Synopsis: Women are affected more by the climate change. Yet, mainstreaming of women gender in key roles and processes has seen inadequate progress. Women need to have more say in global climate action. Contents1 Introduction2 How are women more vulnerable to climate change?3 What are the events voicing women participation at UNFCCC?4 What is the… Continue reading CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table
Author: sanower hussain
Why India needs a Ministry of Energy
Synopsis: The current energy value chain works in silos. What India needs is an integrated point of reference. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges leading to energy crisis?3 What is the solution?4 What are the potential benefits? Introduction The recent coal shortage shows flaws in the entire energy production chain. There is no one public body… Continue reading Why India needs a Ministry of Energy
A Climate Power
Synopsis: There are multiple challenges in achieving a global consensus on climate goals. What are the solutions for India. Introduction Achieving climate goals require clean technology. However, India, a major economy that hopes to grow fast cannot simply just wait for tech transfers from the West. What are the challenges in achieving climate goals? World:… Continue reading A Climate Power
Navy takes delivery of warship
What is the news? The first ship ‘Visakhapatnam’, of the four Project-15B ships was delivered to the Navy recently. It is state-of-the-art stealth guided missile destroyers, being built at the Mazgaon Docks Limited (MDL). More about the “Visakhapatnam” ship The overall indigenous content of the project is approximately 75% including weapons systems like medium range… Continue reading Navy takes delivery of warship
Launching ceremony of TUSHIL – P1135.6 follow on Frigate (Ex-Russia)
What is the News? The 7th Indian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class was launched at Yantar Shipyard, Russia. The ship is formally named as ‘Tushil’-a Sanskrit word meaning Protector Shield. The construction of ships is based on an Inter-Governmental Agreement between the India and Russian Federation for construction of two ships of Project 1135.6 ships… Continue reading Launching ceremony of TUSHIL – P1135.6 follow on Frigate (Ex-Russia)
Facebook deploys hardly any resources in India to tackle misinformation. This must change
Synopsis: Social media platforms in India are being used to spread hate against minorities and to serve petty political ends. Moreover, platforms like Facebook are not taking serious steps to address these issues as clear by the recent revelations. Introduction Since 2016, Facebook has been under the scanner for its alleged involvement in encouraging fake… Continue reading Facebook deploys hardly any resources in India to tackle misinformation. This must change
Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers
Synopsis: The plan of urban architecture for accommodating more people needs a change. The new research model offers solutions to both infrastructure and climate. Contents1 Introduction2 What was the study and its findings?3 Why building design is a critical element?4 What are the various issues with the present building design frameworks? Introduction More than 50%… Continue reading Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers
India’s Clean Molecule Bet: On Green Hydrogen
Synopsis: Green hydrogen has the potential to alter the present fossil fuel dominated energy basket. Still, there are challenges for scaling this technology, that needs to be worked upon first. Introduction India, being the second most vulnerable country to climate change, is now leading the climate war with a clean molecule-green hydrogen. COP-26 in Glasgow… Continue reading India’s Clean Molecule Bet: On Green Hydrogen
It is time to move on to next phase of power reforms
Synopsis: Electricity Act, 2003 has its own achievements and limitations. The new rules are aimed at taking the sector to a new high. Introduction The Union Ministry of Power recently notified the rules under Electricity Act, 2003 in the interest of electricity consumers and other stakeholders. Contents1 What are the achievements under “Electricity Act 2003”?2… Continue reading It is time to move on to next phase of power reforms
Gati Shakti: Connecting the silos
Synopsis: Gati shakti master plan would help India converge its infrastructure spending, however few challenges need to be seen. Introduction Gati Shakti National Master Plan seeks to enhance multi-modal linkages, increase competitiveness and provide a linked platform for rolling out various infrastructure projects as part of a grand master plan. It is a platform based… Continue reading Gati Shakti: Connecting the silos
