Source: The post is based on the article “Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture – issues of buffer stocks and food security News: The article discusses the Indian government’s measures to control rising food inflation, especially in rice and wheat, and how… Continue reading Export bans and stocking limits: are they working?
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Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?” published in “The Hindu” on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3-Economy – infrastructure (information and communication network) News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is considering whether to regulate or ban certain online communication services like… Continue reading Why is the government pushing for regulatory mechanisms for OTT services?
It’s time for India and Africa to deal with food and security issues together
Source: The post is based on the article “It’s time for India and Africa to deal with food and security issues together” published in Indian express on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. & GS3- Agriculture- food security News:… Continue reading It’s time for India and Africa to deal with food and security issues together
How Basmati in India is reaping the rewards of research
Source: The post is based on the article “How Basmati in India is reaping the rewards of research” published in Indian Express on 18th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture– Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints & issues of buffer stocks and food security News: The article discusses the evolution of basmati rice… Continue reading How Basmati in India is reaping the rewards of research
Wrong Target – Life ban from polls for convicted netas is a bad idea
Source: The post is based on the article “Wrong Target – Life ban from polls for convicted netas is a bad idea” published in The Times of India on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Relevance: About criminalization of politics News: An amicus curiae/judicial person appointed… Continue reading Wrong Target – Life ban from polls for convicted netas is a bad idea
Being people-centric – on government spending
Source: The post is based on the article “Being people-centric” published in “Business standard” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources. News: The article discusses how, despite India’s government spending a significant percentage of its GDP, it doesn’t always achieve better outcomes in areas like… Continue reading Being people-centric – on government spending
A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard
Source: The post is based on the article “A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- agriculture- food security News: The article discusses the importance and benefits of genetically modified (GM) crops, especially GM mustard in India, for improving food production, reducing edible oil imports,… Continue reading A GM crop decision that cuts the mustard
Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream
Source: The post is based on the article “Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- governance- welfare scheme News: The article discusses the gap between the reported success of the Jal Jeevan Mission in providing tap water connections to households in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh and… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission remains a pipe dream
Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
Source: The post is based on the article “Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target” published in “The Hindu” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- Indian constitution News: The article discusses the controversy surrounding an official G-20 summit invitation from Rashtrapati Bhavan that referred to the President of India as “President of Bharat.” What… Continue reading Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target
The Rocket Fuel That Is English
Source: The post is based on the article “The Rocket Fuel That Is English” published in The Times of India on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian Society – Salient features of Indian Society Relevance: About the necessity of English language in the society News: The article explains that neither the English language should be… Continue reading The Rocket Fuel That Is English
