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“Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages

What is the news? In the Budget 2021-22, the Government of India announced the National Hydrogen Mission. This mission will aim at generating hydrogen from green power sources and using it as a fuel. Read more about Green Energy Initiatives in Budget 2021 About Hydrogen fuel  Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H… Continue reading “Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages

[UPSC Interview Transcript #24] :Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Mathematics Optional, Cycling, Badminton, Programming Hobbies

Duration: 30 mins Board: Sujata Mehta madam Background: Computer Science Eng (IIT Madras) Employee: Software engineer Optional: Mathematics Home State: Andhra Pradesh Hobbies: Cycling, Badminton, Programming Sports: Tennis Chairperson Is this you? (pointing out the photo) Introduce Yourself. Why did you quit your job for attempting Civil Service? Don’t you enjoy your job in IT… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #24] :Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Mathematics Optional, Cycling, Badminton, Programming Hobbies

Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso

Synopsis: India-China disengagement process on the border is ongoing. There is a need for the cost-benefit analysis of this disengagement process. Background: Recently, both India and China have announced the start of disengagement between the two armies in Ladakh. The current disengagement is limited to two places on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in… Continue reading Evaluating India- China Disengagement agreement on Pongong Tso

Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India

Synopsis: Sri Lanka’s revoked the East Container Terminal (ECT) agreement without any valid reason. However, Indian investors can’t oppose this decision under International Law, due to India’s withdrawal from Bilateral Investment treaties (BIT). This calls for adopting a balanced approach towards BITs.  Background:  An agreement to jointly develop ECT at Colombo port was signed between Sri Lanka, Japan and India in 2019.  In February… Continue reading Need for a balanced approach on ‘Bilateral Investment Treaty’ for India

Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs

Synopsis: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Normal health Services in India. The telehealth services like Remote Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) should be used. Background: The March 2020 lockdown reassigned healthcare professionals towards COVID-19 specific duties. This deviated the focus from other healthcare domains in India and across the world.  How Covid-19 disrupted normal Health care services:… Continue reading Significance of Telehealth services like Remote SMAs

The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India

Synopsis: The proposal of four capitals may not be feasible in India. However, a Supreme Court Bench in south India can be created. Introduction  West Bengal’s CM Mamata Banerjee suggested that there should be four capitals of India. She is of the opinion that Parliament sessions should be held in each of the four capitals in… Continue reading The case of Four Capitals or the Supreme Court bench in South India

‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories

Synopsis: The recent ICC (International Criminal Court) ruling allows it to prosecute war crimes in Palestinian Territories. The ruling is welcomed by Palestine but criticized by the U.S. and Israel. Background:  Israel had been accused of committing atrocities in Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip since 1967. Palestine joined the ICC in 2015… Continue reading ‘ICC ruling’ over Palestinian Territories

“Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”

What is the News? A Delhi court has acquitted a former journalist in a defamation case filed by former Union minister. In this case, a journalist initially made allegations of sexual harassment against the former Union Minister. In turn, a criminal defamation case was filed in Delhi High Court against the journalist by Union Minister.… Continue reading “Vishaka Guidelines” and “The Sexual Harassment at Workplace Act 2013”

[UPSC Interview Transcript #23] :Sujata Mehta Board, Karnataka Home State, Software Engineer

Interview Date: 17th Feb 2020 Duration: 30 mins Board: Sujata Mehta Background: Electronics, Employee: Software Engineer Home State: Karnataka Chairman Tell me about your education and job experience Why did you leave the job? Said something like private mai development opportunity is less and all. So, why do you think development opportunities are less in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #23] :Sujata Mehta Board, Karnataka Home State, Software Engineer

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