News: India and Australia recently decided to step up their cooperation in the area of counter-terrorism including countering radicalisation and violent extremism, combating the financing of terrorism, preventing exploitation of the internet for terrorism and violent extremism. Radicalisation in India: Radicalisation: It is associated with the political interpretation of religion and the defence, by violent… Continue reading Issue of radicalisation in India
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Inequality of emission targets among developed and developing world
Synopsis: The current Climate change policy is designed to favour the interest of developed world over the interest of countries in the process of development, like India. Background: India, during the Climate Action Summit in Paris, avoided the commitments to cap emissions but agreed on an intended nationally determined contribution to reduce global temperature below 1.5 degree Celsius. Currently, with… Continue reading Inequality of emission targets among developed and developing world
Reforming Agriculture sector through FPOs
Synopsis – the present market structure is not favorable for marginal farmers, the government should use the model of Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) for assisting farmers. Background A set of three laws passed in September aims to deregulate India’s enormous agriculture sector aimed at “liberating” farmers from the tyranny of middlemen. But many farmers fear that they… Continue reading Reforming Agriculture sector through FPOs
Importance of creating Resilient supply chains
Synopsis: The Covid-19 pandemic once again proved the importance of creating resilient supply chains that can survive the tough times. Introduction Creating supply chains that can withstand the disruptions is extremely important. Disruptions through the times is something inevitable as it can be manmade or natural. For example, The Tahoka Earthquake of 2011, followed by the Tsunami, led to a nuclear disaster caused a… Continue reading Importance of creating Resilient supply chains
What are the implications of Emigration of India’s brightest youth?
Synopsis: recent trends that suggests increasing emigration of brightest youth from India, have implications for India. Background Even after the renewed calls from the PM Narendra Modi for an Atmanirbhar Bharat, emigration of India’s best and brightest has not stopped. Recent findings by Indian Express have shown that, during the two decades of 1996-2015 the toppers (i.e.,… Continue reading What are the implications of Emigration of India’s brightest youth?
[Downloads] 10 PM Compilation – December, 2020 – 4th week
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Policymakers must promote research under NEP
Synopsis – The policymakers that finetuned the NEP and give shape to Atmanirbhar Bharat, must also nurture institutional frameworks that enable research. Background- The NEP also fosters creativity, developing employability and inviting foreign institutions to set up campuses in India. We are working to make India a “knowledge economy” in the 21st century and the National Education Policy (NEP) will also tackle the issues of… Continue reading Policymakers must promote research under NEP
Mutated virus does not cause more fatalities: report
Source: The Hindu News: According to a study by Public Health England, the new mutated variant of the novel coronavirus does not appear to cause more severe illness than other variants. Facts: About the Study: Under the study, researchers compared 1,769 people infected with the new variant with the same number of people who had different… Continue reading Mutated virus does not cause more fatalities: report
Why Dedicated Freight Corridor matters — for Railways, the country?
Source: The Indian Express News: Prime Minister has inaugurated a 351-km section between Khurja and Bhaupur in Uttar Pradesh for commercial operations as a part of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor(EDFC). Facts: Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFC): These are freight-only railway lines to move goods between industrial heartlands in the North and ports on the Eastern and Western coasts. The… Continue reading Why Dedicated Freight Corridor matters — for Railways, the country?
Union Health Minister nominated to the Board of GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance
Source: PIB News: Union Health Minister of India has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation(GAVI) as a member of the GAVI Board. Facts: Union Health Minister will be representing the South East Area Regional Office(SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency on the GAVI Board from 1st January,2021 until 31st,December 2023. What… Continue reading Union Health Minister nominated to the Board of GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance
