Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding increasing state surveillance in India, measures to safeguard privacy. Synopsis: There seems to be a concerted effort to create a surveillance state, monitor free flow of information and use technology to control instead of empowering citizens. Increasing rate of surveillance in India and measures that must be taken to counter… Continue reading Pegasus scandal points to the making of a surveillance state in India
Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Resolving issues with the discom-sector. Synopsis: The Central government is facing opposition to the Electricity Amendment Bill 2021 even before it is introduced in Parliament. Examining key concerns being raised. Context West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister requesting that the Bill not be brought before Parliament claiming… Continue reading Explained: Electricity amendment bill 2021 —why are states such as WB opposing it?
IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report: Findings and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the IPCC and their reports3 About the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report4 Key findings of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report4.1 Tropical Cyclones4.2 Green House gases and CO2 emissions4.3 Global warming4.4 Sea level rise4.5 Rainfall4.6 Heatwaves4.7 Snow4.8 Large Volcanic events4.9 The compound of extreme events4.10 Other findings5 Key findings of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment… Continue reading IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report: Findings and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding the Afghan issue from a regional perspective. Synopsis: Importance of the Gulf countries in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan. Background The Taliban has been making rapid advances across Afghanistan by resorting to widespread violence since the US began withdrawing its troops from the country on May 1. The US has… Continue reading The importance of the Gulf in shaping the geopolitics of Afghanistan
Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
Source: live mint Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Boost to the host country:4 Analyzing other variables:5 Conclusion: Synopsis: Empirical data shows that the host country gets benefitted from hosting the Olympics. It raises their medal count. Background: Hosting Olympic Games is an economic disaster, even in non-pandemic times. A recent estimate suggests that the cost doubled from initial… Continue reading Here’s a sure-fire way to boost your count of Olympic medals
Uncaging the Indian tiger from attestations and thumb prints
Source: Livemint Relevance: Significance of digital empowerment of States Synopsis: States must increase the adoption of digital technology to boost the overall ease of doing business. Presently, despite many initiatives by central government, states lag behind implementing digital solutions, resulting in a low ease of doing business. What is e-Rupi? This pre-paid voucher is provided… Continue reading Uncaging the Indian tiger from attestations and thumb prints
Jal Jeevan Mission: Flowing in the right direction
Source: Business Standard Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Jal Jeevan Mission:4 Benefits of JJM:5 Progress of JJM:6 Other measures that JJM can take: Synopsis: Jal Jeevan Mission promises to go down in history as an iconic development initiative. Its objectives can be duly achieved by encouraging greater participation of corporations and charitable trusts towards it. Background:… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission: Flowing in the right direction
Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy
Source: AIR What is the News? Indian Navy took part in a bilateral exercise named ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy off the coast of Abu Dhabi. About Exercise Zayed Talwar 2021: Exercise Zayed Talwar is a bilateral naval exercise between Indian and UAE Navy. Aim: The exercise is designed to… Continue reading Indian Navy undertakes bilateral exercise ‘Zayed Talwar 2021’ with UAE Navy
At 1.2 million India has highest number of snakebites in the world
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Snakebite Deaths:3 Snakebite Cases in India:4 Initiatives against Snakebite deaths: What is the News? According to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR), India has seen an estimated 1.2 million (12 lakh) snakebite deaths from 2000 to 2019, an average of 58,000 per year.… Continue reading At 1.2 million India has highest number of snakebites in the world
‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister for Minority Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about the Seekho aur Kamao Scheme About Seekho aur Kamao Scheme: Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) is a scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Purpose: It is a Skill development scheme for the youth of the 14… Continue reading ‘Seekho Aur Kamao’ Scheme
