Source- This post on Commons and Community Governance is based on the article “What are the Commons and why is community leadership needed to govern them?” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, New Delhi hosted a pioneering dialogue on governance of Commons, which was attended by 500+ grassroots representatives.… Continue reading Commons and Community Governance
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AM, FM and Signal Modulation
Source- This post on AM, FM and Signal Modulation is based on the article “AM, FM and Signal Modulation” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation) are two fundamental techniques used in electronic communication to transmit information over radio waves. What is Amplitude Modulation… Continue reading AM, FM and Signal Modulation
Typhoon Yagi
Source- This post on Typhoon Yagi is based on the article “Behind Typhoon Yagi becoming the most powerful storm in Asia this year” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Typhoon Yagi, has emerged as the strongest tropical cyclone in Asia this year and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane… Continue reading Typhoon Yagi
BHASKAR Digital Platform
Source- This post on BHASKAR Digital Platform is based on the article “DPIIT to launch BHASKAR: A Revolutionary Platform for India’s Startup Ecosystem” published in PIB on 16th September 2024. Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is launching the Bharat Startup… Continue reading BHASKAR Digital Platform
Food vs Cars Dilemma- Concerns and Solutions- Explained Pointwise
After the long-standing ‘food versus fuel‘ debate, a similar dilemma has now emerged in the form of ‘food vs cars‘. The food versus fuel dilemma highlighted the conflict between using crops like sugarcane, rice, maize, palm, and soybeans for ethanol and biodiesel production. The ‘food vs cars‘ dilemma reflects the increasing diversion of phosphoric acid… Continue reading Food vs Cars Dilemma- Concerns and Solutions- Explained Pointwise
[Yojana September 2024 Summary] Union Budget 2024-25- Explained Pointwise
The Union Budget 2024-25 lays out a comprehensive roadmap for the growth and development of the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, by recognising their pivotal role in driving economic growth and employment. The budget is focused on four major groups: Garib (poor), Mahilayein (women), Yuva (youth) and Annadata (farmers). The Union Budget 2024–25 charts a… Continue reading [Yojana September 2024 Summary] Union Budget 2024-25- Explained Pointwise
Health cover for Senior Citizens-Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Central Government has extended the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to provide health cover for senior citizens above the age of 70. It is a significant step towards universalising healthcare in the country. The Rs 5 lakh annual health coverage will benefit about six crore people, which translates to roughly… Continue reading Health cover for Senior Citizens-Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Indian Migrant Workers Skill Mismatch- Concerns and Solutions- Explained Pointwise
According to some reports, the construction labour arrangement agreed between India and Israel is under strain due to glaring skill mismatch between Indian workers’ abilities and the expectations of them. While some workers have now returned to India, others have been redeployed to other sectors, taking into consideration the strengthening ties between India and Israel.… Continue reading Indian Migrant Workers Skill Mismatch- Concerns and Solutions- Explained Pointwise
Road Safety in India- Reasons and Impact- Explained Pointwise
The ‘India Status Report on Road Safety 2024‘ prepared by the TRIP Centre at IIT Delhi, highlights the lack of focus on road safety in India. The report highlights India’s slow progress toward meeting international goals of reducing road accident fatalities. The report also emphasises on the organic connection between road construction, mobility, and the… Continue reading Road Safety in India- Reasons and Impact- Explained Pointwise
Public Health Sector- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The recently presented Union Budget 2024-25 has been critiqued for its inadequate focus on the social sector, specifically the public health sector. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over the rising out of pocket Healthcare expenditure in India, due to the absence of a robust public health sector. In this article,… Continue reading Public Health Sector- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
