Source: Times of India Relevance: With the increasing frequency of Heatwaves in India, it needs adequate attention for mitigation. Synopsis: The frequency of Heatwaves is increasing in India. The existing measures are not enough for mitigating it. For decades, scientists have warned that the climate crisis will increase the frequency and intensity of heat waves. However,… Continue reading Canada’s Wildfires are a Warning to India: Here is how we must shore up our cities against heatwaves
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The pandemic gave us a sandbox for real-world trials
Source: Live mint Synopsis: Covid-mandated testing on everything from ecological systems to BPO laws has generated valuable information. Introduction The impacts of noise on sea life have been studied by marine scientists. The sound of onboard motors can affect fish feeding habits and cause migratory patterns to shift at sea. The solar hum of container… Continue reading The pandemic gave us a sandbox for real-world trials
How Radio Dhimsa is helping Odisha’s tribal students?
Source: DowntoEarth Relevance: Can be used as an example in GS and Essay. Synopsis: Radio Dhimsa is bringing school lessons to the poor tribal students in Odisha’s Koraput district who don’t have internet access or cannot afford a smartphone. The endeavor attempts to close the digital divide in imparting education amid the novel coronavirus disease… Continue reading How Radio Dhimsa is helping Odisha’s tribal students?
Albino palm civet sighted in Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Source: DowntoEarth What is the news? The common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus) has been sighted in Odisha’s Satkosia Tiger Reserve after 129 years. Common palm civet It is also known as Asian palm civet or Indian palm civet. A partial albino common palm civet, Saliapatani, was last sighted in 1891 in the forests of Kandhamal… Continue reading Albino palm civet sighted in Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Let’s chalk out a plan to reopen our schools before it gets too late
Source – Live Mint Relevance – Education is an important aspect of social and economic development. Synopsis – With 15 months of learning loss, Government must start a dialogue on how and when to get children safely back in school. Introduction The pandemic caused more than 15 months of learning loss for an entire student… Continue reading Let’s chalk out a plan to reopen our schools before it gets too late
What four years of GST have taught us about this tax regime
Source – Live Mint Relevance: GST is one of the most important debt-free sources of revenue. An aspirant must know about the issues and challenges in its smooth implementation. Synopsis – An analysis of 4 years of India’s GST regime Myths regarding GST regime- First, GST will increase GDP growth by 1-2 percentage points –… Continue reading What four years of GST have taught us about this tax regime
Let’s not politicise the Central Vista project
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Central Vista project is an important topic under Infrastructure. Synopsis: People are also questioning the purpose and benefits of the Central Vista Project. But The questions are short-sighted. Contents1 About the Central Vista Redevelopment Project:2 Challenges with the present Parliament Building:3 Need for Central Vista Project:4 Major criticism and its counter:… Continue reading Let’s not politicise the Central Vista project
Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech
Source: Business Standard Relevance: After a small attack by drones on the Indian Army’s base, drone policies are being reconsidered. Synopsis: India is expected to further liberalise drone regulations. It will be easing the process of getting licence as well as doing business for operators. Background The decision to simplify the licensing requirements, relax operational curbs and reduce… Continue reading Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech
Shibboleths of the ‘ideal’ tax system
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The old idea that direct taxes are “progressive needs a relook as all ideas and principles should be implemented as per a country’s requirements. Synopsis: The principle of focusing on direct taxes is worth questioning in the current era. This is an example of the mindless application of “universal” principles… Continue reading Shibboleths of the ‘ideal’ tax system
When we lost oxygen
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The period of the Covid Pandemic needs proper analysis of what worked and what went wrong. Synopsis: Second COVID wave was marked by an Oxygen crisis in India. The number of deaths caused due to lack of Oxygen was also underestimated. Hence, there is an urgent need to establish mechanisms of… Continue reading When we lost oxygen
