Synopsis: With worsening trajectory of climate change parameters across the world, an increased incidence of zoonotic diseases is also being witnessed. What are the key drivers of increased incidence of zoonotic viruses? Viruses account for almost 50% of new and emerging diseases. Since mid-20th century about 75% of all emerging viruses are zoonotic, they spill… Continue reading COP26, Covid & our species
Download EPIC! September 2021
Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine, September 2021 Dear Forumites, The new edition of EPIC magazine comes when the academic cycle has been refreshed after the conduction of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2021. Also, the mains examination is just 2 months away, hence it is advised at this junction to revise all the… Continue reading Download EPIC! September 2021
The Court’s order on Pegasus still falls short
Synopsis: Instead of constituting a committee to inquire into the allegations made in the Pegasus case, SC could have made use of other prerogative powers available to it. Introduction On October 27, the Supreme Court of India appointed an independent committee to inquire into the Pegasus case. But the court’s order still falls short of… Continue reading The Court’s order on Pegasus still falls short
Our pandemic failures should inform climate-response talks
Synopsis: The fight against COVID and climate change has suffered from misinformation. Both require strong measures and popular support. Contents1 Introduction2 How COVID has been a series of failures?3 What do these failures have to do with climate?4 What are the lessons leaders and officials meeting in Glasgow should keep in mind?5 What is the… Continue reading Our pandemic failures should inform climate-response talks
How to decarbonize: On decarbonization
Synopsis: Central planning in decarbonization will impose excessive costs upon society. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the state’s role is essential?3 What are the drawbacks of a centrally planned decarbonization process?4 Why locally suitable mechanisms for decarbonization are best suited for India?5 Why carbon tax is considered the right mechanism to induce local innovative thinking towards decarbonisation?6… Continue reading How to decarbonize: On decarbonization
Vote for continuity
Synopsis: RBI should focus more on inflation management. Contents1 Introduction2 How was the central bank’s response to the pandemic ?3 What are the problems faced by RBI during the pandemic?4 Should RBI follow IMF’s Suggestion?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Union government has given a three-year extension to Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Vote for continuity
Future Imperfect: On unemployment
Synopsis: There is a huge pool of unemployed university graduates with unfulfilled aspirations. The present situation and the steps that can be taken to address this issue. Contents1 Introduction2 What has led to an increase in the enrollment?3 What are the associated concerns?4 What are the existing challenges with vocational institutions?5 What is the way… Continue reading Future Imperfect: On unemployment
Suicides rose to all-time high in 2020, daily wagers made up greatest share
What is the news? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the Accidental Deaths and Suicides report 2020. About the Accidental Deaths and Suicides report 2020 The report divides suicides into nine categories — apart from daily wagers, housewives and people working in the farm sector, etc, The NCRB omitted a chapter on Central… Continue reading Suicides rose to all-time high in 2020, daily wagers made up greatest share
Semiconductor crunch: Govt plans mega package to woo investments
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the production-linked incentive plan3 About semiconductors4 What are the opportunities for India? What is the news? India will roll out a mega multi-billion-dollar capital support and production-linked incentive plan to push the manufacturing of semiconductors. About the production-linked incentive plan The ambitious plan is being coordinated and monitored closely… Continue reading Semiconductor crunch: Govt plans mega package to woo investments
National Commission For Women Launches Pan-India Legal Awareness Programme For Women In Collaboration With NALSA
What is the News? National Commission for Women (NCW) along with National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has launched a pan-India Legal Awareness Program for Women titled “Empowerment of Women through Legal Awareness”. What are the objectives of the Program? To hold regular sessions to impart practical knowledge to women about legal rights and remedies provided… Continue reading National Commission For Women Launches Pan-India Legal Awareness Programme For Women In Collaboration With NALSA
