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. Conflict b/w liberty & national security Information governance (the way in which information is used and managed) in liberal democracies has two key goals: First, to protect… 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. What is Skyglow? Globally, nights are becoming ever brighter. This light floods directly into the eyes of animals that are active at night and also into the… Continue reading Skyglow forces dung beetles to abandon the Milky Way as their compass
Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise
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. Before proceeding further, let us first understand few details about fortification and the need for it. What is fortification? Fortification… Continue reading Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise
UNESCO study calls for sensitive reporting of rape cases
Source: The Hindu 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 by news industry leaders, which would ensure accountability and commitment to sensitive reporting of… 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. Problem with high-tech High-tech solutions to climate change are based on an idea of abundance of resources, money and unrestricted… 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. Background In a recent guideline, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended its member states not to seek proof of Covid-19 vaccination or recovery as a mandatory condition for entry to… 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. Background Pegasus spyware issue has compelled nations to realize the threat posed by such new age weapons. Must… 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. Background US. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s day-visit to Delhi. Most of… 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. Background On July 5, the Indian… Continue reading Indus Waters Treaty is worth preserving
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
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 delicense distribution of electricity just like generation. The bill is being considered as a panacea for the power sector by many but a holistic approach is the need… Continue reading Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise
