Source: Business Standard Relevance: Increasing investment in decarbonising technology is important for achieving a green future Synopsis: India’s is among one of the few countries to achieve its target under Paris Commitment. However, we still require investment in green future to promote sustainable development. Context Currently, India is moving ahead of its target of reducing… Continue reading Financing India’s green future
Negotiating the new global climate policy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: issues with the current global climate change dialogue Synopsis: Global climate change policy negotiations require a new framework that is based on cumulative emissions by taking into account the legacy emissions of the developed world, esp North America and European countries. This is necessary as developing countries still need to… Continue reading Negotiating the new global climate policy
Explained: The Malabar Exercise of Quad nations, and why it matters to India
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand Malabar exercise Synopsis: Malabar exercise, which now involves all navies of QUAD countries, is the centrepiece of the emerging security architecture in the Indo-Pacific region. Context: Navies of the four-member nations of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue(Quad) — India, USA, Japan, and Australia — are participating in the 25th edition of… Continue reading Explained: The Malabar Exercise of Quad nations, and why it matters to India
Higher education in regional languages won’t be easy
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Use of mother tongue in teaching and associated issues Synopsis: Need for promoting the use of mother tongue in teaching at higher educational institutions and challenges associated with it. Must Read: A language ladder for an education roadblock Need The following reasons indicate that teaching in vernacular is indeed helpful and… Continue reading Higher education in regional languages won’t be easy
What happens to India’s ‘plurilateralism’ after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains India’s International Relations strategy Context In his recent book titled The Indian Way, the Indian Foreign Minister wrote: “It is time for us to engage America, manage China, cultivate Europe, reassure Russia, bring Japan into play, draw neighbors in, extend the neighbourhood and expand traditional constituencies of… Continue reading What happens to India’s ‘plurilateralism’ after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan
Covering the gaps in the game of data
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the role of data in evidence-based policymaking. Synopsis: The “statistical vaccum” in India can be bridged with decentralization and if states build their own quality databases Introduction The e-Governance and penetration of the internet have made data the new talking point in Governance. The role of data and politics has… Continue reading Covering the gaps in the game of data
Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture has launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers. About National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers: Organized by: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Objectives of the campaign: To make agriculture and farmers connected with new technology To expertise in… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
What’s happening with Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Scientists are on alert for a possible eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. About Kilauea Volcano: Kilauea, also called Mount Kilauea, is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, U.S.A. It is an active shield volcano.… Continue reading What’s happening with Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano?
NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and Cisco have launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) called “WEP Nxt”. About WEP Nxt: WEP Nxt is the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP). It will use Cisco’s technology and experience working with India’s startup ecosystem to enable more women-owned businesses… Continue reading NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India
IT Minister vision for startups takes shape of SAMRIDH Scheme
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY) has launched the SAMRIDH Scheme. About SAMRIDH Scheme: Full-Form: Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for pRoduct Innovation, Development and growth (SAMRIDH). Aim: To create a conducive platform for Indian Software Product start-ups to enhance their products and secure investments for scaling their business.… Continue reading IT Minister vision for startups takes shape of SAMRIDH Scheme
