Source: Live mint Synopsis: Covid-mandated testing on everything from ecological systems to BPO laws has generated valuable information. Introduction The impacts of noise on sea life have been studied by marine scientists. The sound of onboard motors can affect fish feeding habits and cause migratory patterns to shift at sea. The solar hum of container… Continue reading The pandemic gave us a sandbox for real-world trials
Author: Samriddhi Mishra
Three economic risks in need of mitigation plans
Source: Live Mint Synopsis: RBI’s Financial Stability Report listed Inflation, a reversal of capital inflow, and lenders’ mounting bad assets are all listed as potential threats. All three should be avoided. Introduction Many central banks throughout the world have recently taken various measures to deal with economic pressures. Markets have become agitated as a result… Continue reading Three economic risks in need of mitigation plans
What CCI has to do with economic opportunity?
Source: LiveMint Synopsis: The CCI wants to monitor monopolistic, restrictive, exploitative, and exclusionary trade practices. It ordered a probe into huge digital corporations like Google, Amazon, and WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, as well as sectors like cars. What is CCI? Why was it introduced? India’s antitrust regulator, the CCI, was established in 2003. It… Continue reading What CCI has to do with economic opportunity?
Keeping alive conversations about AIDS
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India needs to look for each and every way to control the pandemic. Among that, lessons from chronic diseases might provide some valuable suggestions. Synopsis: To handle the COVID-19 pandemic, we can learn from the lessons of chronic diseases like HIV/AIDS. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India is lagging behind in controlling HIV/AIDS?3… Continue reading Keeping alive conversations about AIDS
False notions of gender roles should be corrected early
Source: click here Synopsis: In order to encourage gender equality-related transformation in society, it is necessary to intervene at the school level. Introduction Recently a 24-year-old woman who was believed of being harassed for dowry, died tragically recently. It reveals a lot about the situation of women’s empowerment in our culture. 7,115 deaths were recorded… Continue reading False notions of gender roles should be corrected early
How green are India’s agri-exports?
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: We need to look at supplies like rice and sugar from a sustainability viewpoint. Introduction In FY 2020-21, agri-exports reached $41.8 billion, an increase of 18% over the previous year. This has boosted government morale and helped to enhance farm prices in the United States. Even so, these… Continue reading How green are India’s agri-exports?
Recovery takes more than reforms
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: The focus must be on food supply and not money supply for economic recovery. Introduction The recent growth estimations of the National Statistical Office show that after a contraction in the first quarter of last year, growth accelerated gradually afterward. This would have assured a recovery if the… Continue reading Recovery takes more than reforms
Renewed uncertainty
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: A near-term revival in consumption-led demand appears bleak now. Introduction The recent factory output data released by the National Statistical Office indicate a rocky start to the economy in the new fiscal year. April’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) estimates show all three sectoral parts of the index,… Continue reading Renewed uncertainty
Humanity matters, capitalism needs an upgrade
Source: click here Syllabus: GS 3 Synopsis: The COVID-19 vaccine crisis is a time when companies must rethink the resolve behind their existence. Introduction Capitalists are of the opinion that private producers of vaccines must make profits because it’s their compensation for investing in research and production. If the cost of vaccines is unaffordable for… Continue reading Humanity matters, capitalism needs an upgrade
Tussle between Government and Social Media Platform
Synopsis: The Government of India ordered micro-blogging platform Twitter to remove the label of manipulated media from some posts shared by its officials. This included Union Ministers, but this order has no legal foot to stand on. Background It is alleged that the Government of India is willing to empower officials to attack political… Continue reading Tussle between Government and Social Media Platform
