Context: After the migrant crisis of 2020, migrants became a focus of large scale relief efforts by governments and civil society. The Government ramped up the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) project, announced the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme, set up the e-Shram portal and began to draft a migration policy. Present status… Continue reading Push the policy needle forward on migrant support
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[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 4th, 2022
Good Morning Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I Apr 4th, 2022
Making groundwater visible
News: The theme of this year’s World Water Day (March 22) was ‘Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible’. Benefits of groundwater: Groundwater plays an important role in water and sanitation systems, agriculture, industry, ecosystems, and climate change adaptation, as it: Reduces the risk of temporary water shortages especially in arid and semiarid regions. Has high storage… Continue reading Making groundwater visible
Renewable energy has a tariff problem. Here’s how to fix it
Context: India has stated its target of having a renewable generating capacity of 450-500 GW by 2030. Therefore, there is a need to create a proper environment and ensure adequate returns to invite fresh investments into renewable generation. In this regard, it is important to look at tariff structure for renewables. What are the two… Continue reading Renewable energy has a tariff problem. Here’s how to fix it
How the Delhi model for EV chargers is worthy of emulation
News: With advancements in technology, the governments across the world are focusing on the Electric Vehicles. Similarly, Delhi government has adopted a new model for development of public charging infrastructure. What have been the issues in the EV segment? There has been a slow pace in setting up large-scale public charging infrastructure or stations. Central… Continue reading How the Delhi model for EV chargers is worthy of emulation
Explained: Reforming death penalty
Context: This week, the Bench headed by Justice Lalit agreed to comprehensively examine procedures in death penalty cases. It is to ensure that judges who have to choose between life imprisonment and the death sentence have comprehensive sentencing information. Contents1 What has caused the SC to examine practices in death penalty sentencing?2 How are judges… Continue reading Explained: Reforming death penalty
A far reaching verdict that ends a regressive exception
News: In the case of Hrishikesh Sahoo v. State of Karnataka, the Karnataka High Court pronounced the end of marital rape exception in Section 375 (Rape) of Indian Penal Code. In the case, a husband approached the High Court seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against him. The charges framed were under Section 376 (rape),… Continue reading A far reaching verdict that ends a regressive exception
What’s Powering a Trillion Dollar Revolution
Context: In recent years, the Indian government has been adopting path-breaking digital initiatives across various sectors. These initiatives hold tremendous potential to spur entrepreneurship, increase India’s global competitiveness and meet the nation’s goal of “growth for all”. What are the thrust areas of the government’s digital strategy? First, a digital backbone for the country: The… Continue reading What’s Powering a Trillion Dollar Revolution
India’s trade pact with Australia will click: it ticks the right boxes
News: Recently, India has signed the first trade agreement with a large developed economy of the world after more than a decade. It was a path-breaking trade agreement known as the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed with Australia. India’s trade agreement so far India already has trade agreements with the Association of South… Continue reading India’s trade pact with Australia will click: it ticks the right boxes
Playing the strategic autonomy game
News: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to rush of foreign diplomats to India. India has welcomed Chinese, and Russian leaders. They have come for a personal meeting with the Indian Prime Minister. Why has India’s decision against condemning Russian aggression should not be criticised? First, India is not in Europe. In fact,… Continue reading Playing the strategic autonomy game
