Synopsis: This year’s Nobel Prize for Chemistry is awarded for the discovery of an efficient, “precise, cheap, fast and environmentally friendly” concept of catalysis asymmetric organocatalysis. Read – What is asymmetric organocatalysis? Significance of discovery Simpler: This concept for making molecules is simpler than one could ever imagine. Accelerating research: The multitudes of new organocatalysts… Continue reading Simple, but brilliant: on Nobel Prize for Chemistry
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The farmers’ movement is no longer about the three controversial farm laws
Synopsis: Despite the Supreme Court issuing a stay on the controversial farm laws passed by the govt, the protests which started against them, have carried on. They are now less about the farm laws but more about the issues and problems being faced by our farmers since long. A brief look at some of these… Continue reading The farmers’ movement is no longer about the three controversial farm laws
A host of challenges greets India’s new Air Chief
Synopsis: The IAF has played a stellar role in defending India. The squadron strength of the Air force is depleting. We need a quality and quantity check of its operational assets before pushing for the creation of theatre commands. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges confronting the new Air Chief?3 How the Air force intends… Continue reading A host of challenges greets India’s new Air Chief
Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
Synopsis: Two consultation paper, one by the Ministry of Agriculture and the other by Bain were released recently. They both talk about leveraging digital technology for helping farmers and supporting their livelihoods. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Bain report? 3 What is IDEA report? 4 What are some issues with these reports? 5 What is the way forward? Introduction The first… Continue reading Seeding a data revolution in Indian agriculture
Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Synopsis: Due to a demand slump and reluctance shown by entrepreneurs to invest in the auto industry, it is going through a rough phase. This sector can be a key driver for the future economic growth of India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present scenario of India’s auto industry?3 Why is auto industry significant for… Continue reading Our automobile sector needs a hearty dose of tax relief
Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
Synopsis: Last month, the Union government set up the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) under the Companies Act. Two experts, Ajit Ranade and C.P. Chandrasekhar, discuss the bad bank proposal. We list out the key points. Must Read: NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise What is the need to bail out banks? There… Continue reading Will a bad bank fix India’s broken banking system?
The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Synopsis: New Quarterly Employment Survey, its key findings, various challenges associated with the survey and the way forward Contents1 Introduction 2 What are the key findings of the survey? 3 What are the various issues/concerns associated with the survey? 4 What is the way forward? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Labour and Employment released the results of a new Quarterly… Continue reading The recent QES estimates are unreliable
Road accidents can be reduced
Synopsis: India road accident status highlights the importance of road safety in India. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the present status of road accidents in India?3 How government is ensuring adequate safety on the roads?3.1 Various initiatives of states4 What are the steps India needs to do to reduce accidents? Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport… Continue reading Road accidents can be reduced
World Is Entering A New Moon Age
Synopsis: About NASA’s Artemis programme, various consequences of India joining the programme and how India needs to tackle all this. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why there is attraction of Moon? 3 What is NASA’s Artemis programme? 4 What is India’s dilemma regarding Artemis? 5 What are the consequences of these three options and what should India do? Introduction On September 7, 2019, India’s Chandrayaan-2 Moon Lander crashed in a cloud of lunar… Continue reading World Is Entering A New Moon Age
WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
Synopsis: Air pollution is worsening in India. We need to raise our air quality standards in line with recently released WHO guidelines and ensure strict compliance while transitioning to a cleaner energy model. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why India should be concerned about air pollution? 3 What are the harmful effects of the air-pollution? 4 What is the way… Continue reading WHO’s stark message on air quality — and what India must do
