Synopsis: The failure of Chandrayaan-2 to make a soft-landing on the lunar surface had led to much disappointment. However, Orbiter part of the mission has gathered a wealth of new information. Introduction Due to crash landing, ISRO missed the opportunity to demonstrate soft-landing in outer space and gather more local information. The lander Vikram and rover… Continue reading What Chandrayaan-2 has sent
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Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
Synopsis: Changing rainfall pattern including incidents of high and variable rainfall in NE states is causing problems like floods, land degradation and acidification. Contents1 Introduction2 Why are springs important to NE states?3 Why Assam is more vulnerable to climate change as compared to other NE states?4 Why have springs dried up?5 What are some negative… Continue reading Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
How India’s food systems must respond to the climate crisis
Synopsis: India’s food system requires reforms, to make more sustainable and inclusive. Introduction UN Secretary-General will soon convene the Food Systems Summit with an aim to transform the global food systems. The objective will be to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. There are five action tracks to achieve the objectives. What are… Continue reading How India’s food systems must respond to the climate crisis
Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, here’s how?
Synopsis: As per a research study, wildlife burn scars due to wildfires can increase thunderstorms. It increases the risk both of flooding and of lightning in the region. Introduction Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year. It leaves behind Wildfire burn scars on the land with little vegetation and a darker soil surface,… Continue reading Wildfire burn scars can intensify and even trigger thunderstorms, here’s how?
Where’s The V-Shaped Recovery?
Synopsis: Govt should recognize the evidence of distress and job loss in India. V-shaped recovery is still far away. Introduction According to the government, India’s economy is bright and strong since headline GDP grew 20% in the recent quarter after falling 24% in the same quarter last year. However, it is important to evaluate the… Continue reading Where’s The V-Shaped Recovery?
A new Vajpayee moment for the troubled Indian telecom sector
Synopsis: There is a need to maintain a robust telecom sector for country-wide access to citizens and for accelerating economic growth. Contents1 Introduction2 What reforms were brought by Vajpayee govt in telecom sector?3 What is the present scenario in telecom sector?4 What steps should govt take? Introduction India opened up the telecom sector to private… Continue reading A new Vajpayee moment for the troubled Indian telecom sector
Decoding asset monetisation
Synopsis: Govt recently launched its NMP project. The article throws light on what NMP exactly is and what it is not. Introduction The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a bold initiative. But we should first understand what the NMP is and what it is not. The NMP is not about the sale of government-owned assets.… Continue reading Decoding asset monetisation
India’s tryst with the promise of a hydrogen-fuel economy
Synopsis: India is pushing towards cleaner forms of energy. Green Hydrogen offers an opportunity. Contents1 Background2 What is the present global scenario of Hydrogen production?3 What are some examples of dramatic transformations achieved by India?4 What are some applications of Green Hydrogen?5 How the world is pushing forward with Hydrogen?6 What needs to be done… Continue reading India’s tryst with the promise of a hydrogen-fuel economy
Climate crisis in North East India: Why are rainfall patterns changing?
Synopsis: Climate change is causing increased variability and unpredictability of rainfall in the North East region of India. Contents1 Introduction2 Why is the rainfall pattern changing? 3 What is the future climate scenario for the North East region?4 What are the implications of a changing rainfall pattern? Introduction The climate of North East India is changing:… Continue reading Climate crisis in North East India: Why are rainfall patterns changing?
How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
Synopsis: India is working towards achieving sustainable development goal related to responsible consumption and production, but much more needs to be done. A look at India’s progress and associated challenges. Contents1 Introduction2 Why food wastage should be addressed?3 How’s India’s progress on SDG 12?4 What are some steps being taken by the central & state… Continue reading How India is positioned to achieve UN’s sustainable consumption and production goal
