Source: The Business Standard Relevance: There are certain problems associated with the renewable energy sector which is hurting India’s renewable energy targets. Synopsis: India is now chasing its target of 450 GW of renewable power by 2030. However, several issues, including delays in the signing of power sales agreement (PSAs) stand in the way of realising… Continue reading India’s renewable energy plan of 175 GW by FY22-end faces multiple risks
The many paths to a greener future
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Different strategies to lower India’s carbon emissions Synopsis: Peaking of carbon emissions and the time when de-carbonsation begins are important considerations on road to a greener economy. Contents1 Background2 How peaking of CO2 is related to eco dev of a country?3 Global peaking levels4 By when India’s total GHG emissions should… Continue reading The many paths to a greener future
How lack of proper identification of arrested persons slows down legal process?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Remedies to make our legal system much more efficient Synopsis: Pan-India guidelines for service of summons, warrants, grant of bail can help make the system quicker and more efficient Background: A recent judgment of the Delhi High Court in Sunil Tyagi vs Government of NCT has highlighted the deficiency in criminal… Continue reading How lack of proper identification of arrested persons slows down legal process?
A cardinal omission in the COVID-19 package
Source: The Hindu Relevance: India needs to focus on Healthcare human resources for improving healthcare. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Why healthcare human resources are essential?3 About recent initiatives:4 How intense is the shortage of healthcare human resources?5 Suggestions to improve Healthcare human resources: Synopsis: The Government’s COVID-19 health package II again overlooks the need for and availability of… Continue reading A cardinal omission in the COVID-19 package
Prosecutor, not persecutor
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article highlights the role of public prosecutors in ensuring a fair justice system. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Role of public prosecutor in criminal justice system:4 Judgements on their conduct:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The public prosecutor has an ethical obligation to balance the interests of the victims, the accused, and society. His/her… Continue reading Prosecutor, not persecutor
Getting all Indian tap water may be desirable. But what’s really needed is safe drinking water
Source – The Indian Express Relevance – Clean drinking water is a basic human necessity. It must be ensured by resolving all the challenges. Synopsis – Clean and safe drinking water situation in India and possible solutions to improve water stressed situation. About Jal Jeevan Mission [National Rural Drinking Water Mission] Announced on August 15,… Continue reading Getting all Indian tap water may be desirable. But what’s really needed is safe drinking water
Why the Supreme Court order on registration of migrant workers is welcome
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: The problems of Migrant workers and lack of social protection needs urgent reforms Synopsis: Recently, the Supreme Court mandated a portal for the registration of all informal/migrant workers. This is one of the radical judgments aimed to reduce human suffering in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Important observations by the court:… Continue reading Why the Supreme Court order on registration of migrant workers is welcome
1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Global Study has been published in Lancet estimating the number of children who lost one or both parents or caregiver during Covid-19. About the study: The study was conducted by researchers from the CDC Covid-19 Response Team, University of Oxford, WHO and others. Coverage: It covered 21… Continue reading 1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
The creeping concerns over India’s debt
Source: Live mint Synopsis: Recently, the Supreme Court directed the Centre to formulate guidelines for providing compensation under the Disaster Management Act. Contents1 Background2 Why the fear of downgrading credit rating is overrated?3 Why the government did not choose to provide compensation to COVID victims?4 Way forward: Background In response to SC directions, the Solicitor… Continue reading The creeping concerns over India’s debt
India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Coordination with International Organizations:3 Narco Coordination Centre(NCORD):4 SIMS Portal: What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government to combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, drugs, and psychotropic substances. Steps taken by the Government to combat… Continue reading India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
