Contents1 Introduction2 About the Cairn Energy dispute3 Impact of Cairn energy dispute award on India4 Previous such rulings in India5 How disputes with private entities are dealt in India?6 Issues with government litigation against Private entities7 Challenges with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act Introduction Britain’s Cairn Energy Plc has secured an order from a French… Continue reading Cairn Energy dispute and Government disputes with private entities – Explained, pointwise
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India must show global leadership on climate crisis by adopting a holistic approach to energy
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Renewable energy and its issues are direct topics on Energy. Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Global countries on Climate Change:3 India-US Climate and Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership:4 Challenges with Energy projects in India5 How India can adapt to energy demands? Synopsis: Meeting the Energy demands of people and government policy on them have… Continue reading India must show global leadership on climate crisis by adopting a holistic approach to energy
Canada’s Wildfires are a Warning to India: Here is how we must shore up our cities against heatwaves
Source: Times of India Relevance: With the increasing frequency of Heatwaves in India, it needs adequate attention for mitigation. Synopsis: The frequency of Heatwaves is increasing in India. The existing measures are not enough for mitigating it. For decades, scientists have warned that the climate crisis will increase the frequency and intensity of heat waves. However,… Continue reading Canada’s Wildfires are a Warning to India: Here is how we must shore up our cities against heatwaves
Let’s not politicise the Central Vista project
Source: The Indian Express Relevance: Central Vista project is an important topic under Infrastructure. Synopsis: People are also questioning the purpose and benefits of the Central Vista Project. But The questions are short-sighted. Contents1 About the Central Vista Redevelopment Project:2 Challenges with the present Parliament Building:3 Need for Central Vista Project:4 Major criticism and its counter:… Continue reading Let’s not politicise the Central Vista project
HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
Source: Times of India Relevance: New IT rules aim to regulate social media, digital news media, and Over-The-Top (OTT) content providers. Introduction: The Delhi high court recently said that the government was “free to take action” against microblogging site Twitter for not following the new IT Rules and warned the platform it would be “in trouble”… Continue reading HC: Govt free to act against Twitter for IT rules violation
Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Source: Livemint Relevance: Covid-19 research is essential for controlling the pandemic. Introduction: India has been behind the curve on tracing virus variants by their genomes. However, a new brain-study initiative points to the potential of forging ahead with work on Covid’s pathology. About India’s Covid-19 research capability: So far, India has mostly been behind the curve… Continue reading Let’s keep pace with the world on covid research
Despite so many feats, GST still a work in progress
Source: Business Standard Relevance: GST is a comprehensive indirect tax(IDT) that comprises a majority of India’s IDT. Synopsis: The GST is still a work in progress. Hopefully, the GST Council will rediscover the spirit of cooperative federalism and move forward. Improvements after the GST: Due to the introduction of GST, Voluntary tax compliance increased, tracking… Continue reading Despite so many feats, GST still a work in progress
Rural Power sector – Way ahead: Explained, pointwise
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: India’s power sector and the problems with Discoms need radical solutions to achieve Energy Security. Contents1 Introduction2 About the Electrification problem3 Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission’s order4 Challenges faced by the Power Sector at present5 Significance of the RERC Order to power sector6 Suggestions Introduction Recently,… Continue reading Rural Power sector – Way ahead: Explained, pointwise
Centre includes retail and wholesale under MSMEs, to benefit 25 mn traders
Source: The Business Standard and PIB Relevance: MSME sector and its growth are important for the Indian Economy. What is the news? Minister of MSME and Road Transport and Highways announced revised guidelines for MSMEs with the inclusion of Retail and Wholesale trades as MSMEs. The Ministry also confirmed that the revised guidelines will benefit… Continue reading Centre includes retail and wholesale under MSMEs, to benefit 25 mn traders
THE FORMULA FOR PLANT-BASED ‘MEATS’
Source: Livemint Relevance: The achievement of food processing industries(FPIs) to create plant-based meat is an important topic for biotechnology and FPIs. Synopsis: Plant-based meat is gaining popularity globally. But, what are the associated issues and why we need such products? Issues with large-scale meat consumption: Large-scale animal husbandry is unsustainable. For example, plants convert 10%… Continue reading THE FORMULA FOR PLANT-BASED ‘MEATS’
