Posted in Mains C A Environment GS 3

Soil Degradation

At a recent conference, UNESCO issued a warning that up to 90% of Earth’s land could face degradation by 2050.

A law around low-carbon climate resilient development
Posted in Mains C A Constitution | Polity Environment GS 2 GS 3

A law around low-carbon climate resilient development

There is a need for comprehensive climate legislation in India.

Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform
Posted in Mains C A Disaster and Disaster Management Editorial Analysis Governance GS 2 GS 3

Factory accidents, a pointer to rusty inspection reform

A recent explosion in a Dombivli chemical factory highlights the recurring problem of industrial accidents in India

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme (PM-KISAN)

Over the years, both the number of beneficiaries and the Budget allocation for the PM-Kisan scheme have shown a declining trend.

On improving rural mobile connectivity
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 GS 3 Indian Society

On improving rural mobile connectivity

Mobile connectivity in rural India remains a significant challenge

Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)
Posted in Mains C A Governance GS 2 GS 3 Science and Technology

Facial Recognition Technology (FRT)

NITI Aayog releases White Paper: Responsible AI for All (RAI) on Facial Recognition Technology which paper examines FRT as the first use case under NITI Aayog’s RAI principles and aims to establish a framework for responsible and safe development and deployment of FRT within India.

Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment Geography GS 3

Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate: What happened — and how sea level rise is affecting the world

The relocation of around 300 families from Gardi Sugdub in Panama’s Guna Yala province marks a significant response to the threats posed by rising sea levels.

Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

Reasi and the ‘years-old’ issue of cross-border terror

The Reasi terrorist attack on June 9, which coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third swearing-in, mirrors the attack on the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Herat, Afghanistan, on May 23, 2014, just before his first inauguration.

The NITI Aayog’s project in Great Nicobar
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis Environment GS 3

The NITI Aayog’s project in Great Nicobar

The article discusses ecological and social concerns of Great Nicobar development project

Create the space for governance with a green heart
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis Environment Governance GS 3

Create the space for governance with a green heart

A conscious focus on green policies is crucial as environmental issues in India impact the survival and the health of millions

Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

7 years of GST: Balancing tech & transformation

Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)

Punjab struggles to meet target of direct seeded rice cultivation as farmers remain apprehensive.