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
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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
India’s new Industrial policy is a replay of socialist era follies
Source: Live Mint Relevance – An analysis of govt’s Industrial policies. Synopsis: It took decades for India to shift from its inward-looking and uncompetitive manufacturers. Now the government is again giving importance to inward-looking and uncompetitive companies to produce for the domestic market. Background: One of this government’s first promises was to revive the manufacturing… Continue reading India’s new Industrial policy is a replay of socialist era follies
Can state immunity be invoked in Cairn Energy case?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article highlights options before India in the Cairn energy case. Synopsis: State immunity can be invoked to resist the seizure of sovereign assets, but not commercial properties. Besides, fighting the case will consume an enormous amount of resources and attract bad press. Contents1 Background2 Implications 3 State immunity – a possible… Continue reading Can state immunity be invoked in Cairn Energy case?
Why the Amazon forests are no longer acting as a carbon sink
Source – The Indian Express Relevance – It can be major development because Amazon is the biggest rainforest and should have been the biggest source of oxygen as well. Synopsis – The Amazon forest goes from absorbing carbon dioxide to emitting it. The emissions are produced by fires, higher temperatures, and climate change, resulting in… Continue reading Why the Amazon forests are no longer acting as a carbon sink
