Source: Down To Earth (Article 1, Article 2) Relevance: It is a critical analysis of the UP’s new proposed population policy. Synopsis: UP’s new population policy and draft law try to use punishment as a tool to control fertility levels. However, evidence shows that focusing on the education and empowerment of women can yield better results.… Continue reading Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness
NITI Aayog and IEA launch ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’
Source: PIB What is the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) in association with NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Renewables Integration in India 2021”. Contents1 About Renewables Integration in India 2021 Report:2 Renewable Energy Penetration in India:3 Future Prospects of Renewable Energy:4 What the Indian States should do? About Renewables Integration in India 2021… Continue reading NITI Aayog and IEA launch ‘Renewables Integration in India 2021’
What is a dying declaration, and when can it be set aside?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Dying Declaration?3 Who can record dying declarations?4 Do dying declarations always need corroboration? What is the News? A special CBI court convicted two policemen and awarded them life sentences for the custodial death of a murder accused who was burnt alive inside a police… Continue reading What is a dying declaration, and when can it be set aside?
Gig economy can boost jobs for women
Source: Livemint What is the News? According to a study by UNDP and FICCI, the rise of the gig economy has the potential to boost women’s employment in formal jobs. Key Findings of the Study: The rise of the gig economy following the coronavirus outbreak has the potential to boost women’s employment in formal jobs.… Continue reading Gig economy can boost jobs for women
Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Project:3 Why has the US opposed the Pipeline Project?4 Why has the US now approved the Project? What is the News? The United States has now signaled its approval for the completion of a Nord Stream 2 pipeline between Russia and Germany.… Continue reading Why has the US changed its mind on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline?
Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Source: Times of India Contents1 What is the news?2 Background:3 What did the court say?4 Way Ahead: What is the news? The Uttarakhand HC observed that the matter of banning meat concerns the fundamental rights of citizens. India is a country where 70% of the population eats non-vegetarian food, and hence meat ban is… Continue reading Meat ban is a matter of fundamental rights, not of majority vs minority
Haunting Our Seas: How ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings
Source: Times of India Relevance – Marine life is facing threats from human-induced pollutants. Ghost nets are one of the threats that require urgent attention. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Menace of Ghost Nets:4 Initiatives taken to solve the problem of ghost net: Synopsis: Ghost nets put severe stress on marine species, which threaten their survival. A… Continue reading Haunting Our Seas: How ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings
The Ganga’s message
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India must take its laws on waste seriously to stop microplastics pollution. Synopsis: Microplastic pollution around the world demands the proper implementation of existing laws and global collaboration. Contents1 Introduction:2 Other challenges with the Ganga:3 Reason for microplastic increase in Ganga:4 Suggestions: Introduction: The Ganga might have stood witness to many stages… Continue reading The Ganga’s message
Polluted river stretches in India: A list across states
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Understanding reasons behind polluted river stretches in India Synopsis: Various Indian states have a large number of polluted river stretches. What are the reasons behind it and steps taken by the government to address the problem? Contents1 Background2 Performance of states3 Reasons behind polluted river stretches4 Steps taken by the govt… Continue reading Polluted river stretches in India: A list across states
‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons
Source: The Hindu Relevance – Proper human treatment of prisoners is one of the aspects of ensuring human rights in India. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Background:3 Guidelines by NIMHANS:4 Need of Guidelines: Synopsis: The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) issues guidelines for dealing with mental health challenges. It proposes a ‘Gatekeeper Model’, where… Continue reading ‘Gatekeeper Model’ mooted to prevent suicides in prisons
