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Synopsis: The recent proposal to the NDPS Act does not address the issues in enforcement, instead it compounds them. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the major recommendations to the NDPS Act?3 What are the challenges that the police face in curbing drugs?4 What are the challenges associated with the proposed recommendations?5 What should be done? Introduction… Continue reading Should the NDPS Act be amended?

Synopsis: Early Childhood Education (ECE) is vital for a child’s overall development and growth. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges associated with the ECE?3 Why parental engagement is low in ECE?4 What can be done to overcome these barriers? Introduction ECE is crucial to the overall development of children, as it impacts their learning and… Continue reading Grant the focus back on Early Childhood education

Synopsis: Green hydrogen has the potential to alter the present fossil fuel dominated energy basket. Still, there are challenges for scaling this technology, that needs to be worked upon first. Introduction India, being the second most vulnerable country to climate change, is now leading the climate war with a clean molecule-green hydrogen. COP-26 in Glasgow… Continue reading India’s Clean Molecule Bet: On Green Hydrogen

Synopsis: Electricity Act, 2003 has its own achievements and limitations. The new rules are aimed at taking the sector to a new high. Introduction The Union Ministry of Power recently notified the rules under Electricity Act, 2003 in the interest of electricity consumers and other stakeholders. Contents1 What are the achievements under “Electricity Act 2003”?2… Continue reading It is time to move on to next phase of power reforms

Synopsis: Cheap, reliable and clean energy are means to fulfil the energy demand and these will determine the success of the global climate action movement. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the reason behind increased power cuts?3 What has led to decreased production of coal?4 Which factors are responsible for the growth of RE sector in India?5… Continue reading People may now be ready for a renewable revolution

Synopsis: Gati shakti master plan would help India converge its infrastructure spending, however few challenges need to be seen. Introduction Gati Shakti National Master Plan seeks to enhance multi-modal linkages, increase competitiveness and provide a linked platform for rolling out various infrastructure projects as part of a grand master plan. It is a platform based… Continue reading Gati Shakti: Connecting the silos

Synopsis: India must protect its interests in WTO on fishery subsidies Contents1 Introduction2 What was the proposal given by India?3 Why there was a need for global pact on fisheries subsidies?4 How has WTO responded to India’s Proposal?5 Why fisheries subsidies hold significan for India? Introduction The issue on fishery subsidies was first raised during… Continue reading Differential treatment: On fisheries subsidies issue at WTO