Introduction Climate change is altering the nature of each and every country. It’s like a pandemic, it doesn’t know political boundaries. Even the most advanced countries are not being spared by nature. India is one of the nations most vulnerable to the ravages of climate change. The solution to climate change lies in understanding the… Continue reading Significance of climate resilience for India – Explained, pointwise
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Cloud over Videocon resolution process points to larger weakness in IBC
Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS- 3 Industries and industrial policies Synopsis: issues involved in Videocon resolution process Background Videocon was one of the first test cases to examine the prospects of insolvency jurisprudence in India and the first one, for group insolvency proceedings. On June 8, the NCLT approved a resolution plan submitted by Twinstar… Continue reading Cloud over Videocon resolution process points to larger weakness in IBC
Small state, big brother
Source: Business Standard Synopsis: Assam-Mizoram violence is an outcome of the central government trying too hard to ‘integrate’ distinct northeastern states, which has unleashed latent regionalism. Background: Recent border clashes on the Assam-Mizoram Border and Assam-Meghalaya border point to the failure of central and state governments to solve the boundary issue. On 26 July, a… Continue reading Small state, big brother
It’s been 40 years! Update India’s flood map NOW
Source: Down To Earth Relevance: New flood-prone area map is essential for India’s Disaster Management. Synopsis: To mitigate frequent floods, India needs a New flood-prone area map. About the news: Recent occurrences of heavy rainfall leading to flooding across India have shown that flood-prone areas in the country go beyond those mentioned in the central… Continue reading It’s been 40 years! Update India’s flood map NOW
The Pegasus nightmare
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Livemint Relevance: Understanding the potential negative impact of cyberthreats and ways to counter them. Synopsis: Cyberthreats need to be countered with a deeper understanding of cyber technologies. Short term remedies won’t work. Background Pegasus spyware issue has compelled nations to realize the threat posed by such new age weapons. Must… Continue reading The Pegasus nightmare
Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: Article analyses impacts of large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Synopsis: The need of the hour is to put a halt to large hydel-power projects in the Himalayas. Can small hydropower plants offer a sustainable solution? Hydropower In India Hydropower is a renewable and non-polluting source of energy. In India,… Continue reading Why flooding raises alarm over bearing of hydropower plants on the Himalayas
Changes to deposit insurance
Source: Indian Express , Live Mint Relevance: Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) bill will protect the interest of consumers. Synopsis: How the New Amendments to the Deposit Insurance Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act will help depositors cause? Background Recent events related to Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank, Yes Bank, and Lakshmi Vilas Bank have… Continue reading Changes to deposit insurance
Integrated approach for EVs
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Electric Vehicles are the future of the automotive industry. A better policy for their promotion is required. Synopsis: A reduction in Customs duty wouldn’t solely boost the Electric Vehicles (EV) sector, the government needs to adopt an integrated approach towards it. Background: Indian cities are among the most polluted in the… Continue reading Integrated approach for EVs
Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Source: The Hindu and Business Standard Relevance: The DICGC Bill provide big relief to small depositors Synopsis: The Union Cabinet has cleared the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill, 2021 which will allow depositors to withdraw up to Rs 5 lakh in 90 days. About the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Bill,… Continue reading Depositors to get up to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days if bank under moratorium
Private partners could help RBI run a digital currency
Source: Livemint Relevance: Issues in the implementation of a retail CBDC Synopsis: A two-tiered model for retail issuance of CBDC should be implemented by India. Issues involved and the way forward. Background Recently, a deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that RBI is working on a “phased implementation strategy” for the… Continue reading Private partners could help RBI run a digital currency
