Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Article analyses impacts of large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Synopsis: The need of the hour is to put a halt to large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Can small hydropower plants offer a sustainable solution? Hydropower In India Hydropower is a renewable and non-polluting source of energy. In India,… Continue reading Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas

Source: Indian Express  , Live Mint Relevance: Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) bill will protect the interest of consumers. Synopsis: How the New Amendments to the Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act will help depositors cause? Contents1 Background2 What is deposit insurance?3 How will the changes benefit account holders?4 Who pays for this insurance?… Continue reading Changes to deposit insurance

Source: Business Standard  Relevance: Electric Vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. A better policy for their promotion is required. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Government initiatives for EVs:4 Other issues with EVs: Synopsis: A reduction in Customs duty wouldn’t solely boost the Electric Vehicles (EV) sector, the government needs to adopt an integrated approach towards… Continue reading Integrated approach for EVs

Source: Indian express   Relevance: Police reforms are necessary to ensure a just criminal justice system. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Need for One Nation, One Police:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Several state governments have passed Police Acts that are against the Supreme Court verdict on police reforms, and Centre too, has failed to legislate a model Act. Thus,… Continue reading One nation, one police is a reform that is long overdue

Source: Times of India  Relevance: The article is related to civil service reforms in India. Synopsis: Administrative reforms can only be delivered by a change in executive goals, not by a change in personnel. Background: There is a new attempt at administrative reform on the anvil. SD Shibulal has reportedly been appointed chairman of a… Continue reading Corporate Management isn’t What Civil Service Needs