Source: Indian Express, Indian Express 2, Livemint Relevance: Implication of the Pegasus spyware issue Synopsis: The Pegasus scandal is a matter of grave concern for Indian democracy. Implications and future course of action. Implications of Pegasus spyware issue Allegations against Supreme Court: There are allegations that the phones of the woman who had complained of sexual harassment… Continue reading What the Pegasus surveillance scandal means for Indian democracy?
Tag: gs paper 3
Progressive drone policy that facilitates regtech
Source: Livemint, Business Standard Relevance: understanding various dimensions of the newly released draft drone rules Synopsis: Most important feature of draft drone rules 2021 is the stress on integrating technology with the regulatory framework (regtech) Contents1 Regtech2 How do new drone rules facilitate regtech?3 Issues4 Suggestions Regtech One of the most important features of the… Continue reading Progressive drone policy that facilitates regtech
Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is offshore wind energy?3 Offshore wind energy potential of India4 Why India needs Offshore Wind Energy?5 Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy generation6 Challenges with offshore wind energy7 Suggestions to improve Offshore Wind Energy Development in India Introduction The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has set a target of installing… Continue reading Offshore wind energy in India – Explained, pointwise
Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Source: The Hindu 1, The Hindu 2 Relevance: Possible future course of action for India after the recent revelations under Pegasus spyware issue. Synopsis: Dealing with the implications of the Pegasus spyware issue and the policy challenges involved in existing laws. Contents1 Background2 Is surveillance necessary?3 Laws & programmes dealing with surveillance4 Who can monitor?5… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – concerns and way forward
Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
Source: Down To Earth Relevance – Healthy condition of discoms is necessary for ensuring proper electricity supply. Synopsis: Energy experts have urged a reassessment of the Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities being carried out on an annual basis since 2012 by the Power Finance Corp Ltd(PFCL). Background: Recently, the Integrated Ratings for State Power… Continue reading Experts seek reassessment of Power Finance Corp’s annual discoms rating
How does the moon ‘wobble’ affect rising tides?
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: Scientists are estimating that moon wobble would bring high tides in some coastlines of the world in the next decade. This may cause severe flooding, threaten coastal communities and lead to submergence of the coastal landscape. Contents1 Background:2 About Moon wobble:3 Why does the moon wobble?4 Effect of moon wobble:5 Way… Continue reading How does the moon ‘wobble’ affect rising tides?
Calculating the benefits of lockdowns
Source: The Hindu Relevance – Lockdowns due to Covid pandemic incurred a huge cost on the economy. This article highlights the same. Synopsis: The article questions the practicability or even desirability of protecting lives with the aid of lockdowns. Contents1 Background2 The cost of a lockdown3 How to calculate the value of a human life?4… Continue reading Calculating the benefits of lockdowns
AI’s dark side
Source: Times of India Relevance – Artificial Intelligence is the future of all machineries. However, Its potential misuse must be stopped for its optimum utlisation. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 About Deep Fakes:4 Risks posed by Deep Fakes:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The Government of India needs to invest in technology and talent in order to counter the… Continue reading AI’s dark side
Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Source: Livemint Relevance: Advantages offered by drones and how a liberal drone rules regime can help India get ahead in this sector. Synopsis: Draft drone rules released recently are being hailed as progressive. Contents1 Why we needed a new set of rules?2 Benefits of drones3 The threat posed by drones4 Way forward Why we needed… Continue reading Our liberalized policy on drones will serve us well
Bank Nationalisation: 52 years and ticking
Source: Business Standard Relevance – The government has cleared its intention to privatize the public banks. This article highlights some aspects of bank nationalization. Synopsis: Nationalization has served its purpose. It’s time to move forward with the retention of majority ownership of the government in a few banks to serve people. Contents1 History of Bank… Continue reading Bank Nationalisation: 52 years and ticking
