Walking The Tightrope

International Relations

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-11-30 OPINION Relevant for: International Relations Topic: India – Middle East The six-month waiver on sanctions granted by the U.S. to India and seven other countries importing oil from Iran highlights the importance of economic factors in the India-U.S. strategic partnership. The exemption also puts the spotlight on the link between…

Cool It: On Labour Loss Due To Heatwave

Environment

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-11-30 OPINION Relevant for: Environment & Disaster Management Topic: Environmental Degradation – GHGs, Ozone Depletion & Climate Change The staggering loss of an estimated 153 billion hours of labour during 2017 due to rising temperatures around the globe is a reminder to governments that they are not doing enough to dramatically…