Various cities in India should opt for “sponge cities” Mission, taking into account the scenario of rapid urbanisation, improper drainage facilities, tampered roadways and not taking enough measures to receive unprecedented rainfall. This editorial suggests various measures like rainwater harvesting techniques, building watersheds and making cities permeable.
Amid the pandemic, US has deployed Patriot air missiles in Iraq. This would further ratchet up the tensions in West Asia. The news is important for both prelims and mains. Click to read the article
Relevance: In 2019 the NCRB published the Prison Statistics India 2016, which highlights the plight of Indian prisoners. The purpose of prison is correction in human behaviour by influencing and modifying perceptions and attitudes. However, [Read More]
Relevance: The conflict between China and it’s island neighbour Taiwan is on the rise. Recently the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi issued a guidelines to India media to exercise restrain in reporting the Taiwanese problem. [Read More]
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