News: In the absence of a robust framework and infrastructure, segregation of domestic hazardous waste remains a distant dream for most Indian cities What are the concerns associated with handling domestic hazardous waste? No proper disposal: Harmful chemicals like sanitisers, power bulbs have become the norm. And often people don’t exercise care while disposing of them.… Continue reading Domestic hazardous waste: Toxic ignorance: Most Indian cities way off segregating domestic hazardous waste
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It’s time for the world to reform capitalism from within
News: Pandemic has highlighted the need to reform capitalism to make it work for everyone and to make the world a better place to live in. Why there is a need for reforms in capitalism? Though Capitalism had helped in incentivizing science to develop and produce vaccines in record time, it also disincentivized allocation and… Continue reading It’s time for the world to reform capitalism from within
Some unemployment puzzles
News: India’s unemployment problem is not reflected in its unemployment rate. Its problem lies in the low employment rate and its discouraged young female labor force. Why the unemployment rate is not India’s most important labor market indicator? The unemployment rate was 7.9 percent in December 2021. This does not mean that the remaining 92.1… Continue reading Some unemployment puzzles
Pragmatism on investment
News: Recently, India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) policy was altered through a press note. But the government is re-examining extra scrutiny on Chinese investment. What was changed in FDI policy? Investment from countries with which India shared a land border would no longer be allowed through the automatic route. They have to be cleared in… Continue reading Pragmatism on investment
Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are tableaux? 3 Can participating states or departments depict anything through their tableaux?4 How are the tableaux selected? What is the News? West Bengal Chief Minister has said that she was shocked as West Bengal’s tableaux for the Republic Day parade was rejected without assigning any reasons or justifications. What… Continue reading Explained: How are Republic Day tableaux designed and selected?
Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mass Extinction?3 What does the study say about the sixth mass extinction?4 What is Elon Musk’s views on the sixth mass extinction? What is the News? According to a study, the Sixth Mass Extinction is underway. And this time, it is entirely caused by human activities. What is… Continue reading Sixth mass extinction event in progress – and it’s humanity’s fault – study
PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
What is the News? The Prime Minister has delivered a ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key highlights of his address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda? India as Pharmacy to the World: India has exported essential medicines and vaccines by following its vision… Continue reading PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda
UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that UV-C Disinfection technology is being installed to combat pandemics in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc. Must Read: What is UV-C and how does it work on Covid? What is UV-C Disinfection Technology? UV-C Disinfection Technology has been developed by the Council of Scientific… Continue reading UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What are Technical Textiles?4 What is the National Technical Textiles Mission? What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has cleared 20 strategic research projects in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles. These strategic research projects fall under the Flagship Programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’. What are Technical… Continue reading National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew
What is the news? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Kills’’. The report has been released ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key findings of the report? The wealth of the 10 richest men has doubled, while the incomes of 99% of humanity are worse off, because of COVID-19. … Continue reading Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew
