Synopsis: India’s primary coal producer can only be partly blamed for the coal shortage issue, other factors needs to be seen to avert current and further crisis. Introduction India is in the midst of a coal shortage and that has led to its power plants having very little coal. As per the report of the… Continue reading More than a coal problem
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No heroes at COP: On COP26
Synopsis: If COP26 fails, it will be because of misplaced targets from the West and China, and a lack of ambition and imagination from India. Introduction A few months ago, one could reasonably expect that there would in fact be a significant increase in the global ambition to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions… Continue reading No heroes at COP: On COP26
COP26: The agenda for Glasgow
Synopsis: COP26, which begins next week in Glasgow after a year’s delay, will seek to finalize the rules for the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate. Why is this important, and what else in on the agenda? Introduction Negotiators from around the world are assembling in Glasgow, Scotland, from Monday next week for COP26 (or the… Continue reading COP26: The agenda for Glasgow
Mitigating a crisis: On COP26 Glasgow climate meet
Synopsis: The COP can at best incentivize adaptation that aids a transition towards clean energy. Introduction In a week, heads of state from at least 120 countries are expected to convene in Glasgow for the 26th meeting of the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP). The annual two-week-long exercise was disrupted last year due… Continue reading Mitigating a crisis: On COP26 Glasgow climate meet
In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030: On COP 26
Synopsis: COP26 must focus sharply on reducing emissions till 2030, rather than on net zero 2050, which is too distant a goal. Introduction The stage is set for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, starting October 31. Major preparatory conferences and bilateral meetings have been held to persuade countries… Continue reading In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030: On COP 26
Vax milestone and a K-shaped problem
Synopsis: The Indian economy is facing a K-shaped problem even before the pandemic. But the pandemic worsened the K-shaped problem more. Introduction India has administered more than one billion Covid vaccines since it started its Covid vaccination drive in January. Out of India’s population of about 1.3 billion, 78%, or just over 1 billion, are… Continue reading Vax milestone and a K-shaped problem
A clean energy transition plan for India
Synopsis: As India’s energy demand grows, India needs to adopt a comprehensive policy to meet the present and future demands. Introduction Energy security is a condition where affordable power is available to everyone. As India grows and its energy demands increase, it faces the twin challenge as apart from energy generation it also has to… Continue reading A clean energy transition plan for India
Post-Covid economy needs intellectual re-evaluation
Synopsis: Central banks across the world are facing a great challenge to control inflation Introduction The global financial crisis and the current pandemic are likely to reorient our thinking on conventional macroeconomics. For example, there are now serious doubts on the long-standing wisdom that the economy functions best with an “invisible hand” and with minimum… Continue reading Post-Covid economy needs intellectual re-evaluation
Glasgow climate meet. India doesn’t rule out ‘net zero’ commitment
Synopsis: In the coming CoP26, India should insist on earlier pledges made by developed countries. Introduction The 26th meeting of United Nations’ Conference of Parties (CoP) is set to begin on November 1 in Glasgow. The focus of the meet (CoP 26) will be to have all nations commit to a ‘net zero’. All countries… Continue reading Glasgow climate meet. India doesn’t rule out ‘net zero’ commitment
Why drones are tracking wildlife in Kashmir
Synopsis: Analysis of the increasing instances of human-widlife conflict in Kashmir region, reasons behind such incidents and how administration is responding. Introduction In July, a four-year-old girl in a car was grabbed and killed by a leopard in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal area. In June, another four-year-old girl had beenm auled to death by a leopard… Continue reading Why drones are tracking wildlife in Kashmir
