News: The world is preparing itself for an energy transition from fossil fuel to green energy. Around 133 countries have pledged to a “net-zero carbon emissions date. Most govts, corporates and civic entities have also shown determination to “phase down” and eventually phase out fossil fuels from their energy basket. However, world is still highly dependent on… Continue reading Preparing for green energy shift in 2022
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Don’t support minimum support prices
News: Legal MSP is an illogical, expensive and inefficient policy instrument. Unless farmers move rapidly towards high-value agriculture, there is not much scope to achieve better incomes for smallholders in an economically efficient and sustainable way. What is the actual reach of MSP regime? If one uses the Census and National Accounts data, – The… Continue reading Don’t support minimum support prices
India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
News: India’s foreign policy in 2021 followed a style of openness and readiness to deal with friends and foes alike. From selective alignment, India moved to universal engagement, even to the extent of convening meetings with antagonists. About India’s foreign policy in 2021 Relations with the US and its allies: India took active engagements with… Continue reading India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
Recognize kids as Individuals and not just as learners
News: Pandemic has brought a lot of problems for the education sector although students, teachers have tried to adapt to these ever-occurring disturbances, but challenges still remain. 1) Issue of diversity and inequality– While some students campaign to bring their various gadgets to the classroom for more integrated learning, plenty more continue to struggle for even… Continue reading Recognize kids as Individuals and not just as learners
Explained: Two new vaccines, an oral pill against Covid-19, and how they work
What is the news? India has approved two more Covid-19 vaccines, Corbevax and Covovax under emergency use authorization.It has also approved an antiviral drug, Molnupiravir to fight against COVID-19. Must Read: What is Molnupiravir, the Covid-19 pill approved by India? What is Covovax Vaccine? Covavax is manufactured by Serum Institute of India(SII) and has been… Continue reading Explained: Two new vaccines, an oral pill against Covid-19, and how they work
Konark Sun Temple: Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be cleared
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed it is working on a preliminary roadmap to safely remove sand from the interiors of Konark Sun Temple. Why ASI is removing sand from the interiors of Konark Sun Temple? The British administration in 1903 had filled the Jaga Mohan (assembly hall) of the… Continue reading Konark Sun Temple: Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be cleared
Legal MSP: A right and a necessity
News: The demand for legal guarantee for the MSP has become the subject of much debate since the start of the farmer agitation. Many arguments have been given centred around its economic and legal feasibility. But, most are not supported by data or sound economic logic. Must Read: Legalising MSP: Challenges and way forward –… Continue reading Legal MSP: A right and a necessity
J&K delimitation exercise sets a dangerous precedent
News: Delimitation Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Desai has completed the task of delimitation of Jammu and Kashmir, but there have been some concerns regarding its mandate. What are the issues associated with the recently concluded delimitation of J&K? Population base: This delimitation commission has taken the 2011 Census as the basis for delimitation for… Continue reading J&K delimitation exercise sets a dangerous precedent
Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Belgaum Border Dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra?3 What is the basis of Maharashtra’s claim on Belgaum?4 What is Karnataka’s position on this?5 What were the steps taken to resolve the Belgaum Dispute? What is the News? The decades-old dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belagavi or as… Continue reading Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
Banks have fared better than expected in pandemic, but there are also signs of stress building up
News: According to the RBI’s Report on Trends and Progress of Banking in India, 2020-21, Indian banking system has performed better than the expectation during the pandemic. But, it is still far from full recovery and there are still impending threats. How has banking sector performed during the pandemic? The asset quality of banks has… Continue reading Banks have fared better than expected in pandemic, but there are also signs of stress building up
