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UPSC syllabus is rather indicative than exhaustive and needs a broader learning curve and regular updates. The aspirant needs to have a practical working knowledge of almost everything happening socially, politically, economically, geographically and historically. News reading is an important aspect which supplements above-mentioned criteria. The articles in newspapers are of relevance to any given civil services examination paper whether it be optional, essay, general studies or preliminary. Also, newspaper being dynamic in nature there is no difference in strategy of reading newspaper for a newcomer or an experienced aspirant. But does one really have time to sift through so many newspapers and even more number of articles on daily basis. Hence, our editorial team tries to make task easier for you by presenting in-depth analysis of important news articles. You don’t need to look anywhere more for your daily news analysis

Significance of climate resilience for India – Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What is Climate resilience?3 Why does India need to focus on Climate resilience?4 Climate change and its impact on India5 Few examples of extreme climatic events occurred in India this year6 Suggestions to become climate resilient Introduction Climate change is altering the nature of each and every country. It’s like a pandemic, it… Continue reading Significance of climate resilience for India – Explained, pointwise

Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 Need of the bill3 Power sector value chain4 Problems faced by discoms5 Key provisions of the bill6 Issues with draft electricity (Amendment) bill7 Suggestions8 Way forward Introduction The Electricity (amendment) Bill 2021 will be introduced and is likely to be pushed for passage in the monsoon session of Parliament. The bill seeks to… Continue reading Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2021 – Explained, pointwise

Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About the floods in Europe:3 How Climate change can cause floods?4 Extreme rainfall in India this year:5 The Dutch example:6 Why are the early warning systems not efficient?7 Lessons for India from Floods in Europe: Introduction Climate change and global warming will continue to cause extreme climatic events. Across the world, countries are… Continue reading Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise

Assam Mizoram Border Dispute – Explained, Pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 Confrontations in the Past3 Current Scenario of Assam-Mizoram border dispute4 Reasons behind the Assam-Mizoram border dispute and Inter-State Border Tensions5 Implications of Violent conflict6 Steps taken to solve the dispute7 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction The violent clashes on the Assam-Mizoram border in Lailapur on July 26th are a result of the continuing confrontation between… Continue reading Assam Mizoram Border Dispute – Explained, Pointwise

Periodic Labour Force Survey and Unemployment in India- Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Periodic Labour Force Survey?3 What are LFPR, WPR and UER?4 The LFPR and UER in the past:5 What does the Low LFPR and High UER imply?6 Why the recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) reports are signifying?7 Causes of unemployment in India8 Suggestions to reduce the unemployment rate Introduction The… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey and Unemployment in India- Explained, pointwise

Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 India’s food production capacity3 Impact of the pandemic on Food Security4 Government measures to improve food security during the pandemic5 Challenges to food security6 Suggestions to improve food security7 Conclusion Introduction With a reduction in COVID-19 infections as the second wave weakens in India, it is important to focus on the pandemic’s disruptive… Continue reading Food security in India and its challenges- Explained, pointwise

Significance of biocentric jurisprudence for nature – Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 Biocentrism vs anthropocentrism3 About the Supreme Court judgment4 Why power lines are a threat to Great Indian Bustard?5 How is anthropocentrism causing damage to the environment?6 How countries resorting to Biocentrism?7 India and Biocentrism8 Suggestions in embracing Biocentrism9 Conclusion Introduction In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India has sought to move… Continue reading Significance of biocentric jurisprudence for nature – Explained, pointwise

EU’s carbon border tax – Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About EU’s carbon border tax3 Rationale behind the tax4 How the carbon border tax will work?5 Countries that might be impacted6 Why is India opposing it?7 Issues/concerns/challenges8 Suggestions/Measures9 Conclusion Introduction In March 2021, the EU Parliament had adopted a resolution to implement a ‘Carbon Border Adjusted Mechanism’ (CBAM), pertaining to which proposed that… Continue reading EU’s carbon border tax – Explained, pointwise

How effective is the Ease of doing business index? – Explained, pointwise

Contents1 Introduction2 About Ease of Doing Business Index (EoDB)3 India’s performance in the recent EoDB Index4 Major reforms initiated by the government to improve EoDB in India5 Advantages of EoDB rankings6 Problems with the concept of EoDB7 Challenges faced by Indian Entrepreneurs8 Suggestions to improve Business in India Introduction India improved its global rank in… Continue reading How effective is the Ease of doing business index? – Explained, pointwise

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