According to a study by environment and climate change research think-tank iForest (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology), India would require over $1 trillion or Rs. 84 lakh crores over the next 30 years, for phasing out coal in India. According to the report, coal will remain central to India’s energy mix for at… Continue reading Phasing out coal in India – Rationale and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
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SC ruling on Section 6A of citizenship act- Explained Pointwise
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act in a 4-1 verdict. SC has upheld the process for granting citizenship to migrants who entered Assam before March 24, 1971. This verdict resolves a long-standing debate on the status of foreigners in Assam. The issue has… Continue reading SC ruling on Section 6A of citizenship act- Explained Pointwise
Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Recently, Global Hunger Index 2024 was released by Concern Worldwide (Irish NGO) and Welt Hunger Hilfe (German NGO). India has been placed at 105th position out of 127 countries. In the Global Hunger Index(GHI) 2023, India was placed at 111th position out of 125 countries. The report highlights the failure of the Indian state to… Continue reading Global Hunger Index and India-Explained Pointwise
Greenwashing Guidelines
News: To combat greenwashing, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has released Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environment Claims. 1. Greenwashing: It refers to the process of company misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of their products or practices. 2. Also known as ‘green sheen’, it is responsible for adverse environmental impacts,… Continue reading Greenwashing Guidelines
UAE to review India’s concern over silver import surge: Centre
News: India has raised concerns over the recent surge in imports of silver products, platinum alloy and dry dates under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. It has urged UAE to verify compliance with the rule-of-origin norms. 1. India- UAE CEPA, 2022: It is a major trade agreement between India and UAE that aims to strengthen… Continue reading UAE to review India’s concern over silver import surge: Centre
‘Same old Trudeau saying same old things’: India rejects Canada PM claim
News: India has expelled six Canadian diplomats and strongly rejected Canada’s assertion that it had shared credible evidence of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. While Canada has briefed Five Eyes partners on the status of the probe. 1. Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing Alliance: It is a multilateral intelligence sharing… Continue reading ‘Same old Trudeau saying same old things’: India rejects Canada PM claim
A food sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too
News: There is a need to end hunger and food insecurity, which is also a goal enshrined in Sustainable Development Goals. Further, nutritional security is required to counter malnourishment. 1. Food Security: It is defined as a condition in which all people, at all times, have reliable access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to… Continue reading A food sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too
India-Canada Relations and the Khalistan Issue- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
India’s expulsion of six Canadian diplomats and withdrawal of its High Commissioner marks a significant rise of tensions in India-Canada relations. This diplomatic fallout raises concerns over potential economic impacts, including the $75 billion Canadian pension fund investments in India, the stalled trade agreement negotiations, and remittance flows from Canada. One of the prominent reasons… Continue reading India-Canada Relations and the Khalistan Issue- Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Can stem cells ‘cure’ diabetes? Lessons from two trials show how
News: Two separate reports from China show how stem cells were successfully used to ‘cure’ diabetes. One study showed how a woman with type 1 diabetes was reported to be insulin free a year after stem cell transplant. The other study showed similar success in a patient with type 2 diabetes. 1. Stem Cells: They… Continue reading Can stem cells ‘cure’ diabetes? Lessons from two trials show how
Take the gauntlet
News: Expanding the Kavach protection system should be a national priority, but it cannot be regarded a silver bullet. 1. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in partnership with three Indian companies to improve railway safety. 2. It oversees train speed and helps… Continue reading Take the gauntlet
