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Introduction– Although Macroeconomic Indicators are showing an improvement but rural India shows a different reality. Pandemic has only heightened the problems faced by people of hinterland.   What are the issues facing rural India as an effect of pandemic and what are their implications?  1) Declining rural wages:   Real wages in Rural areas are declining along with rising input prices of fertilizer and diesel. Workers are struggling… Continue reading Poverty and Hunger stalk Indias countryside

News – Plastic Pollution is increasing in the Mountains, especially Himalayas.  Mountains are most environmentally sensitive ecosystems, and are being impacted by the adversities of climate change and other environmental hazards such as increasing plastic waste, at a rapid rate. Waste Management in mountains is crucial for their sustainability.  Sources of Plastic waste –   High tourist footfall.  Plastic used in Packaging  Presence of various manufacturing industries. Example– Pharmaceutical Industry in Himachal.  Household waste … Continue reading The mountains are calling and they need help

Context–Author presents the view that although most technologies and tech products deplete our natural resources and contribute heavily to global warming and climate change. However, there is one tech that stands out and rather helps to save the planet that is – Fusion Energy.  What is Nuclear Fusion?  Nuclear fusion is not a new concept, scientists have known about it since Einstein’s… Continue reading Clean Energy from nuclear fusion is our Planet’s best hope

News: Despite being cost-effective and environment-friendly, domestic waterways play a limited role in hinterland connectivity. Contents1 About inland waterways in India2 What are the benefits of Inland waterways?2.1 Inland waterways and regional trade2.2 Help the economy3 How’s India developing inland waterways? About inland waterways in India India has an extensive network of inland waterways, but they are highly… Continue reading How waterways can help improve competitiveness

News– Discovery of a new coronavirus variant in South Africa, called Omicron, has led to countries once again restricting or entirely eliminating the freedom to travel.  Why these knee-jerk reactions like travel bans are not effective?  1) Virus is well on its way to becoming endemic at many places.  2) Also there appears no need to lock away one country when this virus is already on multiple… Continue reading Pavlovian responses like travel restrictions won’t stop omicron