News: According to the article published in National Geographic, the camel population in India has been in decline, especially in Rajasthan because of the Indira Gandhi Canal which hampered the movement of Raikas and Camels. What were the reasons behind the decline in the camel population? Fewer dairy benefits: Long gestation period (15 months); limited… Continue reading Decline in India’s camel population is worrying
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 25th, 2021
Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – November 25th, 2021
The pandemic is an opportunity to correct some historical wrongs
News: In the upcoming 12th ministerial conference of WTO, access to vaccine and vaccine viva will be the most contentious issue. Read more: Issues Associated with IPR Waiver to Covid Vaccine What has been India’s contribution towards Vaccine equity? India gifted two lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccine for UN peacekeepers. India provided critical medicines, diagnostic… Continue reading The pandemic is an opportunity to correct some historical wrongs
We need a multi-pronged approach to end child marriage
News: There is an increase in Child marriages in India. Contents1 What is the status of child marriages in India?2 What are the reasons behind the prevalence of child marriage?3 What are the negatives of child marriages?4 What are the government initiatives to stop child marriages?5 What are the hurdles in stopping child marriages?6 What is… Continue reading We need a multi-pronged approach to end child marriage
Privatise Post-Repeal: Selling sarkari banks & PSUs is critical.
News: In the upcoming winter session of Parliament, ‘The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ to be proposed, will facilitate the transfer of ownership of two PSBs, by making changes in concerned laws. In the last session of Parliament, GoI said privatisation was ongoing in the case of 21 PSUs. The exercise was completed in the… Continue reading Privatise Post-Repeal: Selling sarkari banks & PSUs is critical.
Do not ignore livestock’s contribution to climate change
News: About 103 countries, took the Global Methane Pledge, which includes a commitment to reduce emissions of this gas by 30% from 2020 levels by the end of this decade. But the problem of emissions from animal agriculture and livestock production is also central to the global discussion on climate change. And much of the… Continue reading Do not ignore livestock’s contribution to climate change
A unified regulatory framework
News: With 5G technologies on the horizon, new dynamics are emerging wherein there is a growth of an integrated sphere of cooperation as well as competition between telcos and Internet companies. This has fueled the need for regulatory parity between them. What is the new integrated sphere of competition and cooperation b/w telcos and internet companies?… Continue reading A unified regulatory framework
Pointers that India is witnessing a K-shaped recovery
News: There have been talks about a V-shaped recovery for quite a while, ever since the first lockdown following the novel coronavirus pandemic. Though, India is on a recovery path, but it can’t be classified as a V-shaped recovery because the pandemic has had an uneven impact on different socio-economic groups. The recovery we see… Continue reading Pointers that India is witnessing a K-shaped recovery
Farm bills may be repealed, but farmers will still need help
News: Recently, the Prime Minister announced the withdrawal of the farm bills. In this context, the farm bills, whether they are passed or not, were unlikely to have made any sustained difference to the life of the farmer. Because, the farm bill that stands withdrawn didn’t have any policy solution to address the issues faced… Continue reading Farm bills may be repealed, but farmers will still need help
Farm Laws: Is MSP guarantee really the elixir that Indian agriculture needs?
News: Recently, the Prime Minister announced the withdrawal of the farm bills. He also stated that the government would form a committee to discuss how the system of minimum support price (MSP) could be more effective. The committee proposed by the Centre will have representatives from Union and state governments, farmer groups, as well as… Continue reading Farm Laws: Is MSP guarantee really the elixir that Indian agriculture needs?
