Category: GS 3
What are IPCC’s assessment reports?
With the recent conclusion of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), discussions have now shifted towards the initiation of the seventh assessment cycle (AR7). A recent meeting held in Turkey marked the beginning of the AR7 cycle and set the stage for deliberations on crucial aspects such as report contents, timelines, and alignment with global climate goals.
Why India needs deep industrialisation
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted nations, including India, to reconsider their economic strategies amidst challenges of industrial stagnation and inequality. The article emphasises the need for deep industrialization to address fundamental structural issues in the Indian economy.
Behind escalating human-animal conflict in Kerala
The recent incident in Wayanad, Kerala, where a wild elephant tragically killed a man, sheds light on the escalating human-animal conflict in the region.
Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs recently addressed a significant security flaw in its online portal. According to reports, this flaw had left the personal information of over 98 lakh directors of Indian companies exposed.
India – making waves in the Indian Ocean
With axis of global power shifting to the Indo-Pacific, India is remedying old mistakes and assuming a prominent role in addressing maritime concerns in Indian Ocean region.
Smart Fencing System along India-Myanmar Border
Government has decided to construct smart fencing along the entire border with Myanmar.
R&D spend — golden intervention or smoke and mirrors
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the interim Budget a corpus of rupees one lakh crore dedicated to providing interest-free loans for long-term financing or refinancing in research and innovation
Equity concerns in banning fossil fuel extraction
This article discusses the imperative for equitable phasing out of fossil fuels, international legal considerations, and the situation in India amidst global efforts to mitigate climate change
Fiscal federalism
The financial dynamics between the central and state governments in India have recently come under scrutiny due to various policies and decisions that affect fiscal federalism.
Cheetah reintroduction
The recent birth of seven cheetah cubs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park marks a significant milestone in India’s Project Cheetah, aimed at reintroducing cheetahs to the country.
Exposing India’s financial markets to the vultures
The article discusses India’s efforts to integrate its government bonds into global indices towards internationalisation of bond market and the potential benefits and risks associated with this move.
India’s new possibilities amid China’s relative economic decline
The article examines the debate surrounding China’s economic future and its consequence for the global order. It thereby lays focus on the implications for India and Asia as a whole.