Synopsis: Experts have stated that though ABDM is a step in the right direction, India needs a commensurate push towards establishing a robust infrastructure that’ll be required for its success. What are some issues with the pilot? Public health experts are not very confident about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as… Continue reading Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Author: Luv Sharma
Unique technology for direct generation of Hydrogen from agricultural residue developed
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the features of the technology?3 What is the significance of the technology?4 What are the benefits of the new technology? What is the news? Indian researchers have developed a unique technology for direct generation of Hydrogen from agricultural residue. A team of researchers from Agharkar Research Institute, Pune,… Continue reading Unique technology for direct generation of Hydrogen from agricultural residue developed
New eel species discovered in Mumbai well
What is the news? A new species of swamp eel belonging to the genus Rakthamicthys that is endemic to India was discovered in a well in Mumbai. It was named Rakthamichthys Mumba – the Mumbai blind eel. This is the fifth species from the genus to be described from India. Also, this is the first… Continue reading New eel species discovered in Mumbai well
Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
Synopsis: Floods have begun to affect an increasing area of India with rising intensity and frequency. Urban infrastructure is under severe pressure, and it’s unclear if we are prepared for worse. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the causes of floods?3 What is the impact of the floods?4 What are the associated issues? Introduction Incidents of floods… Continue reading Water water everywhere and we must stop to think
Why Fortified food is no magic bullet
Synopsis: Fortification of food is not a panacea to India’s problem of malnutrition. Fundamental causes of inadequate dietary intake need to be addressed instead. Background – Read this first: Food Fortification in India Note: Please proceed further only after going through the above article. The points already covered in the above article have not been… Continue reading Why Fortified food is no magic bullet
The IT Rules fail the test of constitutionality
Synopsis: In this article, we will analyze the IT Rules 2021. How it poses danger to the freedom of speech and expression. We will discuss the various orders passed by the High Courts. Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the various High Court orders wrt the rules?3 What do the orders of the courts signify? 4 How has… Continue reading The IT Rules fail the test of constitutionality
WHO releases new roadmap to defeat meningitis
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the aim of the strategy? 3 What is meningitis? 4 Is there any vaccine to protect against meningitis? What is the news? Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners launched the first-ever global strategy to defeat meningitis. Meningitis is a debilitating disease that kills hundreds of thousands of people… Continue reading WHO releases new roadmap to defeat meningitis
Landsat 9: NASA’s ‘new eye in the sky’ that will help study climate change
Contents1 What is the news? 2 How is Landsat 9 diff from prev Landsats?3 What is the significance of LanSat?4 How will the satellite help monitor climate change? What is the news? Recently, a NASA satellite was successfully launched the earth monitoring satellite, Landsat 9. It is a joint mission of NASA and the US Geological Survey (USGS). The… Continue reading Landsat 9: NASA’s ‘new eye in the sky’ that will help study climate change
Cause for optimism as our economy livens up
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the cause for optimism at this point? 3 What are the indications of an economic revival? 4 What is the status of India’s export and how we can improve it further? What is the news? Recent tax collections are reported to be bright enough for India’s government not to raise money from the market to honour its… Continue reading Cause for optimism as our economy livens up
Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
Synopsis: The recently rolled out NMP project, though has the right intent, but is fraught with challenges. A look at some of them. What are some issues with the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) project? While the Niti Aayog has listed assets worth ₹6 trillion for the NMP, by its own estimate, it can only raise about ₹3.4… Continue reading Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
