Source: This post is based on the article “How Israel’s expertise in climate innovation can help India“ posted in The Indian Express on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment Relevance: Lessons from Israel could be used to drive India’s climate actions. Synopsis: In the backdrop of emerging… Continue reading How Israel’s expertise in climate innovation can help India
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India must commit to net zero emissions
Source: This post is based on the article “India must commit to net zero emissions” posted in The Hindu on 2nd September 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Relevance: Need for India to commit to net zero emissions. Synopsis: While all the major economies and big corporates are shifting… Continue reading India must commit to net zero emissions
Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study
Source: This post is based on the article “Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Impact of sand and dust storm. Synopsis: More than 500 million people in India and more than 80 per cent of the populations of Turkmenistan, Pakistan,… Continue reading Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study
Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
Source: This post is based on the article “Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: “UN Study” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. What is the news? Recently, a study titled “Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Freshwater Aquatic, Terrestrial and Avian Migratory Species in the Asia and Pacific Region” was… Continue reading Land, freshwater species in Asia-Pacific impacted by plastic pollution: UN Study
Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
Source: This post is based on the article “Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power” published in Down to Earth on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Solar power’s role in addressing the issues of groundwater exploitation and DISCOM distress. Synopsis: Substantial investment subsidies on the solar pump has the potential to address the irrigation-energy nexus in the… Continue reading Substantial Investment Subsidies for Solar Power
The truth about asset monetisation
Source: This post is based on the article “The truth about asset monetisation” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Resource mobilisation and Investment in Infrastructure Synopsis: Criticism of the government’s plans to lease out assets to private players, raise resources for public investment, is baseless. Criticism of NMP is baseless Arguments have… Continue reading The truth about asset monetisation
Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future
Source: This post is based on the article “Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future” published in Livemint on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Social Stock Exchange Synopsis: The concept of a Social Stock Exchange is a worthy idea, but still needs deliberation and consultations with all stakeholders. Contents1 Context2 Need for a… Continue reading Social Stock Exchanges: A Chance to Invest into Our Future
Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs
Source: This post is based on the article “Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: e-commerce in India, Flaws in GST structure, challenges faced by MSMEs Synopsis: India’s indirect taxation needs immediate harmonization to put offline and online business transactions on par. Contents1 Context2 Problems… Continue reading Policy harmonization will help our MSMEs create jobs
Does the economy need more people?
Source: This post is based on the article “Does the economy need more people?” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2021. Relevance: Technological advancement and its impact on Demography. Synopsis: In the age of technological disruptions and climate change, the case for a young and fast-growing population driving India’s economy is growing weaker. Is… Continue reading Does the economy need more people?
India is indeed walking the green talk
Source: This post is based on the article “India is indeed walking the green talk” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2021. Relevance: India’s effort to mitigate climate change. Synopsis: India is doing its part to fulfil its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under Paris Agreement. When compared with other countries, India is doing better… Continue reading India is indeed walking the green talk
