Source: Times of India Introduction: The gap in learning outcomes has been acknowledged across the world. World Bank data indicate nearly 220 million students have faced the brunt of the pandemic’s impact on education. Education technology solution provider TeamLease Edtech surveyed over 700 students and officials from 75 Indian universities to assess the learning gap… Continue reading E-classes leading to learning gaps in higher education: Survey
Can state immunity be invoked in Cairn Energy case?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article highlights options before India in the Cairn energy case. Synopsis: State immunity can be invoked to resist the seizure of sovereign assets, but not commercial properties. Besides, fighting the case will consume an enormous amount of resources and attract bad press. Contents1 Background2 Implications 3 State immunity – a possible… Continue reading Can state immunity be invoked in Cairn Energy case?
B3W – An alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Countering China’s growing influence in developing and low income countries. Synopsis: It is an analysis of G7’s counter to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Contents1 Background2 What is B3W?3 Why countering BRI is necessary?4 Major projects under BRI Background G-7 leaders have proposed Build Back Better World (B3W) to counter… Continue reading B3W – An alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Astronomers from VASCO detect nine star-like objects
Source: PIB What is the news? A study by an international collaboration of astronomers (VASCO project) has identified an occurrence of nine stars like objects that appeared and vanished in a small region within half an hour in an old photographic plate. Astronomers collaborating across countries track vanishing and appearing celestial objects by comparing old… Continue reading Astronomers from VASCO detect nine star-like objects
How we fail our culture
Source: Times of India Relevance: Culture and heritage should be given importance in government policies. Presently, it is being neglected. Synopsis: India is a great civilization. But no government makes institutional investments for protecting its heritage. Status of priority to culture and Heritage in India Successive governments in India have given neglected culture One, Cabinet… Continue reading How we fail our culture
Abolish the law
Source: Indian Express , The Hindu Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Why should it be abolished?4 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The recent petitions in SC may set the tone for what would be a comprehensive reconsideration of a section that has been frequently and wrongfully used. Background: Four petitions are currently in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality… Continue reading Abolish the law
Why the Amazon forests are no longer acting as a carbon sink
Source – The Indian Express Relevance – It can be major development because Amazon is the biggest rainforest and should have been the biggest source of oxygen as well. Synopsis – The Amazon forest goes from absorbing carbon dioxide to emitting it. The emissions are produced by fires, higher temperatures, and climate change, resulting in… Continue reading Why the Amazon forests are no longer acting as a carbon sink
Do Tigers Have a Right to Privacy? Yes: Uttarakhand keeping wildlife reserves always open is problematic at many levels
Source: Times of India Relevance: The time has come to grant the right to privacy to animals. Synopsis: The Uttarakhand government has decided to keep the Jim Corbett National Park and the Rajaji Tiger Reserve open all year round to boost tourism. This raises an important question, has the time come to grant the right… Continue reading Do Tigers Have a Right to Privacy? Yes: Uttarakhand keeping wildlife reserves always open is problematic at many levels
Curbs on foreign card firms
Source: Indian Express Relevance – Data localization is being taken seriously in India. Aspirants must have knowledge of all aspects linked to it. Synopsis: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has barred three foreign card payment network companies (Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club) from taking new customers on board over the issue of storing… Continue reading Curbs on foreign card firms
Fuel price surge: What India can learn from Biden and Sunak’s tax policies
Source: Business Standard Relevance – The article highlights the options that government can use instead of increasing oil prices. Synopsis: Government should tax the rich to find alternate avenues to raise public resources. When the times change, the policy has to adapt Contents1 Background2 Why India should find other avenues to raise revenue resources?3 What… Continue reading Fuel price surge: What India can learn from Biden and Sunak’s tax policies
