What is the news? The Basai Wetlands has shrunk to a quarter of its original size over the years. Where is Basai Wetland? Basai Wetland is located in Gurgaon, Haryana. The wetland lies in one of the paleochannel of the Sahibi River, a tributary of Yamuna which originates from the Aravalli range in Rajasthan and… Continue reading Basai Wetlands: An oasis in the heart of a concrete jungle
Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19
What is the news? The World Health Organisation(WHO) has released a report titled “Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19”. What is the purpose of the report? The report quantifies the additional COVID-19 healthcare waste generated, describes current healthcare waste management systems and solutions to reduce the impact of waste on… Continue reading Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19
Govt approved Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)
What is the news? The government has approved the continuation of the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) from 2021-22 till March 2026. What is the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To develop infrastructure for the leather sector, address environmental concerns specific to the… Continue reading Govt approved Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)
Black Percher: Rare insect sighted in Seshachalam
What is the News? Black Percher was sighted for the first time in the Seshachalam Hill ranges recently. What is Black Percher? Black percher or black ground skimmer (Diplacodes lefebvrii) is a species of dragonfly. It belongs to the phylum arthropoda, class insecta and order odonata. Range: It is a very widespread and common species… Continue reading Black Percher: Rare insect sighted in Seshachalam
Our broken system of clearances
News: Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has said that it will rank the state environmental impact assessment authorities based on the speed at which environmental approvals are given. What is the issue with such ranking? Read Here How the EIA process of assessment has been systematically destroyed over the years?… Continue reading Our broken system of clearances
How to create a better power distribution Network
News: Government in July 2021 launched Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) scheme This is the latest of many central government grant-based programmes towards electricity distribution network investments. This has been introduced to increase access and improving performance in the electricity distribution sector. What is the Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) scheme? The… Continue reading How to create a better power distribution Network
About Green clearances: The missing green
News: For many years, many environmentalists have raised the apprehension that a large number of infrastructure projects in the country are implemented without mandatory due diligence. They often complain of irregularities in green clearances. There have also been reports that mega initiatives proposed in the country in the last 15 years have failed to fulfil their… Continue reading About Green clearances: The missing green
5g technology: Fixing frequencies first
News: In the recent budget, the Finance Minister announced that the Government proposes to conduct the “required spectrum auctions” in 2022 to facilitate the roll-out of 5G mobile phone services in fiscal 2022-23. The government has been keen on implementing this technology due to its ability to serve as an enabler of economic growth and… Continue reading 5g technology: Fixing frequencies first
The interpretative answer to the hijab row
News: Recently, six students were banned from entering a college in Karnataka’s Udupi district for wearing a hijab. Read more here: https://forumias.com/blog/9-pm-daily-current-affairs-brief-february-5th-2022/#f4 What is the implication of the essential religious practices test? It assured traditionalists that the Court would be sympathetic to their respective religious faiths. But on the other hand, it also supported state-sponsored… Continue reading The interpretative answer to the hijab row
Weighing in on a health data retention plan
News: Recently, the National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated a consultation process on the retention of health data by healthcare providers in India. NHA administers the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Why a privacy-centric policy is needed for health data retention plan? One, health care access is not in good shape in India. Thus, many… Continue reading Weighing in on a health data retention plan
