Context: Blockchain and its impact on Indian economy. More in News: The Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2019 has proposed stringent penalties, including 10 years of imprisonment, for holding, selling or dealing in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Recently Facebook announced its own cryptocurrency to facilitate payments globally with minimal fees… Continue reading 7 PM | The benefits of blockchain | 18th July, 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 | Time ripe for sovereign external borrowing | 17th July, 2019
Context: sovereign borrowing and its impact on Indian economy Sovereign borrowing means raising the money from foreign markets by issuing government bonds by the government/central bank of a country. A sovereign debt or sovereign loan is not owed by a country’s citizens, but by its government. It is not considered a national debt and the… Continue reading 7 PM | Time ripe for sovereign external borrowing | 17th July, 2019
7 PM | The wheels to a low-carbon transport system | 17th July, 2019
Context: Low-carbon transport system and sustainable development of economy. What is the need for low-carbon transport system in India? Urbanisation: Projections indicate that by 2026, 38% of Indians will live in cities and the urban population will grow to 534 million (“Population Projections 2026,” 2006), as against 31% and 377 million as per the 2011… Continue reading 7 PM | The wheels to a low-carbon transport system | 17th July, 2019
7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019
Context: logistics sector and its impact on Indian economy Logistics is an integral activity for economic growth as it involves the management of flow of goods from place of origination to place of consumption. The sector comprises shipping, port-services, warehousing, rail, road and air freight, express cargo and other value added services. Over the last… Continue reading 7 PM | A cargo of cash puts logistics in high gear |16th July, 2019
7 PM | Creating a fair digital payments market | 16th July, 2019
Context: National digital payments market and its potential in India. The growth of financial services in India has largely been led by the banks. The regulator as well as the banks has led the initial thrust, development and support of digital payments infrastructure and systems. Non-banks have entered the market and expanded the range of… Continue reading 7 PM | Creating a fair digital payments market | 16th July, 2019
7 PM | Tradition for water revolution | 15th July, 2019
Context: traditional water harvesting in India and its potential In India, rainwater harvesting has been in practice for more than 4000 years. It is basically a simple process of accumulating and storing of rainwater. Rainwater harvesting systems, since ancient times, has been applied as a supply for drinking water, water for irrigation, and water for… Continue reading 7 PM | Tradition for water revolution | 15th July, 2019
7 PM | Barking up the wrong tree | 13th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: skill development in India. Skill development is critical for economic growth and social development. The demographic transition of India makes it imperative to ensure employment opportunities for more than 12 million youths entering working age annually. To enable employment ready workforce in the future, the youth need… Continue reading 7 PM | Barking up the wrong tree | 13th July, 2019
7 PM | Game of chicken that can end in disaster- On U.S -Iran crisis | 13th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: U.S and Iran crisis and its impact on India. US – Iran Problem: 1979: The US and Iran are at loggerheads since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which witnessed the overthrow of the Shah, an American ally in the Middle East, and brought Iran under a clerical regime… Continue reading 7 PM | Game of chicken that can end in disaster- On U.S -Iran crisis | 13th July, 2019
7 PM | Jobless growth becomes more systemic | 12th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Labour force participation and jobless growth in India. Employment has always figured as an important element of the growth and development process of the Indian economy. India being a highly populated country, employment becomes a crucial element. Employment acts as a link between economic growth and poverty… Continue reading 7 PM | Jobless growth becomes more systemic | 12th July, 2019
7 PM | Picking out plastic | 12th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: Plastic waste and its management in India. Rapid population growth, urbanization, and industrial growth have led to severe waste management problems in cities around the world. Simultaneous development in economic prosperity and industrialization often conflict with sound environmental considerations. Globally, nearly 140 million tons of plastics are… Continue reading 7 PM | Picking out plastic | 12th July, 2019
