Day: November 30, 2016
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Mains 2016: Paris Climate Change Agreement – India
Paris climate change agreement and India Context: India recently ratified the Paris Agreement, ratification by at least 55 countries and accounting for at least 55% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was required for the agreement to come into force.Sixty-two countries have ratified the agreement so far, hence the agreement will soon come into force.…
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9 PM Daily Brief – 30 November 2016
Front Page / NATIONAL Amid disruptions & uproar, Bill to tax deposits passed in Lok Sabha Son has no legal right in parents’ house, can stay at their mercy Industries should use recycled groundwater Even nil vacancies won’t cut backlog SC agrees to hear co-op banks’ plea INTERATIONAL Mini-nukes pose a big threat Editorial/Opinion Dashed…
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Mains 2016: All about India’s Solar Policy
All about India’s Solar Policy Introduction About 70% of India’s electricity generation capacity is from fossil fuels. India is largely dependent on fossil fuel imports to meet its energy demands. By 2030, India’s dependence on energy imports is expected to exceed 53% of the country’s total energy consumption. Greater import dependence is a a threat…
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Must Read News Articles – November 30
Archives The Hindu Front Page / NATIONAL Amid disruptions & uproar, Bill to tax deposits passed in Lok Sabha: In the midst of disruptions and adjournments, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a Bill that seeks to tax money deposited in bank accounts post demonetisation. Son has no legal right in parents’ house, can stay at…
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Mains 2016: Net Neutrality and Free Basics
Net Neutrality and Free Basics Issue · A TRAI consultation paper proposed models that would get Free Basics-like services back in a slightly altered form — by making a distinction between telecom and Internet services. Background · Over the last one year, Indians have engaged in a passionate debate on the concept of Net neutrality,…
