Source: This post on the ICMR data breach has been created based on the article “Thieves & Servers” published in The Times of India on 2nd November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Basics of cyber security. News: This article discusses the recent breach of healthcare data with the ICMR. A detailed… Continue reading On ICMR data breach – Thieves & Servers
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On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts
Source: The post on groundwater extraction is based on the article “UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts” published in “Indian express” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography – Distribution of key natural resources across the Indian sub-continent News: The article discusses India’s severe groundwater crisis. Many of the… Continue reading On groundwater extraction – UN report on groundwater extraction: Every drop counts
On the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission – Rescue RTI
Source: The post on the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission is based on the article “Rescue RTI- Long-unfilled vacancies in information commissions are a sureshot way to kill a good law” published in “The Times of India” on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Statutory, regulatory and various… Continue reading On the challenges faced by the Infromation Commission – Rescue RTI
On the working of the IMF – Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system
Source: The post on the working of the IMF is based on the article “Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system” published in Live mint on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. News: The global economy faces challenges… Continue reading On the working of the IMF – Act with urgency to reform the international monetary system
On the challenges of mobilising Climate Finance – On Stocktaking climate finance
Source: This post on the challenges of mobilising climate finance has been created based on the article “Stocktaking climate finance — a case of circles in red ink” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: This article discusses the challenges associated… Continue reading On the challenges of mobilising Climate Finance – On Stocktaking climate finance
On cash for query case – Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP
Source: This post on cash for query case has been created based on the article “Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Parliament—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. News: This article… Continue reading On cash for query case – Ethics, parliamentary conduct and the Indian MP
On issues faced by urban local bodies – Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance
Source: This post on issues faced by urban local bodies has been created based on the article “Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance” published in The Hindu on 1st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Evolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. News: This article… Continue reading On issues faced by urban local bodies – Staff shortage, financial dependency plague local governance
On Air Quality Standard of India- Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?
Source: The post on Air Quality Standard of India is based on the article “Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?” published in “Indian express” on 31st October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- pollution (air) News: The article discusses India’s severe air pollution problem. It highlights health risks, compares Indian air quality standards… Continue reading On Air Quality Standard of India- Indians are choking on pollution. How can it be stopped?
On NITI Aayog’s Vision @2047 – India in 2047
Source: The post On NITI Aayog’s Vision @2047 is based on the article “India in 2047- Policy adjustments can enable higher growth” published in “Business standard” on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian economy – Issues relating to Growth and Development. News: This article discusses the NITI Aayog’s goal for India’s… Continue reading On NITI Aayog’s Vision @2047 – India in 2047
On India’s disinvestment policy- Learnings from LIC must guide PSU stake selloffs
Source: The post on India’s disinvestment policy is based on the article “Learnings from LIC must guide PSU stake selloffs” published in “Live mint” on 31st October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Mobilization of resources (Disinvestment) News: The article discusses LIC’s share price drop after its initial sale. It highlights… Continue reading On India’s disinvestment policy- Learnings from LIC must guide PSU stake selloffs
