Clean Energy Must Be Battery of Circular Economy
Context Budget speech has laid emphasis on the clean technologies like the solar and wind energy. It has also called for the transformation of the present linear economy into a circular economy. Relevance GS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. GS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. […]
The Rank-Pension Case
Context Supreme Court upheld the validity of the One-Rank One-Pension (OROP) scheme of the government which introduced similar pension for the military personnel of same rank and service years. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions of the Article What is […]
Project Dolphin
Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has expressed his concern with the poor pace of Project Dolphin’s approval process. Relevance: GS III- Environment (Species in News) Dimensions of the Article: What is Project Dolphin? Ganges River Dolphins Threats to Gangetic River dolphin Steps Taken to conserve and protect dolphins What is Project Dolphin? The idea […]
Sealed cover jurisprudence
Context: While hearing a criminal appeal against the Bihar Government, Chief Justice of India (CJI) admonished a counsel for submitting a ‘sealed cover report’ to the court. Relevance: GS II- Executive & Judiciary Dimensions of the article:: What is sealed cover jurisprudence? When has it been done in the past? Criticism What is sealed cover […]
One rank One pension
Context: The Supreme Court ruled there was “no constitutional infirmity” in the way the government had introduced ‘one rank, one pension’ (OROP) among ex-service personnel. The scheme, notified by the Defence Ministry on November 7, 2015, was challenged by Indian Ex-Service Movement, an association of retired defence personnel. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of […]
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Scheme
Context: Maharashtra is the latest state to threaten to withdraw from the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bhima Yogna (PMFBY) if changes to it are not carried out. Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Telangana, Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal – all predominantly agriculture states – have already opted out of the scheme. Relevance: GS II- Welfare Schemes Dimensions […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act
Context: The Union Home Ministry has placed a US based NGO on its watchlist following an investigation that foreign contributions it sent were being used for climate awareness campaigns, an activity not permissible under the FCRA [Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act]. Relevance: GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy […]
Rohingya Muslims in India
Context: Six people were recently arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for reportedly being part of a conspiracy involved in the unlawful trafficking of Rohingya Muslims into Indian territory. Relevance: GS II- International Relations (India and its neighbourhood) Dimensions of the Article: Who are the Rohingya? What are Issues & Concerns to India’s Security? […]
India’s Solar Capacity: Milestones and Challenges
Context: India has surpassed 50 GW of cumulative installed solar capacity. This ranks the country fifth in solar power deployment. This is a milestone in India’s journey towards generating 500 GW from renewable energy by 2030, of which 300 GW is expected to come from solar power. Relevance: GS III- Indian Economy (Energy) Dimensions of […]
On a green track
Context: The Kerala Government is planning to built the SilverLine Project that will link Thiruvananthapuram in the south to Kasargode in the north. Relevance: GS-III: Infrastructure, Government Policies & Interventions. Dimensions of the Article: The SilverLine Project What are the criticisms? High Speed Rail Network Financial Viability of Infrastructure projects Way Forward The SilverLine Project: […]