Source: PIB What is the News? A group of researchers has developed a nano-structured, self-cleaning, sustainable aluminium surface by utilizing a simple and environment-friendly fabrication route. This could have multiple applications ranging from biomedical to aerospace and automobiles to household appliances. Why was this developed? Aluminum is a light metal. It has many industrial applications… Continue reading Researchers develop nano-structured aluminium surface having multiple applications
It begs the question- Begging is a matter of survival, not choice. Invisibilising destitute solve nothing-
Source – Times of India Relevance – SC has ruled against the criminalization of begging. Synopsis – The Supreme Court refuses to ban begging amid pandemics. Introduction- The Supreme Court turned down a petition demanding to restrain vagabonds and the homeless from begging at traffic lights, markets, and public places, to prevent the spread of… Continue reading It begs the question- Begging is a matter of survival, not choice. Invisibilising destitute solve nothing-
No need for a drastic population policy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Synopsis: Data from Assam and Uttar Pradesh show that fertility rates have been reducing over time. Introduction The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilisation and Welfare) Bill of 2021 promotes a two-child policy. A similar law has also been proposed… Continue reading No need for a drastic population policy
Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Climate change and global warming will continue to cause extreme climatic events. Across the world, countries are being confronted with situations of either too little or too much water and droughts interspersed with floods. Rainfall has become unpredictable. The recent floods in Europe are a wake-up call for us to adopt the Dutch mantra,… Continue reading Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid pandemic has increased the already huge inequality in the world. Steps to tackle this should be initiated. Synopsis: There is a high possibility that the post-Covid world would be a more unequal world. Introduction Mass deaths reduced the labor force, and post-pandemic labor scarcity resulted in increased pay. Inequality… Continue reading Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
PM to roll out academic credit bank
Source: The Hindu About the news: On the first anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP), the Centre plans to officially roll out some initiatives promised in the policy. About the implementation of National Education Policy: The government’s planned initiatives include a credit transfer system that will allow multiple entry and exit options in higher… Continue reading PM to roll out academic credit bank
A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Judgment is related to the procedures and steps required to enact a particular bill. Synopsis: The striking down of the 97th Amendment is a reminder that the power to regulate cooperatives must stay with States. Background: The 97th Constitutional Amendment came into effect on February 15, 2012, and brought about many… Continue reading A judgment that must be taken in the right spirit
Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute
Source: Times of India, Indian express Synopsis: Northeast needs creative solutions like building economic and technology hubs in contested zones. Further, the contested areas should be administered by a central agency to prevent future claims and counter-claims. Background: Recent border clashes on Assam-Mizoram Border and Assam-Meghalaya border points to the failure of central and state… Continue reading Mending the British-made Assam-Mizoram dispute
The Housing Boost
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Model Tenancy Act can benefit homeowners and tenants. Introduction: India is set to double its urban population between 2018 and 2030. By 2028, New Delhi would become the most populous city on the planet. Thus, large-scale migration to urban centers in India is bound to create pressure on housing markets. As… Continue reading The Housing Boost
How to Exit Farming Risk Trap
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights issues in Indian agriculture Synopsis: Reforms in agriculture are needed to extract ourselves out of the risk-laden currents of agriculture. State’s interference in agriculture: Indian agriculture was saved from nationalization due to opposition of Swatantra Party in Parliament against Jawaharlal Nehru’s farm collectivization efforts in the 1950s. However,… Continue reading How to Exit Farming Risk Trap
