Source: This post is based on the article “Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: “UN Study” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. What is the news? Recently, a study titled “Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Freshwater Aquatic, Terrestrial and Avian Migratory Species in the Asia and Pacific Region” was… Continue reading Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
Source: This post is based on the article “Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Solar power’s role in addressing the issues of groundwater exploitation and DISCOM distress. Synopsis: Substantial investment subsidies on the solar pump has the potential to address the irrigation-energy nexus in the… Continue reading Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
The truth about asset monetisation
Source: This post is based on the article “The truth about asset monetisation” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Resource mobilisation and Investment in Infrastructure Synopsis: Criticism of the government’s plans to lease out assets to private players, raise resources for public investment, is baseless. Criticism of NMP is baseless Arguments have… Continue reading The truth about asset monetisation
Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future
Source: This post is based on the article “Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future” published in Livemint on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Social Stock Exchange Synopsis: The concept of a Social Stock Exchange is a worthy idea, but still needs deliberation and consultations with all stakeholders. Context The Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future
Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs
Source: This post is based on the article “Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: e-commerce in India, Flaws in GST structure, challenges faced by MSMEs Synopsis: India’s indirect taxation needs immediate harmonization to put offline and online business transactions on par. Context Only 27%… Continue reading Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs
Does the economy need more people?
Source: This post is based on the article “Does the economy need more people?” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Technological advancement and its impact on Demography. Synopsis: In the age of technological disruptions and climate change, the case for a young and fast-growing population driving India’s economy is growing weaker. Is… Continue reading Does the economy need more people?
China opens first road-rail transport link to Indian Ocean
Source: This post is based on the following articles: China opens first road-rail transport link to Indian Ocean published in The Hindu on 1st Sep 2021. China expands its activities to Sri Lanka’s north; India worried published in TOI on 1st Sep 2021. What is the news? Firstly, the first shipments on a newly-launched railway line… Continue reading China opens first road-rail transport link to Indian Ocean
India in chair, UNSC adopts resolution on Taliban; Russia and China abstain
Source: This post is based on the following articles: “Under India’s presidency, UNSC adopts strong resolution on Afghanistan” published in TOI on 31st August 2021 “India in chair, UNSC adopts resolution on Taliban; Russia and China abstain” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2021 “UNSC resolution addresses “key resolution on Afghanistan”: India” published in… Continue reading India in chair, UNSC adopts resolution on Taliban; Russia and China abstain
The next step in democratic evolution is overdue
Source: This post is based on the article “The next step in democratic evolution is overdue” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: The article highlights the importance of democracy and the base or structure on which it is built i.e constitutions and laws. Synopsis: India must change, from elected authoritarianism towards participative… Continue reading The next step in democratic evolution is overdue
Making the Paralympics count
Source: This post is based on the article “Making the Paralympics count” published in The Hindu on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Paralympics empowering disabled people Synopsis: This is the chance to improve the conditions of the disabled pursuing sports and to refresh the way we view disability. Context: About 2.2% of the Indian population is… Continue reading Making the Paralympics count
