Source: Business Standard Relevance: Article throws a light on pros and cons of food fortification Synopsis: As the Centre presses ahead with its plan to distribute fortified rice through the public distribution system, in order to fight chronic anaemia and malnutrition, critics have raised questions on the strategy. Contents1 Context2 Against food fortification3 For Food fortification4 Suggestions… Continue reading Is grain fortification the only way to meet India’s nutritional challenge?
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The climate emergency is real for India (On IPCC Report)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Fighting climate change in light of new revelations made by the IPCC report. Synopsis: Climate change-induced extreme weather events are already happening, and some have started to happen. India needs to adapt to this reality. Detailing few such events in India and steps that can be taken at policy level. Context… Continue reading The climate emergency is real for India (On IPCC Report)
How new guidelines can give wing to drone start-ups?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: On drone rules, 2021 and start-ups in the drone sector Synopsis: India has fewer start-ups in the drone technology space than the US and China; it also lags behind most other economies in funding. Drone rules 2021 are a step forward, but more needs to be done to evolve other policies… Continue reading How new guidelines can give wing to drone start-ups?
Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: issues related to assistance schemes for discom sector Synopsis: Due to the problems associated with reform-linked assistance schemes, an alternate approach would be to provide only transitional financial support to all discoms, which are privatised under the private-public partnership mode. Contents1 Context2 Failure of assistance programs3 Situation has worsened4 Issues with… Continue reading Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Fighting climate change. Synopsis: Global warming threat has opened a new path to growth for India that will only advance its economic prospects. Contents1 Background2 India’s role3 A transformed eco dev strategy4 Way forward Background IPCC’s 6th Assessment report has unambiguously stated that various significant impacts of climate change have already… Continue reading The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s strategy for COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference) meeting at Glasgow in Nov 2021. Synopsis: With the recent IPCC report highlighting code red for our planet, India needs to evolve its emission reduction strategy too. A brief look at the India’s current strategy, why it needs changing, associated challenges and potential… Continue reading Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
India needs a clear refugee policy based on international principles
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 India’s efforts 3 India’s refugee policy4 Way forward What is the news? Afghanistan is moving towards a Taliban-induced refugee crisis. Major countries are advising citizens to leave. GoI has asked all Indian firms operating in Afghanistan to immediately withdraw their Indian employees. Should Afghanistan descend into civil war, New… Continue reading India needs a clear refugee policy based on international principles
Kaziranga guards equipped with satellite phones
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Kaziranga has become the first National Park in India to have been equipped with satellite phones. The satellite phones will be used in pockets of the park’s six ranges with no wireless or poor mobile connectivity. Must Read: Kaziranga National Park Benefits The satellite phones will give an… Continue reading Kaziranga guards equipped with satellite phones
Connecting India by inland waterways
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Infrastructure development, Inland waterways Synopsis: Recently, Parliament passed a new law to bring uniformity in the rules and regulations governing inland waterways and navigation on them. The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 replaces the century-old Inland Vessels Act, 1917. Contents1 Background2 Issues with the 1917 Act3 Aim and objective of the bill4 Key features of the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021… Continue reading Connecting India by inland waterways
Fighting the climate change – India’s way ahead (On IPCC report)
Source: TOI, Indian Express, Business Standard 1, Business Standard 2 Relevance: Fighting the climate-change crisis. Synopsis: India is already taking many steps to combat climate change, but it needs to do more to ensure climate-adaptation and mitigation are at the heart of every government policy. Steps taken by India INDC Targets: India is well on… Continue reading Fighting the climate change – India’s way ahead (On IPCC report)
