Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Maya Civilisation?3 Why was this study conducted?4 How was the study conducted, and what are the findings? What is the news? A recent study reveals that drought was likely not the sole reason for the collapse of the ancient Mayan civilization. What is Maya Civilisation? Maya civilization was… Continue reading Why did the Maya civilization collapse? We don’t know yet, but drought was likely not the cause: Study
Indo US Trade- Commerce gets a fillip with improving Agri Market Access
What is the News? In accordance with the discussions at the 12th India – USA trade policy forum meeting, India and the United States have signed the framework agreement for implementing the “2 Vs 2 Agri-Market Access Issues”. What are 2 Vs 2 Agri-Market Access Issues? Under this deal, two Agricultural Products from India will… Continue reading Indo US Trade- Commerce gets a fillip with improving Agri Market Access
INS Vikrant sea trials take it one step closer to its commissioning
What is the News? INS Vikrant is heading out to sea for its third set of sea trials. What is INS Vikrant? INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC-1). The aircraft carrier was built by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy. It is named ‘Vikrant’ as a tribute to… Continue reading INS Vikrant sea trials take it one step closer to its commissioning
New bridge to connect India, Nepal to come up in Dharchula
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal to build a bridge over the Mahakali river. Where will the bridge be constructed? The bridge will be built over the Mahakali river. It will link Dharchula in Uttarakhand with Nepal’s Dharchula. The construction of the bridge… Continue reading New bridge to connect India, Nepal to come up in Dharchula
The baton of forest restoration in the net zero race
News: For carbon sequestration, India must revisit its policy framework and reverse the decreasing participation of local communities. After India’s pledge to set a net-zero target by 2070, at the COP26 summit, Glasgow, saving forests has become much more important. In a study by Griscom (2017), natural climate solutions that also include forests can provide… Continue reading The baton of forest restoration in the net zero race
On Track For 2070 Net Zero Target
Relevance: Clean energy transition News: India’s announcement to reach net-zero emissions by sourcing 50% of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030 is a significant moment for the global fight against climate change. Why it is imperative for India to achieve net-zero emissions? India’s economic growth has been among the highest in the world over… Continue reading On Track For 2070 Net Zero Target
Why India Needs A Fiscal Council
News: Recently, the Union Minister of State for Finance in a written reply to the Parliament ruled out setting up of a fiscal council, which was recommended by the FRBM Review Committee. It was reasoned that, there are institutions that already perform some or all of the proposed functions of the Fiscal Council. For example,… Continue reading Why India Needs A Fiscal Council
What GDP data says about state of economy, its influence on budget priorities
News: Both the first advance estimate (FAE) and the Professional forecasters’ survey, published by the Reserve Bank of India, estimate the Indian economy to expand at 9.2 per cent in 2021-22. There is also an expected sharp increase in nominal GDP, which is estimated to expand by 17.6 per cent this fiscal, much faster than… Continue reading What GDP data says about state of economy, its influence on budget priorities
Tuberculosis(TB): We can’t afford to neglect TB care
News: COVID-19 pandemic put health systems under great stress. The government announced a policy to bolster public health by pledging four new national virology institutes, nine new high containment laboratories and the National Institute of one health. Unfortunately, it did not address other infectious diseases like tuberculosis. Read here: COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB… Continue reading Tuberculosis(TB): We can’t afford to neglect TB care
Discretionary powers of the governor: Some Raj Bhavans are on the war path
News: There have been some incidents that show the friction between the delicate relationships of the constitutional head of state and the elected government. What were the incidents all about? Maharashtra: Governor refused to accept the date of election of the Speaker recommended by the State government. However, this refusal goes against the principle of constitutional… Continue reading Discretionary powers of the governor: Some Raj Bhavans are on the war path
