Synopsis: While the world is gathered at Glasgow for COP26 meeting and finalizing the climate action roadmap for the coming years, new threats to environment have already come up. Countries need to start thinking about solutions to these issues right away. Otherwise, a decade down the line, they will find that they are in a… Continue reading The green issues of tomorrow
Mixed signals on growth-inflation dynamics
Synopsis: The post pandemic trajectory of economy has some trends and facts which are both challenging as well as encouraging. Introduction The current economic cycle is a rare one, induced by a major public health shock. To revive the economy, massive monetary stimulus was provided by various central banks by following loose monetary policy. We… Continue reading Mixed signals on growth-inflation dynamics
NREGA: low funds, caste-based payment delays, and implications for the economy
What is the news? Two organizations, People’s Action for Employment Guarantee (PAEG) and LibTech India, monitored the government MGNREGA programme and concluded a report known as MGNREGA Tracker. Note: This is the fourth such “tracker” on MGNREGA. What is MGNREGA? Must Read: MGNREGA: Issues and Significance – Explained, pointwise The MGNREGA can play a critical role… Continue reading NREGA: low funds, caste-based payment delays, and implications for the economy
UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict
What is the News? The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a unique first-of-its-kind resolution called “Resolution 2601”. What does Resolution 2601 call for? Resolution 2601 calls for the protection of education in armed conflict. It also, -Condemns attacks against schools, children and teachers. -Urges parties to armed conflict to immediately stop such violence… Continue reading UNSC adopts resolution on protection of education in armed conflict
Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
What is the News? A district autonomous council in Meghalaya has announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021’. What is the purpose of Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021? The bill is aimed at the “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community. If implemented, the proposed… Continue reading Explained: A proposed Bill and its possible ramifications in matrilineal Meghalaya
Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister of Cooperation has launched the Dairy Sahakar Scheme. What is the Dairy Sahakar Scheme? Aim: To encourage the cooperative dairy businesses in the country which will help realize the vision of “from cooperation to prosperity”. Implementing Agency: National Cooperative Development Corporation( NCDC) under the Ministry of Cooperation. Financial… Continue reading Union Minister of Cooperation launches the “Dairy Sahakar” scheme
Statsguru: Six charts show India’s infrastructure projects in a slow lane
What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) has released a report that shows the cost overruns and time overruns for various projects. What are cost and time overrun? Cost overrun: It is an unexpected change in the project budget that ends up increasing the total project cost. Time overrun: It… Continue reading Statsguru: Six charts show India’s infrastructure projects in a slow lane
GoI constitutes 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries to monitor development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP
What is the News? The Government has constituted a 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries to monitor the development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (NMP). Click Here to read about PM Gati Shakti About the Empowered Group of Secretaries(EGoS) Chaired by: It is a 20 member body chaired by the Cabinet Secretary. Members:… Continue reading GoI constitutes 20-member Empowered Group of Secretaries to monitor development and implementation of the PM Gati Shakti NMP
Rescue guide launched for Ganges river dolphin
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released a document for the safe rescue and release of stranded Ganges river dolphins. Who has prepared the document for the Ganges river dolphins? Prepared by: Turtle Survival Alliance and the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department (EFCCD) of the Uttar Pradesh Government. Based on:… Continue reading Rescue guide launched for Ganges river dolphin
BASIC nations underline climate finance goal
What is the News? The Union Environment Minister has delivered the statement on behalf of the BASIC group of countries at the UN Climate Change Conference underway at Glasgow. What was the statement delivered by BASIC Group? Firstly, demanded a clear road map from developed countries on their existing obligations to mobilise $100 billion per… Continue reading BASIC nations underline climate finance goal
