Source: Down to Earth Synopsis: The Uttarakhand government may introduce a well-defined concept of ecosystem services Gross Environment Product’ (GEP) its objectives. Contents1 Background2 Ecosystem Services3 Ecosystem Services provided by Uttarakhand4 Concept to measure Ecosystem Services5 Way forward Background Degradation of ecosystems had led to adverse impacts on more than 60 per cent of services we… Continue reading Introducing Gross Environment Product in Uttarakhand: A jargon or reality?
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Wounded mountains
Source: The Hindu Synopsis: Tourist tragedy in Himachal Pradesh points to the importance of preserving ecology Background The tragic death of nine tourists in a landslip in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh is another example highlighting the fragility of the ecology of the Himalayan States. Encouraging an incompatible model of development in the hills, represented… Continue reading Wounded mountains
Moon-forming region seen around exoplanet for the first time
Source: The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Findings of the study:4 About PDS 70:5 Birth of a moon: Synopsis: Scientists for the first time have spotted a Moon-forming region around a planet beyond our solar system. The research offers a deeper understanding of the formation of planets and moons. Background: A study published in the Astrophysical… Continue reading Moon-forming region seen around exoplanet for the first time
Guardrails of Privacy
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The allegations of targeted surveillance have a chilling effect on personal and civil liberties that are crucial for a democracy to function. Introduction: The recent allegations and reports by Arsenal Consulting and Amnesty International on targeted electronic surveillance of selected activists, politicians, journalists, businessmen, and even scientists are worrying. The sophistication… Continue reading Guardrails of Privacy
Opposing Sedition Law is Good Optics and Politics
Source: Times of India Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Opinion of Court on Sedition:4 Why should the government abolish it? Synopsis: With Section 66A and Article 35A ended, the government should do the same for Section 124A. It would prevent harassment of dissent and uphold the right to free speech under Article 19 of the constitution. Background:… Continue reading Opposing Sedition Law is Good Optics and Politics
The great convergence and a lag
Source: Indian Express Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 India’s Anxiety:4 Reasons behind this gap:5 Policy Shifts in Washington:6 Way Ahead: Synopsis: India and the US have an expansive new agenda for discussion. This includes not only democracy and human rights, but also Afghanistan, the Indo-Pacific region, reform of global economic institutions, climate change and vaccine diplomacy. Background:… Continue reading The great convergence and a lag
Cloning overcomes prejudices
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Use of technology for the betterment of agriculture Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 India and Cloning Technology:4 Utility of Cloning for the livestock sector: Synopsis: The development and popularisation of cloning technology can be a boon for the Indian livestock sector, which relies heavily on buffalo milk. Background: Dolly (a sheep) was the… Continue reading Cloning overcomes prejudices
Can SAARC fill the power vacuum left by US withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding SAARC’s potential in bringing together leaders on one common platform. Synopsis: Revival of SAARC is necessary and it can also contribute positively to the current Afghan situation. Contents1 Background2 South Asia – emerging trends3 SAARC has been sidelined4 Potential of SAARC5 Implications of a failed SAARC6 How can SAARC contribute… Continue reading Can SAARC fill the power vacuum left by US withdrawal from Afghanistan?
Delhi and Tehran can work together on Afghanistan
Source: Indian Express Relevance: India and Iran can work together to restore order in Afghanistan Synopsis: Ensuring a legitimate and peaceful rearrangement in Afghanistan is of common interest to both India and Iran. Contents1 Indo-Iran co-op on Afghanistan2 Evolution of Iran’s Afghan view3 Iran’s future Afghan policy4 Common ground Indo-Iran co-op on Afghanistan Delhi and… Continue reading Delhi and Tehran can work together on Afghanistan
IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
Source: Business Standard Relevance – Weather forecasting is important for disaster management and reducing farmer’s crop loss. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Enhancement in IMD’s Data collection and processing:4 Impact of enhanced data collection and processing capabilities:5 Path towards adoption of AI and ML by IMD: Synopsis: The ability of India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking for… Continue reading IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately
