News: Recently, India nominated Bimal Patel, professor of international law to the UN International Law Commission. Before him, the only instance of an Indian academic elected to the ILC was that of Radhabinod Pal in 1958, an iconic judge. Contents1 Why the nomination is noteworthy?2 What are the practices adopted by other countries?3 What are the drawbacks… Continue reading Wanted: An Indian Charlesworth
Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
What is the News? Indian scientists studying an unnamed glacier have reported that the glacier had abruptly changed its main course. This is for the first time that such a change in course has been reported in a Himalayan glacier. About the study Scientists were observing a 5 km long unnamed glacier, which covered around… Continue reading Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
Contents1 What is the news?2 About GSAT-7 Satellites3 What are Software Defined Radios (SDRs)?4 What is the significance of induction of GSAT-7C Satellite and SDRs? What is the news? Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement proposal of the Air Force for GSAT-7C Satellite and Ground Hubs for real-time connectivity of Software Defined Radios… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
Sustainable agriculture
News: During the recent climate summit in Glasgow, India did not ratify “Action Agenda on Sustainable Agriculture”. India stated that it already has a “National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture” as part of its broad “National Action Plan on Climate Change”. However, these initiatives have failed to improve the condition of Indian agriculture. What are the… Continue reading Sustainable agriculture
Why Cities Must Lead The Climate Battle
News: Glasgow Climate Pact makes no explicit mention of the critical role of urban areas in finding solutions to the climate problem. Once again, the challenges of cities have taken a backseat in global negotiations on climate change. Why towns and cities will play a critical role in the fight against climate change? – More… Continue reading Why Cities Must Lead The Climate Battle
India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
What is the News? Data shows that India is struggling more with opioid problems rather than cannabis. What is the status of drug consumption in India? Data: India’s National Crime Records Bureau has data on the number of drugs seized every year under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The data shows that over 60% of the… Continue reading India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
Use of facial recognition technology by police is dangerous
News: Hyderabad city police is deploying lakhs of cameras connected in a real-time network managed by Hyderabad’s Command and Control Centre and can be used for facial recognition technology. In Hyderabad, an Integrated Police Command Control Centre has been set up, with a cost of Rs 800 crore. The center will allow the police to… Continue reading Use of facial recognition technology by police is dangerous
New cryptocurrency bill seeks to ban private players
News: The government has listed the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 for the upcoming winter session of Parliament, starting November 29. The bill is yet to be officially approved by the Cabinet. This is among the 26 pieces of legislation, including the repeal of three farm laws, listed for the session.… Continue reading New cryptocurrency bill seeks to ban private players
Dear ‘The Economist’, climate change is a global predicament
News: The Economist recently published a series of reports blaming countries like China and India for much of the carbon-emissions problem. Such international media focus on just Indian and Chinese carbon emissions is unfair and doesn’t help the larger cause of climate change. There is no denying that, in 2020, in absolute terms, China and… Continue reading Dear ‘The Economist’, climate change is a global predicament
The road to a Himalayan blunder
News: The Char Dham road expansion project, to be executed by Min of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), was inaugurated in 2016. In 2018, it was challenged by an NGO for its potential impact on the Himalayan ecology. The Supreme Court (SC), in 2020, after consultation with the high-powered committee (HPC) and on the basis… Continue reading The road to a Himalayan blunder
