Topic 1: Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Context: Corona pandemic fear, job loss, emergence of new technology Topic 2: Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Self-reliance, not Self-Isolation Context: Corona pandemic and need to be self reliant.

    Today I have selected an important topic for the Sunday Success Sutra. Let me first share a story. Then I will relate this with your preparation “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” –Abraham Lincoln It was the annual lumberjack competition […]

Subject: Environment Context: Researchers at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have found that aerosol radiative forcing larger than the global averages over the trans-Himalayas implying some amount of radiative effects, in spite of the clean atmosphere. Concept: Aerosol radiative […]

Subject: Environment Context: Russia declared a state of emergency after 20,000 tonnes of diesel oil leaked into Ambarnaya river in Arctic region turning its surface crimson red. Concept: Reason for spill The thermoelectric power plant at Norilsk is built on permafrost, which has weakened over the years owing to climate change. This caused the pillars that […]

Subject: Environment Context: Ministry of Power initiated the ‘#iCommit’ campaign, on the occasion of World Environment Day. Concept: The initiative is a clarion call to all stakeholders and individuals to continue moving towards energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability to create a robust and resilient energy system in the future. The ‘#iCommit’ initiative, driven by […]