Source: Business Standard Relevance: Power is one of the most important inputs for India’s agriculture sector. Synopsis: Multiple repackaging has impacted the success of this four-year-old flagship scheme to de-dieselise agriculture through solar-powered pump sets. Background: The PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan) scheme was launched in 2018 as a saviour for… Continue reading KUSUM wilts under poor planning: Multiple repackaging impacts its success
Farm tools can improve the conditions of poor landless agricultural laborers
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Measures to improve the plight of landless agricultural laborers Synopsis: Majority of those engaged in farming are landless agricultural laborers. A course of action for improving their financial and economic condition. Landless Agricultural laborers Landless agricultural laborers are the ones who invest their time in growing crops on others’ farms.… Continue reading Farm tools can improve the conditions of poor landless agricultural laborers
India’s first cryptogamic garden opens in Dehradun
Source: Indian Express What is the News? India’s first cryptogamic garden housing nearly 50 species of lichens, ferns, and fungi was inaugurated in the Chakran Town of Uttarakhand’s Dehradun district. Why was this Chakran Town chosen? The Cryptogamic Garden is located at Deoban in Chakrata at a height of 9,000 ft. This site was chosen… Continue reading India’s first cryptogamic garden opens in Dehradun
NTPC renewable arm to set up India’s first green hydrogen mobility project in Leh
Source: PIB What is the News? NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd has signed a MoU with the Union Territory of Ladakh to set up India’s First Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Ladakh Region. Note: Green Hydrogen is clean hydrogen generated by using renewable energy such as solar power and wind energy. The by-products are water and… Continue reading NTPC renewable arm to set up India’s first green hydrogen mobility project in Leh
Growth matters but income levels matter more
Source: The Hindu Relevance: An aspirant can understand the importance of various policy measures in the time of economic difficulties. Synopsis: The magnitude of contraction in the economy and the policy responses towards it raises the question of growth prospects for the next year. Issues that are threatening the growth prospects of the Indian Economy… Continue reading Growth matters but income levels matter more
Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Presently, India’s population stands at nearly 134 crore. According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs estimates, India’s population will reach 1.5 billion by 2030. Further, the population will hit 1.64 billion in 2050. This would make India become the largest populous country, overtaking China. To prevent that India introduced population control measures.… Continue reading Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
MoEFCC issues SOP: Violations may lead to closing, demolition of projects
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has issued the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) to deal with cases of environmental violations. Background: The SOP is a result of orders from the National Green Tribunal which earlier in 2021 directed the ministry to put in place penalties and an… Continue reading MoEFCC issues SOP: Violations may lead to closing, demolition of projects
Task for new IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Source – The Indian Express Relevance: This article enumerates the challenges that the new IT minister must solve at priority. Synopsis – The most pressing problems and challenges that the new IT Minister must address. Introduction – Recently, the Union Cabinet witnessed a reshuffle. Ashwini Vaishnaw was appointed Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Railways,… Continue reading Task for new IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Why Centre’s new rule for digital media face legal test
Source- The Times of India Synopsis: There are few reasons that stakeholders are challenging the constitutional validity of IT rule 2021 Introduction- More than 10 petitions have challenged the constitutional validity of the government’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. What are these rules, and to whom do they apply?… Continue reading Why Centre’s new rule for digital media face legal test
Improve weather models
Source- The Business Standard Synopsis – For a more accurate weather forecast, a broader set of models and modelers is required. Relevance: Weather forecasting is important for agriculture and local authorities. Introduction- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been criticized for its recent inability to correctly forecast weather. The pattern of mistakes over the previous… Continue reading Improve weather models
