For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs has urged the central government to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in India. The recommendations come months after the central government liberalized the Other Service Providers (OSPs) sector by recommending the official use of VPNs, to facilitate the remote working ability for India’s massive… Continue reading Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
Author: Luv Sharma
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. Background Read here: Green Hydrogen – Potential, issues and solutions What is the present global scenario of Hydrogen production? The current global production of hydrogen of about 80 million metric tonnes, and is almost wholly produced through fossil fuels. It uses… 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. Introduction The climate of North East India is changing: Rainfall patterns over the region in the last century have considerably changed, resulting in its overall drying up. The India Meteorological Department’s September forecast stated that normal to below-normal… 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. Introduction The United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)12 deals with resource usage. India has prepared numerous sustainable consumption and production plans that are put in… 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. Background Read here: National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) project – Explained… 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. Introduction India’s renewable power programme, with tariff bids for solar power hitting new lows every few months, is coming up at the cost of thermal power. The idea… 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 → Introduction The cost of green hydrogen made by electrolysis is estimated to be around ₹350 per kg and the Centre plans to bring it down to ₹160 per kg by 2029-30. Addressing the International Climate Summit 2021 held recently, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries (RIL), said, “Efforts are on globally to make green hydrogen the… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
