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Source: Business Standard Relevance – Weather forecasting is important for disaster management and reducing farmer’s crop loss. Synopsis: The ability of India Meteorological Department (IMD) is looking for the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for improving weather forecasting. Background: The standing crop of Ujjain farmers got destroyed recently… Continue reading IMD may deploy cutting-edge technology to forecast weather events more accurately

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: Importance of historical thinking for tackling fake news. Synopsis: Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to filter fact from fiction. In this regard, some experts have suggested the inculcation of historical thinking amongst the masses in order to curb the menace of fake news. Background: Fake news… Continue reading Are law and technology a solution to fake news?

Source – The Indian Express Relevance: EU’s emission law will have implications for India as well. Synopsis – Key features and advantages of EU’s new carbon emission law and its implication on India and its industries. Introduction – Fit To 55 – Recently, The European Commission adopted the Fit for 55 Package of proposals. It… Continue reading Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry

Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the impacts of Climate Change on the seasons of India. Synopsis: Only adequate planning can protect against nature’s unavoidable extremes. What changes have occurred in the climate trends over the Arabian Sea? State the reasons for the same. In the previous two decades, the frequency and intensity of… Continue reading A climate risk

Source: The Hindu, Live Mint,  Business Standard Relevance: central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are becoming reality. However, before their adoption, a proper cost-benefit analysis will require. Synopsis: The RBI must consider the following issues before rolling out Central Bank Digital Currency. Background Today, many of the world’s central banks are racing to launch their own… Continue reading What a digital currency from RBI must get right

Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights the issues in the Public Sector companies, compared to the private sector. Synopsis: There are questions about the state’s proactive and productive role in helping its citizens. Introduction: The typical Indian worker in 1983 had three years of education. It means India delivered glorified illiteracy to the majority… Continue reading It’s Part of The Problem

Source: Live Mint Relevance: E-commerce has become one of the most important segments of the global economy. Any attempt to regulate it, will have implications for the economy of the country. Synopsis: Over-stringent e-com regulations would lower consumer welfare, work against small businesses, and also stifle innovation. Concerns Regarding Growth of E-commerce in India India’s… Continue reading The first principles of commerce should guide e-com policy too

Source: Times of India  Synopsis: The alleged spying attack (Pegasus) on opposition leaders, journalists and protestors has raised questions over the accountability and independent functioning of intelligence agencies. In this context, a private member bill is introduced for allowing parliamentary oversight over them. Background: Congress MP Manish Tewari has revived his private members’ bill to… Continue reading Spooky change

Source: Times of India Relevance – Marine life is facing threats from human-induced pollutants. Ghost nets are one of the threats that require urgent attention. Synopsis: Ghost nets put severe stress on marine species, which threaten their survival. A reduction in marine species is in turn worrisome for humans as it would reduce the oxygen… Continue reading Haunting Our Seas: How ‘ghost nets’ threaten marine life and human beings