Source: Livemint Syllabus: GS3 – Security Relevance: Implications of the Pegasus issue Synopsis: Pegasus issue has crucial national security and geopolitical dimensions that must enter the national debate. Contents1 Conflict b/w liberty & national security2 Implications of the Pegasus issue3 Suggestions4 Way forward Conflict b/w liberty & national security Information governance (the way in which… Continue reading What Pegasus says about cyber power and our national security?
Author: Luv Sharma
Skyglow forces dung beetles to abandon the Milky Way as their compass
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Impact of light pollution on the environment Synopsis: Researchers used Dung beetle to study the impact of the growing light pollution on our environment. Contents1 What is Skyglow?2 Study on the dung beetle3 Impact of light pollution 4 Suggestion/Measures What is Skyglow? Globally, nights are becoming ever brighter. This light floods directly… Continue reading Skyglow forces dung beetles to abandon the Milky Way as their compass
Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is fortification?3 Need of fortification4 Fortification in India5 Benefits of fortification6 Issues with fortification7 Suggestions/Measures8 Way forward Introduction A group of health experts in India have raised concerns about the country’s strategy to fight malnutrition through food fortification. They argued for “extreme caution” in implementing new chemical interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies.… Continue reading Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise
UNESCO study calls for sensitive reporting of rape cases
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 Basis of the study3 Findings of the study4 Recommendations What is the news? A study on ‘Sexual Violence and the News Media: Issues, Challenges and Guidelines for Journalists in India’ has recommended that, nationally, a charter for news reporting of rape and sexual violence can be established… Continue reading UNESCO study calls for sensitive reporting of rape cases
Leveraging traditional lo-tech innovations to fight climate change
Source: TOI Relevance: Understanding the role of traditional ecological practices as a sustainable solution to climate change problem. Synopsis: Indigenous technological innovations backed by traditional ecological knowledge is the way forward to fight climate change. Contents1 Problem with high-tech2 High tech vs lo-tech3 Idea behind traditional lo-tech innovations4 Examples of lo-tech5 Way forward6 Conclusion Problem… Continue reading Leveraging traditional lo-tech innovations to fight climate change
EU’s vaccine travel pass is highly discriminatory towards low-income countries
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Implications of Green Pass scheme Synopsis: Green Pass scheme is discriminatory towards low income countries. Issues involved and way forward. Contents1 Background2 Issues with Green Pass Scheme3 Suggestions4 Steps taken Background In a recent guideline, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended its member states not to seek proof of Covid-19… Continue reading EU’s vaccine travel pass is highly discriminatory towards low-income countries
The Pegasus nightmare
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint Relevance: Understanding the potential negative impact of cyberthreats and ways to counter them. Synopsis: Cyberthreats need to be countered with a deeper understanding of cyber technologies. Short term remedies won’t work. Contents1 Background2 Negative impact of the cybertechnology3 Why we need to act against Cyber threats?4 Suggestions Background Pegasus… Continue reading The Pegasus nightmare
Shared values: On India and the U.S.
Source: The Hindu, TOI, Business Standard Relevance: Indo-US relationship post-US exit from Afghanistan Synopsis: India and US have their differences when it comes to the Afghan peace process. A strong Indo-US partnership in tech sector should be the way forward to out-compete China. Contents1 Background2 Difference of views3 Views on QUAD4 Taliban-China5 India’s future strategy… Continue reading Shared values: On India and the U.S.
Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Differences over water-sharing under Indus Water Treaty (IWT) Synopsis: Indian experts need to clarify exactly to what extent India is not yet using its fair share of waters from the three Eastern rivers namely, the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej, and discuss it with Pakistani counterparts. Contents1 Background2 Water sharing as per… Continue reading Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Need of the bill3 Power sector value chain4 Problems faced by discoms5 Key provisions of the bill6 Issues with draft electricity (Amendment) bill7 Suggestions8 Way forward Introduction The Electricity (amendment) Bill 2021 will be introduced and is likely to be pushed for passage in the monsoon session of Parliament. The bill seeks to… Continue reading Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
