What is renewable energy? Energy generated from renewable sources (which are constantly replenished) is known as renewable energy. Example: solar power, wind energy, tidal energy, geothermal energy etc. Status of Renewable Energy in India Potential: Estimated renewable energy potential: 900 GW from commercially exploitable sources Sources: Wind: 102 GW (at 80 metre mast height); Small… Continue reading Renewable Energy Sector in India- An Overview
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[Strategy] POLITICAL SCIENCE OPTIONAL ( PSIR SCORE-308)
HELLO FRINDS, I am glad to share with you the strategy that I have followed and resources I have used for political science. This year I have secured 308 marks in PSIR and 294 marks in last mains. My strategy may not be as it is useful to you but may give some insights for… Continue reading [Strategy] POLITICAL SCIENCE OPTIONAL ( PSIR SCORE-308)
India and Central Asia
Context: Involvement with Central Asian region will be a game changer for India. Central Asia Central AsiaConsists of five countries (Kazakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) collectively known as Central Asian Republics(CAR) and Underbelly of Eurasia. Strategic Location of Central Asia: Geographic location of these countries makes them a bridge between different regions of Asia and between… Continue reading India and Central Asia
Artificial Intelligence
Context: The NITI-Aayog has put forward a discussion paper on artificial intelligence in India What is Artificial intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence is a way of making a computer, a computer-controlled robot, or software perform human-like tasks. It refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem solving and decision… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence
NPA and Bad Bank
Context Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, has announced the formation of a committee to assess the idea of bad banks. What is NPA? NPA or Non-Performing Assets are loans or advances that are in default or are in arrears on scheduled payments of principal or interest, usually for a period of 90 days. Before the period… Continue reading NPA and Bad Bank
PROTECTIONISM AND TRADE WAR
Context: Post electoral success of conservative politics across countries, trade war and protectionism lately has gained substantial currency affecting not only actively engaged countries like US, China, Mexico, EU, and Canada among others but also is adversely impacting developing world to a large extent. What is protectionism? Protectionism is the economic policy of restricting imports… Continue reading PROTECTIONISM AND TRADE WAR
Cauvery Water Dispute: An analysis
Context: The Cauvery Water Dispute What is the dispute? The Cauvery water dispute is an inter-state water dispute between Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry. Recently, there have been fresh disputes post SC verdict on sharing of Cauvery water between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and the formation of the Cauvery Water Management Authority. Constitutional Provisions… Continue reading Cauvery Water Dispute: An analysis
Corporate Governance – A critical Analysis
Context In light of Tata, Infosys, ICICI & PNB bank corporate governance episodes lately, the debate around transparency, role of Independent Directors, promoters etc among others got wide attention to further enhance corporate governance in India. What is Corporate Governance? Corporate Governance deals with how a corporate is governed.Corporate governance is the system of rules, practices and… Continue reading Corporate Governance – A critical Analysis
Food Security in India: An Analysis
Context: 5 years of National Food Security Act, 2013 What is food security? The definition of food security has evolved over a period of time. As a concept, food security originated in the mid-1970s. 1974– The World Food Conference defined food security as “availability at all times of adequate world food supplies” 1996– World Food… Continue reading Food Security in India: An Analysis
Nipah Virus: All you need to know
Context: The recent spread and transmission of Nipah virus in the southern state of Kerala What is Nipah virus? Nipah Virus is a zoonotic virus- transmitted from animals to humans. Other examples include swine flu, bird flu Nipah virus is highly infectious The Nipah virus is a member of the genus Henipavirus in the family… Continue reading Nipah Virus: All you need to know
