Source: This post is based on article “Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change” published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Role of women to address the water crisis of India. Synopsis: Increased women participation in groundwater management will shift the intended objectives from technology to governance, demand… Continue reading Conserving groundwater: Role of women crucial in bringing about significant change
India is indeed walking the green talk
Source: This post is based on the article “India is indeed walking the green talk” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: India’s effort to mitigate climate change. Synopsis: India is doing its part to fulfil its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under Paris Agreement. When compared with other countries, India is doing better… Continue reading India is indeed walking the green talk
Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
Source: This post is based on the article “Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation” published in The Times of India on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Reservation for women in the legislature. Synopsis: Providing reservations for women in a way that makes the parliament gender equal. Context: With women performing excellently in sports, cinema & other… Continue reading Break the deadlock: Increase women’s representation
7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Source: This post is based on the article “7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana” published in the PIB on 28th August 2021. Relevance: To Understand PMJDY Recently, PM Jan Dhan Yojana (PM-JDY) has completed its 7 successful years of implementation. What is PMJDY? It is National Mission for Financial Inclusion to ensure access to… Continue reading 7 years of PM Jan Dhan Yojana
Marital Rape: An indignity to women
Source: This post is based on the article “Marital Rape: An indignity to women” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Understand the issue of Marital Rape. Synopsis: The marital rape exception is antithetical to women’s dignity, equality and autonomy. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the person has been discharged from Section 376?3 However, there… Continue reading Marital Rape: An indignity to women
Still hanging fire on transparency
Source: This post is based on the article “Still hanging fire on transparency” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Understand issues of criminalization of politics. Synopsis: Courts need to go beyond appealing to the fictional conscience of our lawmakers. Contents1 Context2 Instructions by SC3 There are many instances in the past where… Continue reading Still hanging fire on transparency
The vaccine’s last mile problem
Source: This post is based on the article “The vaccine’s last-mile problem” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: Universalisation of vaccination programme. Synopsis: In vaccination programmes, which have complex delivery requirements, the last mile means to make or break. Context The article highlights the problem of increased inequalities in vaccination, which have… Continue reading The vaccine’s last mile problem
Conserving Chitkul: Why the ‘last village of India’ cannot be allowed to drown in plastic
Source: This post is based on the article “Conserving Chitkul: Why the ‘last village of India’ cannot be allowed to drown in plastic” published in Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. What is the news? Plastic waste is making its way to even remote locations in the mountainous regions such as “Chitkul (in Himachal Pradesh)”… Continue reading Conserving Chitkul: Why the ‘last village of India’ cannot be allowed to drown in plastic
Banks could end up beholden to online platforms with reach
Source: This post is based on the article “Banks could end up beholden to online platforms with reach” published in Livemint on 30th August 2021. Relevance: Disruption in the banking sector by tech giants. Synopsis: Deposit mobilization through Big Tech apps might weaken banks. Contents1 What has happened?2 Significance3 Implications4 Global examples5 The present scenario… Continue reading Banks could end up beholden to online platforms with reach
World freed from toxic leaded petrol: A global win
Source: This post is based on the article “World freed from toxic leaded petrol: A global win” published in the Down to Earth on 31st August 2021. Relevance: removal of lead from petrol Synopsis: It is a remarkable achievement for the global community to remove lead from petrol across the world. It will have positive… Continue reading World freed from toxic leaded petrol: A global win
