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  In the depths of the ocean, at the wreckage of the Titanic, a submersible implodes, subjecting its occupants to unimaginable pressure. Within milliseconds, the sudden breach causes an explosive equalization of pressure, releasing a force equivalent to multiple kilograms of explosive. As the submersible collapses, adiabatic compression generates intense heat, vaporizing flesh and bone. The entire implosion occurs in just 50 milliseconds, far faster than the human body can register pain. The sequence of events, from crushing pressure to searing heat and violent water intrusion, happens too quickly for the brain to comprehend. Though tragic, these incidents provide valuable insights for the improvement of submersible design and regulations, reminding us of the dangers and boundless wonders of deep-sea exploration. Author Link

 ✅Electronic governance or e-governance can be defined as the usage  of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by the  government to provide and facilitate government services, exchange  of information, communication transactions and integration of  various stand-alone systems and services.   🔸 It is the use of technology to perform government activities and  achieve the objectives of governance.  🔹World Bank explained the E-governance as the use by government  agencies of information technologies (such as Wide Area Networks,   the Internet, and mobile computing) that can transform relations  with citizens, businesses, and other arms of government.   🔸 In a fast-growing and demanding economy like India, e-governance  has become essential. The rapid growth of digitalization has led  many governments across the globe to introduce and incorporate  technology into governmental processes.

1. The seas provide food, livelihoods and a sense of identity, especially for coastal communities in the Pacific island states. 2. Climate change and unsustainable resource management have degraded ecosystems and diminished biodiversity. 3. Levels of overfishing have exponentially increased, leaving fish stocks and food systems vulnerable. 4. Marine plastic pollution flowing through the region’s rivers has contributed to most of the debris flooding the ocean. Lack of data 1. Data are available for only 2 out of 10 targets for the Sustainable Development Goal 14, ‘Life Below Water’. 2. Due to limitations in methodology and national statistical systems, information gaps have persisted at uneven levels across countries. Plastic pollution 1. Asia and the Pacific produce nearly half of global plastic by volume, of which it consumes 38%. 2. Plastics represent a double burden for the ocean a) Production of plastics generates CO2 absorbed by the ocean and ...

1. India is set to take over as the next Chairperson of the World Health Organisation’s decision-making executive body 2. India will have to decide on supporting the USA’s move to reinstate Taiwan’s observer status at the World Health Assembly (WHA) that is opposed by China. 3. India’s nominee will take over as the Chairperson, replacing Japan. 4. India is likely to hold the post for the next three years. 5. The seven-nation meeting was attended by the foreign ministers of Australia, Brazil, India, Israel, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. 6. All invitees other than India are major non-NATO allies of the United States, who would be expected to support USA’s move. 7. China has been referring to the “One-China” principle as a widely accepted universal consensus of the international community including the Indian government.

Global Supply Chains 1. The COVID 19 pandemic has disrupted the supply chains and countries are dependent on other countries for items of basic necessities including pharmaceuticals. 2. So, the nations should build supply chains inside the country. Where does it make an impact? 1. China has monopolized the world trade as more than 9 lakh companies are operating in China. So, during the pandemic i. The supply disrupted as manufacturing process stopped in China. ii. This has led to shortage of medicines, manufacturing, Infrastructure etc. across the world. 2. Every country would now move towards the protectionism, atleast in essential commodities like medicines, infrastructure etc. 3. As per WTO, global trade for 2020 will see a downfall ranging from 13% - 32%. 4. IMF has forecasted 3% economic slowdown that will surely jeopardize economic activities of many countries. 5. Idea of realigning towards self-sufficiency would be prioritized by the g...

Reviewing Chinese FDI 1. As China is on a buying spree at the time of coronavirus pandemic induced economic downturn, the countries are reconsidering relations with China. 2. India is one of the latest countries to join the move to resist hostile business takeovers by China. How nations are rethinking their FDI policy? 1. The European Union was among the first to tighten foreign investment rules in recent times. 2. Countries have been tightening rules on foreign investments in critical sectors to safeguard their economies from becoming vulnerable and exposed to foreign hands. 3. Australia has made all investments to come under review in future. So the government approval would be required to invest in Australia. 4. Concerned about the Chinese hostile takeovers the UK, Germany and Italy are also thinking of putting similar safeguards in place. 5. The USA has been deterring the Huawei investments and acquisitions for strategic concerns. Why is Chinese in...