Shapes of Economic Recovery
Predicting recovery graphs, economists have added cool shapes for our information. The types of graphs mentioned here are the possible… Continue reading Shapes of Economic Recovery
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
The Ministry of Shipping has informed about the steps taken for prevention and control of pollution arising from ships in… Continue reading International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
Green colour band for BS-VI 4W vehicles
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued an order mandating a coloured strip to identify four-wheeled BSVI… Continue reading Green colour band for BS-VI 4W vehicles
[Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
Termed in a moment of hubris by present government as ‘“a living monument of UPA’s failures”, the government has… Continue reading [Burning Issue] Reorienting MGNREGA in times of COVID
Tax Avoidance: case study on Flipkart deal
Through this story, we will explore how investment fund companies exploit the tax agreements between the two countries. This story… Continue reading Tax Avoidance: case study on Flipkart deal
Explained: Gross Value Added (GVA) Method
The National Statistical Office (NSO) recently released its provisional estimates of national income for the financial year 2019-20. The release… Continue reading Explained: Gross Value Added (GVA) Method
Environment Performance Index 2020
India has secured 168 ranks in the 12th edition of the biennial Environment Performance Index (EPI Index 2020). CSP 2019… Continue reading Environment Performance Index 2020
Aerosols Radiative Effects in the Himalayas
Indian researchers have found that the effect of anthropogenic aerosols is much higher over the high altitudes of western trans-Himalayas.… Continue reading Aerosols Radiative Effects in the Himalayas
‘Race to Zero’ campaign
The UN has launched the “Race to Zero” campaign ahead of delayed COP 26 Climate Talks. Possible question for prelims:… Continue reading ‘Race to Zero’ campaign
Nagar Van (Urban Forest) Scheme
On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June), the union govt has announced the implementation of the Nagar Van… Continue reading Nagar Van (Urban Forest) Scheme
[Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
Farmers in India constantly battle against skewed monsoon and erratic rainfall, extreme natural events, interrupted supply chains and rising inflation.… Continue reading [Burning Issue] COVID-19 and its Impact on Agriculture
A chill in US-China relations and India as a collateral damage
Even before the covid pandemic we could sense the rising tension between the U.S. and China. However, pandemic proved to… Continue reading A chill in US-China relations and India as a collateral damage
Defence reforms must ensure the alignment of its various domains
This article draws on the model used for accident investigation but in a reverse manner. For proper functioning of the… Continue reading Defence reforms must ensure the alignment of its various domains
Setting agenda for G-12
Recently, there was a call for expansion of the membership of the G-7 by the U.S. President. But the expanded… Continue reading Setting agenda for G-12
Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
India is prepared to expand the Malabar trilateral naval exercise involving India, the U.S. and Japan, to permanently include Australia.… Continue reading Malabar Naval Exercise to include Australia
The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)
The govt. has launched the TULIP program for providing internship opportunities to fresh Graduates in all ULBs & Smart Cities.… Continue reading The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)
Dilemma for Delhi in Ladakh standoff
Though the rest of the world is preoccupied with Covid pandemic, China is busy in raising tension over border issues… Continue reading Dilemma for Delhi in Ladakh standoff
What is Inner Line Permit (ILP) and what is its CAA context?
The Supreme Court has declined to stay the operation of a Presidential order which petitioners claimed deprived Assam of the… Continue reading What is Inner Line Permit (ILP) and what is its CAA context?
What is Superconductivity?
On a larger scale, electric grids, such as high power lines, lose over 5 per cent of their energy in… Continue reading What is Superconductivity?
Extreme weather events in India
Nineteen extreme weather events in 2019 claimed 1,357 lives, with heavy rain and flood accounting for 63 per cent of… Continue reading Extreme weather events in India
