News: US Federal Reserve (Fed) is increasing the speed of balance sheet tapering. As mentioned in the news, US Federal Reserve (Fed) will double the pace of its balance sheet tapering and end its net asset purchases by mid-March 2022. Balance sheet tapering means gradual slowing of the pace of the Fed’s large scale asset purchases, which was aimed at… Continue reading Forex party is ending: ON US Fed Balance Sheet Tapering
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For sports heroes-Government must consider innovative funding, including legalizing betting
News: At a recent sports university inauguration, the PM of India said that Indian youth should be motivated to take up sports as a career. Although India has had its best performance of the history at the Tokyo Olympics this year by winning 7 medals including a gold in Javelin, but the fact remains… Continue reading For sports heroes-Government must consider innovative funding, including legalizing betting
Retain Rs 8 lakh EWS cap for admissions, recommends panel
What is the News? A three-member panel set up by the Government of India to review the eligibility criteria of Economically Weaker Sections(EWS) has submitted its report. The panel has suggested that its recommendations be implemented only from the next admission cycle and not the ongoing one as any sudden change will cause major disruption… Continue reading Retain Rs 8 lakh EWS cap for admissions, recommends panel
Why’s pandemic policymaking still short of science?
News: Though science & technology has definitely played an important role in many decisions related to the containment of the pandemic, it has been ignored in many as well. Instances where science & technology has been ignored in policy making w.r.t the containment of the pandemic? Scrubbing of home furniture and doors was advised by… Continue reading Why’s pandemic policymaking still short of science?
Problem, solution, problem: India’s population will start to collapse in two decades. It’s a matter of celebration – and concern
News: Population growth is a function of fertility and life expectancy. India had about 1.38 billion (138 crore) people in 2020. Two recent studies estimate the country’s population to peak at 1. 5-1. 6 billion somewhere between 2040 and 2048. India’s population has been on a decline, and several figures point in this direction. … Continue reading Problem, solution, problem: India’s population will start to collapse in two decades. It’s a matter of celebration – and concern
Judges & journos: CJI is partly right on the media mixing news and views. But judges should be less prickly too
News: Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, in a recent event, expressed worry about how news and views are being mixed together in today’s time. He also talked about the “recent trend to sermonise about judgments, and villainise judges” The article urges the judiciary to be less prickly (irritable) about criticism, including when not just… Continue reading Judges & journos: CJI is partly right on the media mixing news and views. But judges should be less prickly too
Medical postgraduates: Omicron’s Here, Doctors Aren’t
News: Omicron is spreading faster than any virus in history. Latest reports from the UK show that patients with Omicron are 50-70% less likely to be admitted to hospital for treatment. However, observations in Europe and the US show that this milder virus could still put pressure on hospitals because of the speed of spread,… Continue reading Medical postgraduates: Omicron’s Here, Doctors Aren’t
Step Motherly? Is the denial of FCRA renewal for the Mother Teresa founded NGO at all justified?
News: Missionaries of Charity (MoC), an NGO founded by Mother Teresa has been denied the renewal of its FCRA registration by the home ministry. It should be noted that the FCRA registration is mandatory for any NGO or association to receive foreign funds or donations. MHA is the controlling authority of FCRA, and it conducts… Continue reading Step Motherly? Is the denial of FCRA renewal for the Mother Teresa founded NGO at all justified?
Why cloud seeding is no longer being seen as an option to clear Delhi’s air
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why the decision to drop the idea of cloud seeding?3 What is the way forward?4 About Cloud Seeding What is the news? According to a document from the Central Pollution Control Board, weather conditions, such as low moisture levels in the capital during the winter, are unsupportive of cloud seeding… Continue reading Why cloud seeding is no longer being seen as an option to clear Delhi’s air
India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship
News: India and Israel are going to celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations in the year 2022. India has described its relationship with Israel as a multifaceted strategic partnership, which now includes negotiations on a free trade agreement as well. What are the various areas of cooperation b/w India and Israel? Technology: Israel is the… Continue reading India Israel ties no longer just a close friendship
