What is the news? Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi resigned as interlocutor for the Naga peace talks. The government is understood to be unhappy over the handling of the Naga peace process by Ravi over the past year and a half, during which time he disagreed openly with the insurgent group NSCN(IM). Naga sources… Continue reading Explained: Why has peace process for Naga Accord been stuck, what is the way forward?
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Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
What is the news? If timely measures to put in place a flood management system are not taken, Chennai could see a rerun of 2015 floods, says Tamil Nadu government. The state additional chief secretary had filed the report on the action taken by the government with regard to measures to prevent recurrence of flooding.… Continue reading Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
A climate change narrative that India can steer
Synopsis: The Glasgow COP26 meet offers India a chance to update its Nationally Determined Contributions to meet climate targets. Introduction Recently, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) published a report titled “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region”. This report reveals that India has warmed up 0.7° C during 1901- 2018. What are the findings of the assessment?… Continue reading A climate change narrative that India can steer
The state of agriculture in India is only going from bad to worse
Synopsis: Our agricultural sector has been in a state of perpetual decline after 2012-13 and is reeling under such shocks as back-to-back droughts, demonetization and the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest Situation Assessment Survey adds to findings that reveal worsening agrarian distress. Introduction Recently, the National Statistical Office released the Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of agricultural… Continue reading The state of agriculture in India is only going from bad to worse
[Yojana September summary] Fighting Femicide – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction It is estimated that 1/3rd of South Asian women experience violence throughout their lives and violence against women (VAW) is institutionalized through family structures, wider social and economic frameworks, and cultural and religious traditions. This violence is largely overlooked by law enforcement agencies and is ignored by those in power. One… Continue reading [Yojana September summary] Fighting Femicide – Explained, pointwise
MGNREGA could also help India sequester carbon: Study
What is the news? As per a study by IISc Bangalore, the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) can help India meet its target to create an additional carbon sink to the extent of 2.5-3 billion tonnes equivalent of carbon dioxide by 2030. It is possible through improved forest and tree cover. The study calculated carbon… Continue reading MGNREGA could also help India sequester carbon: Study
Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
What is the news? As per the report released by World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the rising concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) will impact all of the 17 United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The WMO studied seven climate indicators — CO2 concentration, temperature, ocean acidification and heat, sea ice extent, glacier melt and sea-level rise. It found that… Continue reading Rising CO2 concentration threatens all 17 SDGs, says WMO report
Around 66% children below 2 years don’t get nutritious diet: UNICEF
What is the news? As per the report “Fed to Fail? The Crisis of Children’s Diets in Early Life” published by UNICEF, two in every three children between six months and two years didn’t get the nutritious diet needed for healthy growth. Policies and programmes to improve young children’s diets are not prioritised and are being further eroded by the COVID-19… Continue reading Around 66% children below 2 years don’t get nutritious diet: UNICEF
[Yojana September Summary] SHG-led Women Empowerment – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Gender equality and gender empowerment have been two primary objectives of various government policy measures since the beginning. One of such prominent policy measures is the promotion and economic activation of Self-Help groups (SHGs). Tangible progress in gender equality and empowerment not only helps proliferate women welfare, but also contributes towards the achievement… Continue reading [Yojana September Summary] SHG-led Women Empowerment – Explained, pointwise
Sea level rise is certain
Source: This post is based on the article “Sea level rise is certain” published in The Hindu on 23rd Sep 2021. What is the news? Recently, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a report, ‘Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis’. This report provides scientific reviews on the science and impacts of climate change. It also discusses… Continue reading Sea level rise is certain
