What is the news? Throwing all our waste into the volcano and burning is not feasible. The article explains the reasons. Why can’t we throw all our rubbish into a volcano and burn it up? Firstly, although lava at 1100oC can melt many materials in the trash — including food scraps, paper, plastics, glass and… Continue reading Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?
Author: Luv Sharma
Understanding IC15, India’s first crypto index
Contents1 What is the news?2 How is IC15 constructed?3 What is its significance?4 Can Crypto funds be launched in India? What is the news? Superapp CryptoWire recently launched India’s first cryptocurrency index, IC15. It will measure the performance of the 15 most widely traded cryptocurrencies listed on leading crypto exchanges by market capitalization. Aim: a)… Continue reading Understanding IC15, India’s first crypto index
India questions China’s developing country status on per capita basis
Contents1 What is the news?2 How the World Bank categorises countries based on income?3 What is the significance of this classification?4 Have other countries questioned China’s developing status?5 How has China responded? What is the news? During the latest round of China’s trade policy review, India questioned China’s claim that it was a developing country.… Continue reading India questions China’s developing country status on per capita basis
Taiwanese manufacturers face unfamiliar conditions in India
News: Taiwanese firms like Foxconn, Wistron ,Pegatron and Quanta Computer have come to dominate global electronics manufacturing Industry and have had a very strong presence in China till now. But, recently, they have started to shift their base to India as China is facing labour shortages and to cut their overreliance on China. However, they… Continue reading Taiwanese manufacturers face unfamiliar conditions in India
Climate crisis in Kerala: An integrated approach is needed to mitigate impact
News: Kerala has seen various instances of heavy rains, floods, landslides and droughts over the last few years. Contents1 What are the natural disasters that Kerala is prone to? 2 What factors make Kerala more vulnerable to the climate change induced disasters? 3 What are the reasons for these recurrent natural disasters in Kerala? 4 What is… Continue reading Climate crisis in Kerala: An integrated approach is needed to mitigate impact
Some ideas for the budget
News: Budget serves as an appropriate way in the hands of government through which it can shape the nation’s destiny. Article presents with ideas for the upcoming Budget. What are the reforms that the government needs to take in the upcoming budget? 1) Free Trade agreements: Impact of the reforms like GST, IBC, and labor… Continue reading Some ideas for the budget
Poshan Abhiyan- Its time for national self reflection
News: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) which was released a few months back indicates slow improvement in India’s malnutrition situation. What have been the positives regarding nutritional status in India? Substantial improvement in maternal-child health services, including antenatal care (ANC) services, child immunizations and diarrhoea management. Significant improvement in fixing the underlying causes of undernutrition,… Continue reading Poshan Abhiyan- Its time for national self reflection
Pangong message-India’s border infra better than before. But China far ahead. Project turnaround has to improve
News: China already has a superior border infrastructure than India and has recently also finished a lot of projects along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Years of investment and an easier bit of topography of the Tibetan plateau gives China an advantage. What have been the recent Chinese advancements on the border… Continue reading Pangong message-India’s border infra better than before. But China far ahead. Project turnaround has to improve
The lethal use of drones can’t carry on as a global free-for-all
News: With the advancement in drone technology and a lack of global norms, the second drone age has been marred with high-end violence using drones. Hence, the regulatory oversight of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) should be an international priority. Without it, the only certainty is that drone technology will continue to advance everywhere. There will… Continue reading The lethal use of drones can’t carry on as a global free-for-all
The 21st century challenge for democracy
News: The 20th century was seen as the century of democracy’s expansion. But the recent factors like rise of authoritarian regimes, parties with huge majority and hype of nationalism have somewhat endangered democracy. If it has to be prevented from this decay, then the public discourse around questions of its meaning, purpose and limits… Continue reading The 21st century challenge for democracy
