Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Understanding reasons behind polluted river stretches in India Synopsis: Various Indian states have a large number of polluted river stretches. What are the reasons behind it and steps taken by the government to address the problem? Contents1 Background2 Performance of states3 Reasons behind polluted river stretches4 Steps taken by the govt… Continue reading Polluted river stretches in India: A list across states
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Afghanistan without Pak & Islam
Source: Business Standard Relevance: India’s future course of action in Afghanistan Synopsis: India’s future afghan policy should stop viewing the Taliban as a hostile force. It should give a serious thought on the fact that despite having a different ideology, it might not be the enemy. India’s future dynamics with Taliban Few things to consider:… Continue reading Afghanistan without Pak & Islam
Countering China means more role for Navy and Airforce
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Countering China’s border aggression against India Synopsis: We can face China by giving bigger roles to the navy and air force and downsizing the army by 200,000 men. Contents1 China: An aspiring world power2 Strategic weakness of China3 Strategy to counter China4 Why Navy & Airforce should be given bigger roles?5… Continue reading Countering China means more role for Navy and Airforce
China-led South Asian Initiative
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understanding China’s strategy in undermining India’s role in South Asia Synopsis: China-led South Asian initiative feels like yet another attempt by China to create a parallel bloc in South Asia to counter India. Contents1 Background2 About China-led South Asian initiative3 Issues/Concerns4 India’s stand Background Bangladesh has said that India too can… Continue reading China-led South Asian Initiative
How Open Network for Digital Commerce could disrupt India’s e-commerce space?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Important for understanding the impact of ONDC on India’s ecommerce sector. Synopsis: Dominated by a few players, ecommerce presents a legitimate case for intervention. But government should proceed with caution as it comes with risks. Contents1 Background2 Why government’s move is justified?3 Designing a system4 How to encourage adoption?5 Way forward… Continue reading How Open Network for Digital Commerce could disrupt India’s e-commerce space?
Adarsh Smarak Scheme
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Recently, the fort at Gandikota was identified for development under the Centrally-sponsored ‘Adopt a Heritage’ programme. Further, 3 monuments – Nagarjuna Konda in Guntur district, the Buddhist remains at Salihundam in Srikakulam district and the Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi in Anantapur district have been identified for development under… Continue reading Adarsh Smarak Scheme
It’s time for digital currency to counter crypto, says RBI
Source: TOI What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that it is working towards a phased implementation strategy for its digital currency (i.e. Central Bank Digital Currency). Central banks across the world have drawn up plans to launch their digital currency to battle cryptocurrencies. China has said that its e-CNY… Continue reading It’s time for digital currency to counter crypto, says RBI
EU’s carbon border tax – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About EU’s carbon border tax3 Rationale behind the tax4 How the carbon border tax will work?5 Countries that might be impacted6 Why is India opposing it?7 Issues/concerns/challenges8 Suggestions/Measures9 Conclusion Introduction In March 2021, the EU Parliament had adopted a resolution to implement a ‘Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism’ (CBAM), pertaining to which proposed that… Continue reading EU’s carbon border tax – Explained, pointwise
India must directly engage with Taliban 2.0
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India’s future Afghan policy in the light of American exit from Afghanistan. Synopsis: India must reset its Afghan policy. Engagement with Taliban is a reality which cannot be ignored. Contents1 Background2 What should India do?3 Evolution India’s Taliban policy4 Rationale behind indirect talks5 Why India should engage the Taliban directly?6 Way… Continue reading India must directly engage with Taliban 2.0
The many paths to a greener future
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Different strategies to lower India’s carbon emissions Synopsis: Peaking of carbon emissions and the time when de-carbonsation begins are important considerations on road to a greener economy. Contents1 Background2 How peaking of CO2 is related to eco dev of a country?3 Global peaking levels4 By when India’s total GHG emissions should… Continue reading The many paths to a greener future
