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Synopsis: While the world is gathered at Glasgow for COP26 meeting and finalizing the climate action roadmap for the coming years, new threats to environment have already come up. Countries need to start thinking about solutions to these issues right away. Otherwise, a decade down the line, they will find that they are in a… Continue reading The green issues of tomorrow

Synopsis: The post pandemic trajectory of economy has some trends and facts which are both challenging as well as encouraging. Introduction The current economic cycle is a rare one, induced by a major public health shock. To revive the economy, massive monetary stimulus was provided by various central banks by following loose monetary policy. We… Continue reading Mixed signals on growth-inflation dynamics

Synopsis: India needs a comprehensive effort to promote a better India-ASEAN relations. Introduction Indian PM in the recent ASEAN Summit extended his support for the centrality of ASEAN and also to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Read more: Prime Minister co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit India and ASEAN relations Read here: India-ASEAN What are the challenges… Continue reading In the wake of China-US rivalry, India needs to reboot its ASEAN strategy

Synopsis: Indian students use many methods to obtain visas to study abroad. Contents1 Introduction2 How do Indian students use various opportunities to study abroad?3 Why studying abroad is an attractive option for Indian students?4 What are the hurdles in studying abroad? Introduction With the international borders began opening up, Indian students are now preparing themselves to… Continue reading Indian students are interesting keen on overseas opportunities

Synopsis: Women are affected more by the climate change. Yet, mainstreaming of women gender in key roles and processes has seen inadequate progress. Women need to have more say in global climate action. Contents1 Introduction2 How are women more vulnerable to climate change?3 What are the events voicing women participation at UNFCCC?4 What is the… Continue reading CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table

Synopsis: The current energy value chain works in silos. What India needs is an integrated point of reference. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges leading to energy crisis?3 What is the solution?4 What are the potential benefits? Introduction The recent coal shortage shows flaws in the entire energy production chain. There is no one public body… Continue reading Why India needs a Ministry of Energy

Synopsis: There are multiple challenges in achieving a global consensus on climate goals. What are the solutions for India. Introduction Achieving climate goals require clean technology. However, India, a major economy that hopes to grow fast cannot simply just wait for tech transfers from the West. What are the challenges in achieving climate goals? World:… Continue reading A Climate Power

Synopsis: With worsening trajectory of climate change parameters across the world, an increased incidence of zoonotic diseases is also being witnessed. What are the key drivers of increased incidence of zoonotic viruses? Viruses account for almost 50% of new and emerging diseases. Since mid-20th century about 75% of all emerging viruses are zoonotic, they spill… Continue reading COP26, Covid & our species

Synopsis: Instead of constituting a committee to inquire into the allegations made in the Pegasus case, SC could have made use of other prerogative powers available to it. Introduction On October 27, the Supreme Court of India appointed an independent committee to inquire into the Pegasus case. But the court’s order still falls short of… Continue reading The Court’s order on Pegasus still falls short

Synopsis: The fight against COVID and climate change has suffered from misinformation. Both require strong measures and popular support. Contents1 Introduction2 How COVID has been a series of failures?3 What do these failures have to do with climate?4 What are the lessons leaders and officials meeting in Glasgow should keep in mind?5 What is the… Continue reading Our pandemic failures should inform climate-response talks