The draw of space and nuclear technologies

Source: thehindu.com Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the Gates Plan:4 Rationale behind the initiatives:5 Associated Concerns: Synopsis: It remains to be seen whether the new ventures of Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates will strike a chord and benefit mankind. The projects are aimed to address the issues of climate change and high reliance on fossil fuels,… Continue reading The draw of space and nuclear technologies

RBI must come clean where it stands on climate change

Source: Livemint Relevance:This article explains why the RBI should include green financing and what are the challenges faced by the RBI in its execution? Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Extreme Climatic events at global level:4 How Climatic events will impact economy?5 About the Network for Greening of the Financial System (NGFS):5.1 NGFS:6 The Challenges faced by RBI… Continue reading RBI must come clean where it stands on climate change

What India@75 needs: Education and skills, rather than freebies

Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the India’s improvements in poverty reduction, literacy and food security since independence and suggestions to improve further. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About India’s Independence:3 Situation of India’s poverty since Independence:4 Situation of India’s literacy since Independence:5 Situation of India’s food security since Independence:6 Suggestions to improve India’s situation in… Continue reading What India@75 needs: Education and skills, rather than freebies

Onus on states to implement Supreme Court order quashing Section 66A

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com | thehindu.com Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Need for such clarification:4 What needs to be done? Synopsis: The centre has given its reply to a petition filed by PUCL pertaining to misuse of Section 66A by the state police. The Centre said that the onus lies with the states to implement the apex court’s 2015… Continue reading Onus on states to implement Supreme Court order quashing Section 66A

Who is a Bhumiputra in Goa, and why is the Opposition objecting to the new law?

Source: https://indianexpress.com Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About the bill:4 Rationale behind its introduction:5 Why is the Opposition objecting to the bill? Synopsis: The legislative assembly of Goa passed the Goa Bhumiputra Adhikarini Bill, 2021 for giving ownership rights to Bhumiputra (son of the soil)’. However, the bill has been criticised by the opposition as it was… Continue reading Who is a Bhumiputra in Goa, and why is the Opposition objecting to the new law?

SC order to raze Khori Gaon is a jarring example of coercive environmentalism

Source: The Indian Express Synopsis: This is a return to an era of green imperialism, wherein forests around the country are routinely handed over for capitalist profiteering while the landless poor are displaced in the name of restoring ecologies. Introduction: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has refused to stop the demolition of over 10,000… Continue reading SC order to raze Khori Gaon is a jarring example of coercive environmentalism

Time to set ourselves a carbon-neutrality goal

Source: Livemint Relevance: Future course of action to for India in keeping its Paris commitment Synopsis: India should take steps to fix itself specific carbon neutrality targets so that we can have a healthy carbon market in India. Contents1 Background2 Sub-continent is vulnerable 3 Paris target is possible4 What must India do? Background Right now, our… Continue reading Time to set ourselves a carbon-neutrality goal

Walking NEP talk

Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the various challenges present before the National Education Policy Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Challenges with the National Education Policy:4 Terms to know: Synopsis: A year later, the national education policy remains a guide to the future, but there are challenges. Introduction: It’s been a year since the National… Continue reading Walking NEP talk

The benefits of breastfeeding

Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the various advantages associated with breastfeeding and suggestions to improve it. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Breastfeeding timeline:4 Advantages of breastfeeding:5 Initiatives to promote breastfeeding6 Steps to improve breastfeeding in India: Synopsis: The promotion of breastfeeding should be a continuous process, not an event restricted to a week. Introduction: UNICEF… Continue reading The benefits of breastfeeding

Long overdue

Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the evolution of All India Quota (AIQ) Scheme in India. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Evolution of AIQ Scheme:4 About the recent decision to provide reservation: Synopsis: OBC reservation in All India Quota medical seats puts an end to a discriminatory policy. Introduction Recently, the Centre decided to extend its… Continue reading Long overdue

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