Context: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 Insolvency and Bankruptcy: Insolvency is a state of financial distress in which someone is unable to pay their bills. It can lead to insolvency proceedings, in which legal action will be taken against the insolvent entity, and assets may be liquidated to pay off outstanding debts. Bankruptcy is the legal proceeding… Continue reading 7 PM I Three years on, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is learning from outcomes, growing stronger| 29th November 2019
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The idea behind current affairs news analysis editorials is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services GS Preparation.
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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
7 PM I Antibiotics are contaminating rivers and posing health risks I November 28th, 2019
Context: Water contamination due to pharmaceuticals and its effects on human health. More in news: Recently in Hyderabad, researchers from Sweden found a multitude of pharmaceutical residues in water bodies in the city. They made a pill called ‘Sordidum Pharmacum’ out of the pharmaceutical pollutants found in Hyderabad’s waters as a commentary on just what people are… Continue reading 7 PM I Antibiotics are contaminating rivers and posing health risks I November 28th, 2019
7 PM I The Misadventure of new citizenship regime I 27th November, 2019
Context: All India National Register of Citizens (NRC). More in news: On November 20, Union home minister Amit Shah said in Parliament that the Nation Register of Citizens (NRC) would be prepared for every state in the country. National Register of Citizens (NRC): The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is a register containing names of all… Continue reading 7 PM I The Misadventure of new citizenship regime I 27th November, 2019
7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
Context: Agricultural Credit in India. More in news: In the financial year (FY) 2018-19, banks disbursed Rs 12.55 trillion as ground level credit (GLC) to agriculture, surpassing the government’s target of Rs 11 trillion. Yet the agriculture sector’s performance has not been commensurate. Agricultural Credit: Agricultural credit has played a vital role in supporting farm… Continue reading 7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
7 PM | Mother tongue must be the medium of instruction to preserve India’s cultural diversity, heritage | 22nd November, 2019
Context: Importance of preserving India’s linguistic diversity and heritage. Language: Language is any formal system of gestures, signs, sounds, and symbols used or conceived as a means of communicating thought. Language is a tool for our intellectual and emotional expression. It is a vehicle of inter-generational transmission of culture, scientific knowledge and a worldview. It is… Continue reading 7 PM | Mother tongue must be the medium of instruction to preserve India’s cultural diversity, heritage | 22nd November, 2019
7 PM | The myths around free trade agreements | 21st November, 2019
Context: Free Trade Agreements and myths about its impact in reference to RCEP. More in news: On November 4, 2019 India decided against joining the 16-nation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a so-called mega-regional economic agreement being negotiated since 2012 between… Continue reading 7 PM | The myths around free trade agreements | 21st November, 2019
7 PM | Turning the policy focus to child undernutrition | 20th November, 2019
Context: Malnutrition and the findings of Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) report. More in news: Government recently released Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) report which assumes importance as India ranks 102 out of 117 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2019. Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS): The survey was conducted between 2016 and 2018… Continue reading 7 PM | Turning the policy focus to child undernutrition | 20th November, 2019
7 PM | Rapid urbanization has meant more problems than prosperity | 19th November, 2019
Context: Urbanisation and rising risk of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). More in news: A recent Lancet study issues a dire warning of the devastation that Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are likely to wreak if timely action is not taken to slow down its current rapid rise. Urbanisation: Urbanisation is an increase in the number of people living in… Continue reading 7 PM | Rapid urbanization has meant more problems than prosperity | 19th November, 2019
7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019
Context: Economic Slowdown and revival of consumer confidence. More in news: Former PM Manmohan Singh says ‘palpable climate of fear’ is stifling economic growth & could end up causing stagflation. Nominal GDP growth is at a 15-year low Unemployment is at a 45-year high Household consumption is at a four-decade low Bad loans in banks… Continue reading 7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019
7 PM | We need a new Green Revolution — one that focuses on the environment | 14th November, 2019
Context: Environmental impacts of agriculture. More in news: ‘Climate strike’, a form of protest popularised by the Sweedish teenage activist Greta Thunburg, has been named Collins’ Word of the Year 2019. The recently held summit, ‘The Future of Protein’ aims to bring together the key stakeholders in business, innovation, scientific research and policy to transform… Continue reading 7 PM | We need a new Green Revolution — one that focuses on the environment | 14th November, 2019
