Tamil Nadu’s ‘Drone Didis’ Spray Acres Of Farmlands in a Jiffy
Introduction to ‘Drone Didis’: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ,Schemes) Training and Resources Advantages Efficient Operations: Economic Opportunity: Skill Development: Challenges Battery Limitations: Logistics Issues: Adoption Hurdles: Impact on Agriculture Policy Implications Conclusion The ‘Drone Didis’ initiative exemplifies a successful blend of technology, women’s empowerment, and sustainable farming practices. While challenges like logistics and battery life persist, the program has […]
Welfare Concerns Regarding the Use of Elephants in Ceremonies
Context : Animal Welfare and Public Safety Relevance : GS 2(Governance), GS 3(Environment) Legal and Regulatory Context: Conditions Leading to Stress: Challenges in Breeding and Sourcing Elephants: Current Government Response: Cultural and Legal Tensions: Future Considerations:
Urea Industry’s Success and Progress Towards Self-Reliance
Context : Relevance : GS 2(Governance), GS 3(Agriculture) Important Developments: Expansion of Urea Production: New Urea Plants and Greenfield Projects: Strategic Location of New Plants: The Talcher Project: Technology and Cost Efficiency: Make vs. Buy Decision: Domestic Urea Production Costs: Imported Urea Costs: Proximity to LNG Terminals: Economic and Employment Benefits: Shifting Focus and Future Strategy: […]
How the draft rules for implementing data protection falls short
Context of the Draft Rules: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Lack of Detail in Draft Rules: Shortcomings in User Rights: Shortcomings in Protecting Children’s Data: Overall Evaluation: Call to Action:
Should voter IDs be linked with Aadhaar?
Context of the Debate: Relevance: GS 2(Governance) History of the Proposal: Implementation & Challenges: Pros of Linking EPIC with Aadhaar: Cons and Concerns: Way Forward: Conclusion: Linking Voter IDs with Aadhaar could help eliminate duplicate entries but requires careful handling of privacy concerns, accuracy of data, and voluntary participation. Public awareness and updated forms are […]
The reforms needed in the MEA
India’s Rising Global Stature: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Challenges Faced by the MEA: Recommendations for Improvement: Issues with Diplomatic Expertise: Technological Adaptation: Positive Steps Taken: Looking Ahead:
Companies look to localise data storage telecom tech
Shift to Localisation: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Key Players: Data Localisation and Regulation: Optical Transceiver Market Growth: Challenges and Opportunities: Cost and Security Considerations: Industry Support:
Kerala’s maternal mortality ratio climbs as fertility levels fall to a new low
Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) Trends: Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Declining Births: Impact of Declining Fertility: Demographic Transition: Social and Economic Consequences: Delayed Childbearing and Increased Risks: Population Data and Reporting Concerns: Health Department’s Response:
Issues with Eklavya Model Schools
The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) scheme was launched in 1997-98 to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas from Class VI to XII. However, despite efforts and significant budgetary allocations, a third of the 716 approved EMRS remain non-functional. The dropout rate among students, particularly from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), highlights the persistent challenges in ensuring universal access to […]
Is Organising a Protest Enough for UAPA
Context: Relevance : GS 2(Governance ) Legal Context Court’s Observation Evidence and Allegations Implications and Legal Path Forward Way Forward