For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a VPN?3 What is the scale of VPN usage in India?4 Why the committee has recommended a ban?5 What are the potential implications of a ban?6 What are the issues/concerns associated with the ban?7 What should govt do, instead of a ban? Introduction A parliamentary standing committee on… Continue reading Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
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Decoding asset monetisation
Synopsis: Govt recently launched its NMP project. The article throws light on what NMP exactly is and what it is not. Introduction The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a bold initiative. But we should first understand what the NMP is and what it is not. The NMP is not about the sale of government-owned assets.… Continue reading Decoding asset monetisation
India’s tryst with the promise of a hydrogen-fuel economy
Synopsis: India is pushing towards cleaner forms of energy. Green Hydrogen offers an opportunity. Contents1 Background2 What is the present global scenario of Hydrogen production?3 What are some examples of dramatic transformations achieved by India?4 What are some applications of Green Hydrogen?5 How the world is pushing forward with Hydrogen?6 What needs to be done… Continue reading India’s tryst with the promise of a hydrogen-fuel economy
Climate crisis in North East India: Why are rainfall patterns changing?
Synopsis: Climate change is causing increased variability and unpredictability of rainfall in the North East region of India. Contents1 Introduction2 Why is the rainfall pattern changing? 3 What is the future climate scenario for the North East region?4 What are the implications of a changing rainfall pattern? Introduction The climate of North East India is changing:… Continue reading Climate crisis in North East India: Why are rainfall patterns changing?
How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
Synopsis: India is working towards achieving sustainable development goal related to responsible consumption and production, but much more needs to be done. A look at India’s progress and associated challenges. Contents1 Introduction2 Why food wastage should be addressed?3 How’s India’s progress on SDG 12?4 What are some steps being taken by the central & state… Continue reading How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
Drone use, satellite imagery for agriculture insurance may be a must
What is the news? Govt, IRDAI are considering using artificial intelligence to control fraud claims, cut delays in settlement. Pilot studies have been undertaken for estimation of yield at the gram panchayat level by using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, among others. What is being planned? Use of drones… Continue reading Drone use, satellite imagery for agriculture insurance may be a must
Drone’s Economic Impact Will Match Internet’s
Synopsis: The recently released new drone rules 2021 are centered around light-touch governance. The resultant progressive ecosystem will lead to opportunities in multiple sectors of the economy. Background Read here: Drone Rules 2021 – Explained Must Read: How new drone guidelines can give wings to drone startups? Where will drones work? Once drones take off in full force, opportunities… Continue reading Drone’s Economic Impact Will Match Internet’s
The long and the short of the NMP
Synopsis: Pertinent questions, in the light of the recently announced NMP, have been raised in the article. Questions are related to the impact of NMP on ordinary citizens, whether NMP was the only option before the govt, and whether public sector enterprises are actually inefficient. Contents1 Background2 How will NMP impact the citizens of India?3… Continue reading The long and the short of the NMP
Hidden costs of renewable power in compulsory purchases of RE for discoms
Synopsis: As India is pushing towards its renewable energy target, it also needs to look at the way the new capacity is being added and the existing power purchase mechanisms. Contents1 Introduction2 Why coal-generated power is still necessary?3 Why the overall cost of buying green power is more?4 What are the challenges?5 What is the… Continue reading Hidden costs of renewable power in compulsory purchases of RE for discoms
Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Green Hydrogen?3 Why India needs green hydrogen?4 How is India positioned favorably wrt Green Hydrogen production?5 6 What are the advantages of Hydrogen?7 What are the potential challenges?8 What are the planned policy interventions?9 What steps can be taken? Introduction The cost of green hydrogen made by electrolysis… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
