News – Plastic Pollution is increasing in the Mountains, especially Himalayas. Mountains are most environmentally sensitive ecosystems, and are being impacted by the adversities of climate change and other environmental hazards such as increasing plastic waste, at a rapid rate. Waste Management in mountains is crucial for their sustainability. Sources of Plastic waste – High tourist footfall. Plastic used in Packaging Presence of various manufacturing industries. Example– Pharmaceutical Industry in Himachal. Household waste … Continue reading The mountains are calling and they need help
Clean Energy from nuclear fusion is our Planet’s best hope
Context–Author presents the view that although most technologies and tech products deplete our natural resources and contribute heavily to global warming and climate change. However, there is one tech that stands out and rather helps to save the planet that is – Fusion Energy. What is Nuclear Fusion? Nuclear fusion is not a new concept, scientists have known about it since Einstein’s… Continue reading Clean Energy from nuclear fusion is our Planet’s best hope
Delhi Pollution-Looking at social. political facets of climate crisis can help in better adaptation
News– Rising Pollution level is a health hazard and a violation of Article 21. India is currently ranked the fifth-most polluted country in the Global Air Quality Index list. interventions dictated by policies, so far, have been binary in nature. This is primarily because we have been treating air pollution as a technological problem or as one that requires the… Continue reading Delhi Pollution-Looking at social. political facets of climate crisis can help in better adaptation
Government shouldn’t rush to rein in fiscal deficit-NITI Aayog
News–NITI Aayog gas suggested that government should not rush to lower fiscal deficit. This would help economy and will provide a safety net to economy from new emerging variants. While the government has kept the fiscal deficit target for current financial year as 6.8 percent of GDP but it is targeting to lower it to 4.5 percent of GDP… Continue reading Government shouldn’t rush to rein in fiscal deficit-NITI Aayog
Nagaland’s people deserve neither AFSPA nor gun culture
News: The death of innocent civilians by security officers in Nagaland caused outrage of repealing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Contents1 What is AFSPA? What are the challenges associated with it?2 What are the various groups in Nagaland, and how do they proceed?3 What is the present situation?4 What should the government do?… Continue reading Nagaland’s people deserve neither AFSPA nor gun culture
The NFT promise is overhyped even for creative folks
News: The NFT promise is overhyped. Recently, a column titled ‘NFTs are overhyped but useful for a creative economy’ appeared in Mint. The author of that article opines that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the allied technology can alleviate the work-monetization challenges. Without NFTs, the artists and other independent content creators, are left at the mercy… Continue reading The NFT promise is overhyped even for creative folks
How waterways can help improve competitiveness
News: Despite being cost-effective and environment-friendly, domestic waterways play a limited role in hinterland connectivity. Contents1 About inland waterways in India2 What are the benefits of Inland waterways?2.1 Inland waterways and regional trade2.2 Help the economy3 How’s India developing inland waterways? About inland waterways in India India has an extensive network of inland waterways, but they are highly… Continue reading How waterways can help improve competitiveness
Suspension of 12 MPs for entire Winter Session is worrying
News: 12 Rajya Sabha MPs have been suspended for the remainder of the session for bringing disorder in the house. What are the suspension rules of the Rajya Sabha? Read here: Suspension rules of RS Why the present suspension is a cause of concern? Sub Rule 2 of Rule 256 clearly indicates that the matter of… Continue reading Suspension of 12 MPs for entire Winter Session is worrying
School education: Children and schooling in the post covid 19 era
News: The pandemic has exposed the limits of the Nation’s capacity to look after the collective needs of children. It proved that society and state ignored the conditions under which family copes with the demand of childhood. What was the impact of the Covid pandemic on children? Right to education and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan created… Continue reading School education: Children and schooling in the post covid 19 era
India-Germany relations: After 16 years
News: Recently, Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as chancellor of Germany, ending the 16-year tenure of Angela Merkel. Contents1 About Germany’s political system2 What are the policies adopted during Angela Merkel’s term in Germany?3 What are the consequences faced by Germany in phasing-out Nuclear power?4 Why does India need to pay attention to the… Continue reading India-Germany relations: After 16 years
