Board: Manoj Soni sir Profile: Btech in Engineering, Physics from IIT Delhi Optional: Physics Hobby: Student mentoring, Blogging, Covid cashrelief fundraiser Work experience: Milaan Foundation (India Fellow social leadership program) Summer research internships at University of Saarland and Leibniz institute in Germany Chairman (M1) 1. What is milaan foundation and what did you do there?… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #04 : Manoj Soni Board, Physics Optional, Student mentoring, Blogging Hobbies
PM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC
Source : The Hindu, Indian express, Mint, Times of India What is the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a debate on maritime security at UNSC. 5 Principle Framework from India– Indian PM laid down the framework: Removal of barriers to maritime trade: First framework called for removal of barriers to maritime trade, in this… Continue reading PM Modi outlines five-point framework for maritime security debate at UNSC
A circular economy for plastic
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Dealing with plastic waste Synopsis: The Plastic pact model to address plastic pollution is now being brought to India by CII and WWF India. An analysis of the plastic waste issue and solutions offered by plastic pact model. Contents1 Why plastic waste needs to be managed?2 The solution for India3 What… Continue reading A circular economy for plastic
World Indigenous Peoples Day: How net-zero climate goal alienates tribals
Source: DTE Relevance: To analyse the concept of ‘Net-Zero’ emission. Synopsis: With the rising popularity of the ‘Net-Zero’ emission concept, it is time to analyze all its facets. Introduction The impacts of climate change are now visible from melting glaciers to climatological disasters. The polluters can no more deny or dismiss this. But they have… Continue reading World Indigenous Peoples Day: How net-zero climate goal alienates tribals
The shaky foundation of Labor Law Reforms
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the challenges with the recent labour reforms Synopsis: Government sought to reform the labour by bringing long-pending labour reforms. Despite their positives, there are many challenges associated with the labour reforms. Contents1 Introduction2 Issues with the enactment of the bills:3 Government arguments in support of the bills:4 Challenges with… Continue reading The shaky foundation of Labor Law Reforms
Tax certainty is critical if the economy is to attract enough capital
Source: ToI Relevance: Issue of retrospective taxation Synopsis: The repeal of the retrospective tax decision helps to minimize the risk of authorities taking harmful and unpredictable decisions. Contents1 Background2 Introduction3 Adverse impact of Retrospective taxation4 Positives of curb on Retrospective taxation Background Read Here: Retrospective taxation and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill – Explained Introduction It… Continue reading Tax certainty is critical if the economy is to attract enough capital
The foreign stimulus
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Foreign money pouring into the start-up universe may finally provide the stimulus to the economy that the government was unable to provide. This money would help the country to achieve a sustained growth rate of 7% for the coming years. Background: The Indian start-up scene is on fire. In the first six… Continue reading The foreign stimulus
Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Nuclear energy Development in India. Synopsis: A picture of the slow progress of greenfield projects under the Indo-US nuclear deal. Current scenario of some projects. Background Signed in 2005, the 123 agreement signed between the United States of America and the Republic of India is known as the Indo-US nuclear… Continue reading Years after Indo-US nuclear deal, very little progress on n-deal projects
Protection from Police
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights the police actions on vulnerable people and steps to stop the custodial deaths Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 Problems with these provisions:4 What needs to be done? Synopsis: The CJI has raised concerns over the threat of human rights issues in police custody. CJI’s remarks should expedite steps to stop custodial torture.… Continue reading Protection from Police
Misinformation through Feminist Lens
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understand misinformation against women Synopsis: The Internet has empowered society, but also created a new threat of disinformation against women. This needs a detailed analysis as a healthy democracy should empower and protect the entire society. Contents1 About the misinformation on Gender:2 Major problems:3 Examples of Feminist movements:4 Way Forward: About the… Continue reading Misinformation through Feminist Lens
