Amendment rules offers a solution to address plastic pollution Contents1 Context2 The Plastic Waste Rules 3 Extent of plastic pollution in India4 Issues with plastic waste mgmt Context Central government on 12th of August notified The Plastic Waste Management… Continue reading Beating plastic pollution (On plastic waste management rules)
