Source: Business standard Relevance: On Carbon border tax and its impact Synopsis: An analysis of the complexities involved in dealing with climate change via measures like carbon border tax. Context The European Union’s (EU’s) plan for a carbon border tax (CBT) —that is, duty on imported goods like aluminium, steel, cement, and electricity from countries… Continue reading Making trade work for climate
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For top military posts, MoD weighs merit over seniority
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 Existing rule3 Rationale4 Arguments What is the news? The Defence ministry is “examining” a proposal that the commanders-in-chief (Cs-in-C) in the Army, Navy and IAF should primarily be selected on merit rather than seniority. A tri-service committee of the vice chiefs of the Army, Navy and… Continue reading For top military posts, MoD weighs merit over seniority
Mending fences: On Goodwill among northeastern states
Source: Indian express Relevance: Assam-Mizoram dispute, its negative impact from regional, national and international perspective, steps that can be taken to resolve such disputes. Synopsis: Border tensions between Assam and Mizoram have calmed down. We need to build upon the momentum and ensure that peace and order is maintained in the North East because the… Continue reading Mending fences: On Goodwill among northeastern states
Securing the Indian ocean
Source: Indian express Relevance: Strengthening maritime security Synopsis: Maintaining and strengthening maritime security is a key concern for India. With an open debate on the issue in UNSC, India has a chance to showcase that maritime security requires a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder approach. Contents1 Context2 Why marine security is important for India?3 SAGAR policy4 Measures… Continue reading Securing the Indian ocean
Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
Source: PIB What is the news? In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions stated various administrative reforms brought by the government, to encourage greater efficiency, to transparency and create corruption free governance by increasing accountability and reduce scope for discretion. Reforms Initiated Launch of… Continue reading Major Administrative Reforms by the govt
Explained: Status check on world climate
Source: Indian Express What is the news? In the last few weeks, the world has seen unexpected floods in Europe and China, record-breaking heat-waves in the United States, and deadly forest fires in Siberia, and Turkey and Greece. Amid gloomy predictions of a continued rise in the frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events,… Continue reading Explained: Status check on world climate
Harness power of nature-based solutions to fight climate crisis: G20 ministers
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Fighting climate change Synopsis: India can leverage the global best practices regarding Nature-based solutions (NbS) to fight against the climate crisis. Significance of NbS and discussion of its major roadblocks. Contents1 Background2 Nature-based solutions (NbS)3 Significance for India4 Major roadblocks Background In the recently concluded meeting of The environment, energy… Continue reading Harness power of nature-based solutions to fight climate crisis: G20 ministers
South Asia’s emerging digital transformation
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Digitization and its benefits, scope, issues and way forward Synopsis: Adoption of digital technology has increased manifold during the pandemic, and it will continue its upward trajectory. An analysis of the issues involved with digitization and how South Asia can leverage its potential to come out of economic stagnancy. Contents1 Context2… Continue reading South Asia’s emerging digital transformation
Biden govt. non-committal on support for India’s UNSC bid
Source: The Hindu What is The News? While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Biden administration has remained non-committal on the issue. US opinion on the issue U.S. has offered a qualified support for building a consensus for enlargement of… Continue reading Biden govt. non-committal on support for India’s UNSC bid
Chinese Tech Under Scrutiny, Indian Tech can gain: GoI’s first move in global action that’s made Beijing nervous
Source: TOI Relevance: Government policies and their impact on Indian economy Synopsis: A sharp crash in share prices of prominent Chinese tech companies due to steady expansion of government regulation, has led to decline in the market capitalization of China’s big tech companies to the tune of $800 billion. For Indian Tech companies, it is… Continue reading Chinese Tech Under Scrutiny, Indian Tech can gain: GoI’s first move in global action that’s made Beijing nervous
