Source: Mint, India Express, The Hindu What is the news? Recently, ISRO’s attempt to put EOS-03 satellite using GSLV-F10 into the orbit failed. What went wrong? The upper stage, powered by a cryogenic engine fuelled by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen at very low temperatures, failed to ignite. The rocket lost the power to carry… Continue reading Why ISRO’s launch of Earth-watching satellite failed?
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Our e-com opportunity to raise export earnings
Source: Livemint What is the news? The finance ministry’s report on Indian economy for July indicates that Indian economy is witnessing a revival. Recent rise in consumer demand among the rich nations is providing an opportunity to Indian exporters to expand their market. Parameters indicating economic revival Increase in Purchasing Manager’s Index for manufacturing sector… Continue reading Our e-com opportunity to raise export earnings
Investing in degraded forest land for the health of our economic system
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Importance of effective management of land resources. Synopsis: Arresting forest land degradation can help India achieve its SDG targets in a most cost-effective manner. Significance of a healthy forest ecosystem and its benefits. Context Speaking at the high-level virtual dialogue on desertification, land degradation and drought organised by the United Nations… Continue reading Investing in degraded forest land for the health of our economic system
Animal Spirits Are Back (On upsurge in investment)
Source: Times of India Relevance: Private investment to boost economic growth post-COVID Synopsis: The post-demonetisation, post-GST, and post-Covid economy is witnessing the rise of a new middle sector among Indian companies, that want to grow. Context The pandemic that caused economic damage all over the world has led most governments to provide enormous stimulus support… Continue reading Animal Spirits Are Back (On upsurge in investment)
Parliamentary panel flags Fasal Bima plan woes
Source: Times of India Relevance: Analysis of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana (PMFBY). Synopsis: Issues with PMFBY and recommendations to make it more efficient. Context A parliamentary panel has expressed concerns over withdrawal or non-implementation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Beema Yojana (PMFBY) in few states and held that more such examples will defeat the very… Continue reading Parliamentary panel flags Fasal Bima plan woes
In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence system
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Recently, South Africa granted a patent to an Artificial Intelligence system named DABUS, for invention of “food containers based on fractal geometry”. The AI has designed interlocking food containers that are easy for robots to grasp. It should be noted that the UK’s Intellectual Property Office and the… Continue reading In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence system
Road ahead from Gogra: On India-China border issue
Source: The Hindu, Indian express What is the news? After the talks on July 31, India and China have taken one more step towards restoring peace and normalcy on the LAC by disengaging at patrolling point 17A at Gogra post. However, it is viewed as a faint beginning of the process to disengage. It took 12 military talks… Continue reading Road ahead from Gogra: On India-China border issue
PM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC
Source : The Hindu, Indian express, Mint, Times of India What is the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a debate on maritime security at UNSC. 5 Principle Framework from India– Indian PM laid down the framework: Removal of barriers to maritime trade: First framework called for removal of barriers to maritime trade, in this… Continue reading PM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC
A circular economy for plastic
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Dealing with plastic waste Synopsis: The Plastic pact model to address plastic pollution is now being brought to India by CII and WWF India. An analysis of the plastic waste issue and solutions offered by plastic pact model. Why plastic waste needs to be managed? A 2019 report by the Center… Continue reading A circular economy for plastic
What good are BITs?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Harnessing the potential of Bilateral Investment Treaties to promote economic growth Synopsis: Many of us in India are irritated when the country’s state agencies lose cases (example Cairn energy case), and large penalties have to be paid on account of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs). But from India’s viewpoint, it is efficient… Continue reading What good are BITs?
