The Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty
Formal Name: The “Agreement on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction” (BBNJ Treaty). […]
Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
Context: The Election Commission (EC) has begun the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration of electoral rolls for 51 crore voters […]
Has cloud seeding been effective?
Why is this in the news? Background and Context What is Cloud Seeding? What Are Cloud Seeding Chemicals? Key Chemical […]
THE CASE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Why in the News? Context and Background The Core Challenge: Capacity-Generation Mismatch Parameter Solar/Wind Coal/Nuclear Hydro Installed Cap. High (~50%) […]
INDIA’S IT DREAM AT CROSSROADS
Why in the News? Context and Background Key Structural and Policy Issues Structural Shifts in the IT Model Skill Deficit […]
Supreme Court Flags Surge in “Digital Arrest” Scams Targeting Elderly
Why in the News:Recently, the Supreme Court highlighted the growing menace of digital arrest frauds in India, in which victims, […]
The Pitfalls of Climate Alarmism
UPSC Mains-Syllabus Linkage Why in the News? A recent commentary highlights how alarmist climate rhetoric, while spurring urgency, can distort […]
From Food Security to Nutrition Security:
PM’s Vision for Scientific Innovation in India Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the inaugural session […]
A Kerala Story:
Eradicating Poverty as a Never-Ending Task Why in the News Recently, marking its 69th formation day, Kerala announced that it […]