Synopsis: Countries like India, which are leading the adoption of climate change measures, will have to encourage energy companies to embrace higher levels of AI usage. Introduction As the world pushes to mitigate the impact of climate change, it will have to rely much on emerging technologies. The foundational shift of energy transition from fossil-based… Continue reading Carbon neutrality powered by AI
Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change
Synopsis: India should incentivize the production of millets to enhance food security and score gains on climate resilience. Contents1 Introduction2 How are millets significant for India?3 What steps have been taken by the govt?4 What are the challenges?5 What measures can govt take? Introduction In 2021, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring… Continue reading Millets could help India mitigate malnutrition and climate change
Public sector banks and corporate governance
Synopsis: Issues that are hampering the performance of PSBs, consequences and the way forward. What are the issues affecting the performance of PSBs? Delay in appointments of CEO’s and MD’s of PSSBs: In the recent past, after the MD and CEO of Bank of Baroda stepped down, his successor took charge after 100 days. Whereas,… Continue reading Public sector banks and corporate governance
Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
Synopsis: Regulator’s proposal for code of conduct for the Committee of Creditors (CoC) deserves scrutiny. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the IBBI’s recommendations in its discussion paper?3 Why a code of conduct is needed?4 Why a code of conduct might not be the solution?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of… Continue reading Another IBC fix? (On a Code of Conduct for CoC)
National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Synopsis: Monetisation of assets to generate value is a step in the right direction, but the underlying problems and challenges that led to underutilization of these assets need to be ascertained too. Proper execution of NMP based on a policy which is refined gradually as per the feedback received is the way forward. Background Read… Continue reading National monetization pipeline betrays narrow outlook
Drug debacle: Endangered vulture population still under threat
Synopsis: India’s vulture populations are not safe; they are still small to recover quickly and will not survive another catastrophic event. Contents1 Introduction2 Why is vulture more vulnerable?3 Though the usage of diclofenac in India has reduced considerably now, it is continued to be misused in some places. Moreover, the vulture population is more vulnerable… Continue reading Drug debacle: Endangered vulture population still under threat
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #103 : Smita Nagraj Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional,
Date of Interview: 02/09/2021 Board: Smita Nagraj Madam Home City/State: Wardha/Nagpur/Maharashtra Background: M.Sc. Physics Optional: PSIR, To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman You are from Wardha.. Is Gandhi ji’s lifestyle relevant today? Do you find people following him now a days? Which ideas’ of Gandhiji have outlived its utility You mentioned… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #103 : Smita Nagraj Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional,
To tackle nutrition challenges, we must also address sanitation issues
Synopsis: Understand how the interplay of food and hygiene are important for complete nutrition. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of national/International Organisations?3 Studies about linkage of malnutrition with hygiene4 What should be the Indian strategy to counter diarrhoea and malnutrition? Introduction Of all the problems confronting the youth, nutritional insecurity is the worst. It… Continue reading To tackle nutrition challenges, we must also address sanitation issues
The judicial role in improving law making: The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
Synopsis: Rushed laws sacrifice core ideals of constitutional democracy, the judiciary can play a crucial role in course-correcting the Parliament. Introduction Deterioration in the quality of debate has prompted demands for reform of legislative procedures. Speaking on the matter, while CJI suggested that intellectuals enter politics, the Judiciary itself can play a positive role in… Continue reading The judicial role in improving law making: The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
Synopsis: A Socio-economic caste-based census becomes a necessary precondition to initiate any meaningful reform. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the problem with the current system?3 How does insufficiency of data impact policymaking?4 What needs to be done?5 What can be the way ahead? Introduction Recently, the central government’s decision to introduce reservations for Other Backward Classes… Continue reading The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
