The frequency of cyclones appears to have increased in the Indian subcontinent. Discuss the Indian response in terms of preparedness for mitigating their impact. (250 Words)

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1) How Fertiliser Subsidy works 2) Voice of the Himalaya

1. Delhi High Court quashes GST on oxygen concentrators 2. Rules for insurance firms’ control tweaked after FDI ceiling raised to 74% 3. The RBI board approved the transfer of ?99,122 crore as surplus to the central government for the accounting period of…

1. Guardian of the forest, sunderlal bahugnana passed away 2. Delhi High Court quashes GST on oxygen concentrators 3. Countrywide “AYUSH COVID -19 Counselling Helpline” operationalized 4. Tauktae compares with other cyclones in severity, damage

Account for the various environmental movements in the Independent India. Discuss the reasons behind a recurring theme of eco-feminism within them. (150 Words)

1) Recalibrate growth, reprioritise expenditures 2) Guarantor beware

1) Halting it in its rural tracks 2) The bottom-up fight back

1. Documentary on Auroville’s afforestation project to be screened at ChangeNow summit 2. Operation Samudra Setu II: 3. How UNESCO grants World Heritage Site tag 4. India can’t stop exports of the vaccine for long; 5. C Rangarajan: Recalibrate growth, reprioritise…

Odisha, Bengal grapple with evacuation ahead of cyclone (Pg 1)

1) No from vaccine makers, states urge Centre to procure for all 2) Rise in helpline calls as pandemic takes mental health toll 3) 3 names shortlisted for CBI chief post 4) In same-sex marriage plea, Centre tells HC: No plea dying for lack of certificate…

1) A September exit, Afghanistan at the crossroads