Synopsis: India faces many challenges in reducing dependence on coal and oil but the greater use of gas in our energy mix could ease the way. Introduction The coal crisis has forced the Indian government to ramp up domestic production and imports of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, while the world focuses on net-zero carbon… Continue reading India’s difficult transition from fossil fuels to net-zero emissions
Water governance reform
Synopsis: Given the level of the water crisis in India, there is an urgent need to take a deeper look at water management and water governance in India. Introduction Ever since Independence, the governance of water has suffered from at least three major issues or artificial divisions: between irrigation and drinking water, Surface and groundwater… Continue reading Water governance reform
The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it
Synopsis: There is a frequent economic crisis in India like coal, onion, petrol, etc. This needs immediate attention for preventing it. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the coal crisis is unique?3 How the inflation targets are met without any major economic impact?4 Why did RBI and government fail to spot the economic crisis?5 What has to be… Continue reading The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it
Geo-Economics Of Two Quads
Synopsis: Both Quads offer tremendous opportunities to India. But India has to be cautious and maintain its relations with non Quad countries in the region. Introduction Recently, the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to launch a new Quadrilateral Economic Forum to have shared interests in West Asia. India is already a… Continue reading Geo-Economics Of Two Quads
What is PLI for?
Synopsis: The Production-Linked Incentive scheme must drive learning to compete, not manufacture. Introduction The Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has arose fresh interest in investing in domestic manufacturing. The scheme goes together with tariffs, on the finished product and often on the components involved. For example, Mobile phones have over the last three years been subject… Continue reading What is PLI for?
Extending BSF’s powers won’t resolve policing problems, security threats
Synopsis: Flaws in the security architecture and measures needed to fill the void. Introduction Union home ministry extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Forces (BSF) from 15 to 50 kms, citing uniformity as the reason. The decision appears to have been taken without consulting the states whose police forces are directly affected by it,… Continue reading Extending BSF’s powers won’t resolve policing problems, security threats
The global tax revolution
Synopsis: The OECD agreement on global tax on MNCs, its impact and benefits. Contents1 Introduction2 How would the new global tax regime work?3 How were MNCs taxed till now and the associated issues with it?4 What are the resultant impacts seen on countries?5 What are the challenges for India? Introduction International tax jurisprudence received a… Continue reading The global tax revolution
By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO
Source: This post is based on the article “By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO” published in “Down to Earth” on 20th October 2021. What is the news? At the ongoing World Meteorological Congress, World Meteorological Congress has endorsed the ‘Water Declaration’, wherein early warnings about floods and… Continue reading By 2030, early warnings on floods and droughts to be available for all: WMO
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – October 2021 – First week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 1st week
India’s race to secure Lithium – Opportunities and Challenges: Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why Lithium is so significant for India?3 What are the issues and challenges faced by India w.r.t Lithium?4 What steps have been taken by govt to secure Lithium?5 Are there any alternatives to Lithium?6 What is the way forward for India? Introduction First traces of Lithium in India were… Continue reading India’s race to secure Lithium – Opportunities and Challenges: Explained, pointwise
