Source: Livemint Relevance: Annual meeting of the UNFCCC (COP) is an important event where critical policy decisions related to global environment are deliberated upon. As a UPSC aspirant one must be aware of the outcomes of such events. Synopsis: COP26 (UNFCCC) assumes importance since the last COP meeting could not be held due to pandemic… Continue reading COP26 offers a chance to revise zero-emission targets
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How cryptocurrency turbocharged the cybercrime racket: Explained
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Cryptocurrency is an emerging sector. As a UPSC aspirant one needs have knowledge about its pros and cons. Synopsis: Use of cryptocurrencies for ransomware attacks by hackers and related challenges. Must Read: What is a ransomware? Contents1 How is crypto used in cybercrime?2 What makes crypto attractive to criminals?3 Can payments… Continue reading How cryptocurrency turbocharged the cybercrime racket: Explained
India sees ‘consensus’ by Oct. on OECD-G20 global tax deal
Source: The Hindu, Business Standard, Livemint Contents1 What is the news?2 Rationale behind the deal3 How much additional tax revenue would be generated?4 India has agreed to a lower threshold. Why?5 Why some countries haven’t joined the agreement?6 How have big international corporations reacted? What is the news? A day after joining the OECD-G20 framework… Continue reading India sees ‘consensus’ by Oct. on OECD-G20 global tax deal
Ecological urbanism – Key to sustainable urbanization
Source: TOI Syllabus: GS1 – urbanization, GS3 – Environment Relevance: Importance of urban ecology to sustainable urbanization Synopsis: Achieving a sustainable model for urbanization needs to factor-in the urban ecology. Some new insights into the issue. Contents1 Introduction2 What is ecological urbanism?3 How is urban ecology linked to a city’s sustainability?4 Link between nature and… Continue reading Ecological urbanism – Key to sustainable urbanization
Urban heat island – causes, impact and solutions: Explained, Pointwise
Source: TOI Syllabus: GS1 – Geophysical Phenomenon, GS3 – Environment, Relevance: Important geographical phenomenon impacting temperature and climate of a region, the impact of urbanization on the environment Contents1 Introduction2 Key findings3 What is an urban heat island?4 The major cause behind UHI5 Other factors behind UHI6 Impact of UHI7 Possible solutions to Urban Heat… Continue reading Urban heat island – causes, impact and solutions: Explained, Pointwise
Govt imposes stock limits on pulses till October
Source: Economic Times, The Hindu What is the news? Centre has imposed stock limits on all pulses except moong held by wholesalers, retailers, importers, and millers till October. The stock limit of 200 tonnes, for any one variety of pulses, has been imposed on wholesalers. An order in this regard has been issued by the… Continue reading Govt imposes stock limits on pulses till October
Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate framework deal
Source: TOI, The HinduBusinessline What is the news? In a historic agreement, announced in Paris under the aegis of OECD, 130 countries (out of the 139 involved in talks), including India, have endorsed the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework Tax Deal. It would be the most sweeping change in the international taxation in a century. This is… Continue reading Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate framework deal
Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Source: TOI What is the news? The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has observed that the present law (Juvenile Justice Act) dealing with children aged below 16 in heinous-crime cases as juvenile offenders is “totally inadequate and ill equipped”. Background Court made the observations on June 25 while dismissing a criminal revision… Continue reading Juvenile Justice Act inadequate in dealing with juveniles under-16
Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 View of the district court4 View of the HC What is the news? In a landmark verdict, the Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court ruled that adoption can’t be restricted only to orphaned, abandoned, surrendered children or those in conflict with law or in need of care and protection. Background A Yavatmal district… Continue reading Adoption can’t be restricted to those in need of care: High Court
Explained: Facing up to the drone challenge
Source: Indian Express1 Indian Express1 Relevance: How is India placed in drone technology and offensive measures to counter-drone attacks in the future? Synopsis: Recent attacks on air force base in Jammu should force the Indian security establishment to speed up its drone and anti-drone tech development. Challenges involved, and the current scenario. Contents1 Background2 Usage… Continue reading Explained: Facing up to the drone challenge
