Synopsis: “Net-zero emissions” is in the news, and government leaders and CEOs are under pressure to discuss as to how they’ll reduce their countries’ or businesses’ impact on climate change. Contents1 Introduction2 What does net-zero emissions actually mean?3 How companies claim net-zero emissions?4 Then, why carbon credits draw criticism?5 Why do net-zero emissions matter?6 How… Continue reading More companies pledge ‘net-zero’ emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?
Changing the agri exports basket
Synopsis: India has the potential to become a global leader in the food processing sector, by making changes to Agri export basket. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current scenario of agriculture?3 How export from agricultural sector has evolved over the years?4 What are the challenges still existing?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Indian… Continue reading Changing the agri exports basket
Jack Ma’s point on collateral-free lending holds relevance in India
Synopsis: The opportunities that cash-flow-based lending offer can have a profound influence on easing some of the constraints on smaller enterprises Contents1 Introduction2 What criticism did Jack Ma levy on traditional credit disbursal?3 What alternative did he suggest?4 Why Jack Ma’s vision holds significance for India?5 How the shift towards cash-flow-based lending can revolutionise Indian… Continue reading Jack Ma’s point on collateral-free lending holds relevance in India
Focus on agri-exports
Synopsis: Reforms that needs to be undertaken to achieve full potential of Agri exports in India Introduction The pandemic-driven supply shortage of farm goods and the resultant inc in price in the global market had given India an opportunity to strengthen its Agri-exports. Consequently, rice exports almost doubled to an all-time high of 9.5 million… Continue reading Focus on agri-exports
What counts is seldom counted: About Census
Synopsis: The census in India has been postponed due to the pandemic. Such events are rare. This also opens up the opportunity to discuss utility and changes to the census. Contents1 Introduction2 Why census is essential?3 What are the factors leading to the under or non-utilization of census data?4 What is the challenge of enumerating… Continue reading What counts is seldom counted: About Census
Creating citizen centric police
Synopsis: Despite Prakash Singh’s judgement on police reforms, the reforms largely remain on paper. Thus, this demands a closer and deeper analysis. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges facing police reforms?3 What were the recommendations given by the Supreme Court?4 What should be the way forward? Introduction On September 22, 2006, in the historic Judgement… Continue reading Creating citizen centric police
India warns of reciprocal measures if UK doesnt recognise COVISHIELD
Synopsis: The UK seems to have adopted a discriminatory policy towards Indian manufactured Covishield. This has not gone down well within India. Contents1 Introduction2 Why new UK rules are considered discriminatory?3 What is the impact of the new UK policy?4 What is UK’s response?4.1 About the UK’s new travel rules5 What should be the way… Continue reading India warns of reciprocal measures if UK doesnt recognise COVISHIELD
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #189 : RN Choubey Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Tamil Literature Optional
Board: RN Choubey Date of Interview: 01/09/2021 Graduation: BE ECE Optional: Tamil literature. Home State: Tamil Nadu Work exp: SDM, Tamilnadu civil service To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Introduce yourself- your academic background and work experience. Is your training over? Do you like your job as RDO(Revenue Divisional Officer? Subsidies distort… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #189 : RN Choubey Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Tamil Literature Optional
Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has implemented several reforms to ensure Industrial Safety in critical premises such as petroleum installations, explosive manufacturing facilities, cylinder filling and storage premises among others. Which organization is responsible for Industrial Safety in the Petroleum… Continue reading Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
Explained: Why Assam govt is burning 2,500 rhino horns in a special ceremony
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Greater One-Horned Rhino3 Habitat of Greater One-Horned Rhino4 Conservation Status of Greater One-Horned Rhino5 Threats faced by Greater One-Horned Rhino6 Conservation measures to protect Greater One-Horned Rhino What is the News? Assam will mark World Rhino Day — September 22 — with a special ceremony by burning a stockpile… Continue reading Explained: Why Assam govt is burning 2,500 rhino horns in a special ceremony
