Comment on India’s dependence on imports for the electric vehicle market from China. What should be India’s strategy to beat the Chinese influence over the EV market?

  Climate change is once again in the spotlight as COP27 gets underway in Egypt. The global effort to reduce carbon emissions relies heavily on electric cars (EVs). The switch to EVs is essential in India, which is grappling with ..

Topics: GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in Various Sectors • GS-III: Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology

Evaluate the Global North’s efforts to fulfill the annual $100 billion climate finance promise to the Global South. How far can private climate finance help here?

  Prior to the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the UNFCCC Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) recently published a report on the advancements made by developed nations towards the achievement ..

Topics: GS-II: Developed Versus Developing Countries Indias Interests • GS-II: Important International Institutions Agencies and Fora • GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation

Comment on the situation of tuberculosis in India. What are the challenges and way ahead?

  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide increased in 2021 for the first time in decades. Situation of TB in India: While the public sector is overburdened and deficient in infrastructure, the ..

Topics: GS-II: Social Sector Services Health

What are the various ways in which groundwater resources are being depleted? Which regions have the worst groundwater situation? What can be done to address the issue?

  India only has 4% of the world’s freshwater resources despite having 17% of the world’s population. India not only faces a water shortage, but groundwater exploitation has been increasing for a long time.  Groundwater depletion: In India, there are ..

Topics: GS-III: Conservation Environmental Pollution Degradation

In view of the recent geopolitical tensions, how can India ensure its energy security? What are the challenges presented by these geo-political tensions? Suggest a way forward.

  India is dependent on imports for majority of its fuel supply. The ongoing geopolitical tensions around the world, including Russia-Ukraine war, tensions among gulf nations, have severely impacted India’s energy security. Geopolitical dynamics: Due to the Covid-19 epidemic, major ..

Topics: GS-III: Infrastructure Energy Sector

Comment on the situation of the informal sector in India. What are the challenges faced by them? Enumerate the government’s initiatives to benefit this sector.

  The informal economy is a widespread and worldwide phenomena. The informal sector employs over 60% of the world’s population, according to the International Labor Organization. Informal sector in India: Despite being more common in emerging and developing nations, this ..

Topics: GS-II: Mechanisms Laws for Protection of Vulnerable Sections • GS-III: Indian Economy Issues Relating to Planning • GS-III: Economic Growth Development • GS-III: Inclusive Growth and Issues Arising From It