Source- Live Mint   Synopsis –  V2G solutions could be the future of decentralized power in India. EVs could be used as a buffer against the inconsistency of renewable energy. What is V2G? V2G stands for vehicle-to-grid and is a technology that enables energy to be pushed back to the power grid from the battery of… Continue reading V2G – Vehicle to grid technology and its future

Source- The Indian Express   Relevance: Florida building collapse highlights the need for caution in building structures in coastal areas. Synopsis – Some factors should be considered while building construction close to coastal areas, as well as a possible way to avoid sudden building collapses. Introduction- The sudden collapse of a building in surfside, Florida,… Continue reading What to check when building by the sea

Source: LiveMint   Synopsis: The CCI wants to monitor monopolistic, restrictive, exploitative, and exclusionary trade practices. It ordered a probe into huge digital corporations like Google, Amazon, and WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, as well as sectors like cars. What is CCI? Why was it introduced? India’s antitrust regulator, the CCI, was established in 2003. It… Continue reading What CCI has to do with economic opportunity?

Source: The Hindu   Relevance: Mendez anti-torture principles can be used to reduce the use of torture in obtaining evidence. Synopsis:  Without addressing the structural constraints that encourage the persistence of torture, Institutionalising Mendez anti-torture principles in India will be difficult. Contents1 Background2 Why coercive interrogations still exist?3 Why coercive interrogations are counterproductive?4 What is… Continue reading Mendez principle to replace torture and coercive interrogation

Source: Business Standard Relevance: India needs to rethink the relevance of coal-based plants at present. Synopsis: Critical analysis on the future of coal plants in India. Arguments in favour of doing away with additional coal-based capacity Several reasons are being cited in support of this argument. They are, First, need to meet the Paris Agreement… Continue reading Does India need more coal power?

Source: Business Standard Relevance: Inflation Targeting is the main tool of fighting inflation. Synopsis: More transparency and clarity are required over RBI’s way of managing inflation. Introduction: RBI has recently released minutes of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee’s meeting. It decided to retain the prevailing repo rate at 4 per cent and continue with the… Continue reading A question of compliance

Source: Livemint   Relevance:  Economic reforms of 1991 revolutionized the Indian economy. It is important to analyze their success and failures. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 What was the objective of the 1991 reforms?4 Impact of reforms:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Four big structural constraints have eased after 1991: savings, food, foreign exchange, and a small home market.… Continue reading An appropriate way to judge the famed economic reforms of 1991