Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Going from waste to wealth for producing clean energy Synopsis: Second generation bioethanol can help us reduce our oil import dependency. A brief look at its advantages. Context On the eve of 75th Independence Day, Indian PM announced a new goal of transforming India into an ‘energy-independent’ nation by 2047.… Continue reading Second-generation bioethanol: It is time to launch it headlong
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Finding work is work in progress (COVID’s impact on jobs)
Source: Times of India Relevance: Dealing with economic implications of COVID Synopsis: Reversing the pandemic hit to the job market is only a first step. The real jobs challenge still lies ahead. A brief look at the impact of COVID on the job market and the future challenges. Contents1 Context2 Impact of pandemic on jobs3… Continue reading Finding work is work in progress (COVID’s impact on jobs)
More feed, better productivity (On Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed)
Source: The Hindu Relevance: livestock sector in India, doubling farmers income Synopsis: Government has recently announced Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed for livestock sector. Contents1 Background2 Issues with livestock sector3 What is the need of revised scheme?4 Features of Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed5 Who can avail the benefit? Background About 200 million Indians are… Continue reading More feed, better productivity (On Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed)
A BIT for FDI (On the need to renew BIPA)
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Taxation laws in India, Issues with BIT Synopsis: Repeal of retrospective tax law gives government the opportunity to renew the 70-odd Bilateral Investment and Protection Agreements (BIPA) Impacts of BIT and retrospective taxation BIT and retrospective taxation increased international arbitration cases. First, India has never been comfortable recognizing investments from abroad when they… Continue reading A BIT for FDI (On the need to renew BIPA)
A report that is at odds with access to knowledge
Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the copyright act Synopsis: The copyright act should provide education for all. It should also respect the rights of publishers. So we need to attain a balance between the two. Journey of Education through court cases Supreme Court (SC) in various judgements has expanded the right of education Miss Mohini Jain vs… Continue reading A report that is at odds with access to knowledge
Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: New Plastic Waste Management Rules 2021 and issues associated with it Synopsis: The recently announced Plastic Waste Management Rule 2021 prohibits 20 identified single-use plastic items by 2022 to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. However, civil societies have raised some concerns with the new provisions. Must read: Beating… Continue reading Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: importance of palm oil for India Synopsis: Oil palm is a valuable economic crop and a source of employment across developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Importance of palm oil and various challenges associated with its production. A brief look. Contents1 Context2 Palm oil consumption in India3 Benefits… Continue reading Palm oil and environmental, social challenges in India: The road ahead
India must push for women’s rights in land ownership
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the pattern of women’s ownership of land. Synopsis: Despite enabling laws, women’s land ownership are still lagging. This needs concerted social efforts and more vocal claims by women. Contents1 What is the challenge?2 What does the law say?3 What is the status on the ground?4 Results from ICRISAT’s longitudinal… Continue reading India must push for women’s rights in land ownership
Supreme Court remarks on tribunal law is latest flashpoint between legislature, judiciary
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the tussle between Judiciary and Parliament Synopsis: Friction between Judiciary & government over interference in each other domain There is a fresh tussle between the Judiciary and legislature over the powers and limitations of law-making on the recently passed Tribunal Reforms Act. Tribunal Reforms Act 2021: It sought the abolishment… Continue reading Supreme Court remarks on tribunal law is latest flashpoint between legislature, judiciary
EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable
Source: TOI Relevance: India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy Synopsis: An EV policy that is biased towards a premature transition to EVs can have unintended consequences. A look at the consequences and a way forward. Contents1 Background2 Govt support3 Impact of unsound policy changes4 What are some negatives associated with EVs?5 Way forward Background Around 81%… Continue reading EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable
