Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Article analyses impacts of large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Synopsis: The need of the hour is to put a halt to large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Can small hydropower plants offer a sustainable solution? Hydropower In India Hydropower is a renewable and non-polluting source of energy. In India,… Continue reading Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
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Changes to deposit insurance
Source: Indian Express , Live Mint Relevance: Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) bill will protect the interest of consumers. Synopsis: How the New Amendments to the Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act will help depositors cause? Contents1 Background2 What is deposit insurance?3 How will the changes benefit account holders?4 Who pays for this insurance?… Continue reading Changes to deposit insurance
Integrated approach for EVs
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Electric Vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. A better policy for their promotion is required. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Government initiatives for EVs:4 Other issues with EVs: Synopsis: A reduction in Customs duty wouldn’t solely boost the Electric Vehicles (EV) sector, the government needs to adopt an integrated approach towards… Continue reading Integrated approach for EVs
One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Source: Indian express Relevance: Police reforms are necessary to ensure a just criminal justice system. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Need for One Nation, One Police:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Several state governments have passed Police Acts that are against the Supreme Court verdict on police reforms, and Centre too, has failed to legislate a model Act. Thus,… Continue reading One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue
Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
Source: Times of India Relevance: The article is related to civil service reforms in India. Synopsis: Administrative reforms can only be delivered by a change in executive goals, not by a change in personnel. Background: There is a new attempt at administrative reform on the anvil. SD Shibulal has reportedly been appointed chairman of a… Continue reading Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs
Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Source: The Hindu and Business Standard Relevance: The DICGC Bill provide big relief to small depositors Contents1 Synopsis: 2 About the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill, 20213 What is DICGC and how it will function?4 What is Deposit Insurance Fund (DIF)?5 Significance of the changes:6 Challenges: Synopsis: The Union Cabinet has cleared the Deposit… Continue reading Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Private partners could help RBI run a digital currency
Source: Livemint Relevance: Issues in the implementation of a retail CBDC Synopsis: A two-tiered model for retail issuance of CBDC should be implemented by India. Issues involved and the way forward. Contents1 Background2 What is a retail CBDC?3 Issues involved4 Global models5 Direct model6 Two-tiered model7 Direct model vs two-tiered model8 Global examples of two-tiered… Continue reading Private partners could help RBI run a digital currency
Govt must not micromanage
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights lacunas in present government policies for industrial development. Synopsis: The Centre should focus on a broad policy framework rather than micromanaging the industrial and developmental activities of States. Contents1 Background2 What is Micromanagement?3 The PLI reflects a micromanagement approach to policy4 Areas where government should involve itself:5 Union… Continue reading Govt must not micromanage
A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
Source: Livemint Relevance: To improve education, reopening the schools is the way forward. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Introduction3 Why do we need to reopen schools?4 How to reopen schools? Synopsis: India’s hard-won educational gains could be lost if India still did not reopen schools. Introduction Schools must reopen and our children must return to education. Some systematic state… Continue reading A pandemic-optimized plan for kids to resume their education
India-US ties key to anchoring Indo-Pacific region
Source: Livemint, Indian Express Relevance: Indo-US ties under the new Biden administration Synopsis: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s first visit to India after the Biden administration took office in January 2021. Key points that were discussed and the significance of the visit. Relevant points During talks the emphasis seemed to be on building on… Continue reading India-US ties key to anchoring Indo-Pacific region
