Source: Live Mint Relevance: IBC process is one of the most important aspects of industrial growth. Synopsis: IBC Process has been a mixed bag of achievements and challenges. This article highlights issues and achievements of, and ways to improve the IBC process. Recently, the chairperson of the standing committee on finance, Jayant Sinha informed parliament… Continue reading HAS IBC DELIVERED ON ITS LOFTY PROMISE?
Why the Global South needs birds and bees more than the North?
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Implications of the decline in pollinator population Synopsis: World’s biodiversity is facing a risk from reduction of pollinators such as bees, butterflies, birds, bats, etc. It is believed that the risk is greater for most of the developing world. A brief look. Context A recent study on the causes and… Continue reading Why the Global South needs birds and bees more than the North?
The significance of the ” there is no data” answer
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the government’s reluctance to release data Synopsis: Governments have the tendency to escape public scrutiny. In recent days, this has resulted in the government resorting to not releasing data on sensitive issues. Introduction It has often been found that governments have not provided data for issues that may show the… Continue reading The significance of the ” there is no data” answer
The police we need
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the demands of the contemporary police system. Synopsis: As society and polity are in transition, there is an urgent need to bring transformative changes in police management to meet contemporary needs. What citizens aspire from police To treat all the individuals equally irrespective of their financial status—rich or poor To… Continue reading The police we need
What women bring to the 21st century workplace
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To recognize qualities of women and map them according to socio-economic needs Synopsis: There is a need to see more women in positions of power, and that can only happen if they are recognized and enabled for their strengths and not for acting ‘like men’ Introduction Women comprise 48% of the population,… Continue reading What women bring to the 21st century workplace
How can we guarantee the Speaker’s impartiality?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the role of the speaker in the functioning of the Indian parliament. Synopsis: Either allow Parliament and state legislatures to descend into terminal decline or make the Speaker truly independent and let every legislature perform its constitutional function Introduction The main reason behind declining in the functioning of Parliament &… Continue reading How can we guarantee the Speaker’s impartiality?
Madras HC’s CBI reform ideas may be unpalatable to GoI. But change along similar lines is sorely needed
Source: Times of India Relevance: This article explains the issues surrounding the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Synopsis: The Madras High Court’s direction to reform CBI, is a reminder for the government to pursue reforms in the organization. Introduction: Recently, the Madras high court issued 12 directions to CBI. These directions are aimed at reforming… Continue reading Madras HC’s CBI reform ideas may be unpalatable to GoI. But change along similar lines is sorely needed
Keeping an eye on China’s expanding nuclear stack
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Implications of China’s expanding nuclear arsenal Synopsis: The scope and prospective size of China’s nuclear capabilities is not known clearly. India should closely watch this build-up and work towards enhancing its own capabilities. An analysis of China’s expansion of its nuclear arsenal. Context Satellite images from Xinjiang province in the west… Continue reading Keeping an eye on China’s expanding nuclear stack
Online applications inaugurated making geospatial data collected by government freely & easily available to citizens and organizations in India
Source: PIB What is the News? The government of India has launched three web portals to offer the geospatial data collected by the Survey of India and the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization(NATMO) either free or at a nominal cost. What are those three web Portals? GEO Spatial Data Dissemination Portal: Developed by: Survey… Continue reading Online applications inaugurated making geospatial data collected by government freely & easily available to citizens and organizations in India
Pineapple Agroforestry Systems can Address Twin Challenges of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Source: PIB What is the News? According to a study, Pineapple-based agroforestry can be a sustainable alternative to jhum cultivation for North East India. Background: Jhum cultivation also called swidden agriculture is a dominant agricultural practice in the NorthEast Region. Under this, the farming community slashes secondary forests on a predetermined location, burns the slash… Continue reading Pineapple Agroforestry Systems can Address Twin Challenges of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
