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
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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
Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of historical thinking for tackling fake news. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Issues in tackling Fake News:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to filter fact from fiction. In this regard, some experts have suggested the inculcation of historical thinking amongst the masses in order to… Continue reading Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry
Source – The Indian Express Relevance: EU’s emission law will have implications for India as well. Synopsis – Key features and advantages of EU’s new carbon emission law and its implication on India and its industries. Contents1 Introduction –2 What is CBAM [carbon border adjustment mechanism]?3 Advantages of CBAM-4 What are the impacts of CBAM… Continue reading Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry
A climate risk
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the impacts of Climate Change on the seasons of India. Synopsis: Only adequate planning can protect against nature’s unavoidable extremes. What changes have occurred in the climate trends over the Arabian Sea? State the reasons for the same. In the previous two decades, the frequency and intensity of… Continue reading A climate risk
Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
Source: Livemint Relevance: Marine life will be endangered if seafloor mining got commercialised. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 About Polymetallic nodules:4 Challenges in seafloor mining5 Suggestions: Synopsis: The seafloor contains potato-sized rocks that contain many metals needed to make electric-car batteries. Many perceive that seabed mining as a green alternative to land-based mineral extraction—and potentially a hugely lucrative… Continue reading Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
