BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?

Source– The post is based on the article “BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional and global groupings Relevance: BRICS News– Leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa took a call last week to expand the BRICS grouping from five… Continue reading BRICS is bigger now. Is it better too?

Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty

Source– The post is based on the article “Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty”, Published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and Pakistan bilateral relationship News– The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), brokered by the World Bank, which has again… Continue reading Cross the boulders in the Indus Waters Treaty

Understanding curbs on rice exports

Source– The post is based on the article “Understanding curbs on rice exports” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture News– The Indian government has prohibited the export of white rice, levied a 20% export duty on par-boiled rice till October 15, and permitted the export of Basmati rice… Continue reading Understanding curbs on rice exports

Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing

Source– The post is based on the article “Share the distress” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the recent disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka on sharing of Cauvery water. What is the point of contention between Tamil… Continue reading Share the distress – on Cauvery water sharing

The need for an Indian system to regulate AI

Source: The post is based on the article “The need for an Indian system to regulate AI” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance – government policies for various sectors News: In this article, the author talks about AI regulation differences in the West and East. They highlight how the… Continue reading The need for an Indian system to regulate AI

Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel

Source: The post is based on the article “Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel” published in Live Mint on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Employment News: In this article, the author talks about challenges for India’s food delivery workers in the gig economy. They mention issues like not enough work,… Continue reading Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel

Connecting SR and social stock exchange

Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting SR and social stock exchange- Allowing social stock exchanges to facilitate (SR funding of projects could catalyse change by improving outcomes” published in “Business standard” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations,… Continue reading Connecting SR and social stock exchange

Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure

Source: The post is based on the article “Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure” published in Business Standard on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with rising air pollution News: The results of the air quality life index study by the Energy Policy Institute at the University… Continue reading Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure

Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook

Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook” published in The Indian Express on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About GDP forecast of the first quarter for FY 2023-24 News: The National Statistical Office (NSO) will release the official… Continue reading Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook

Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key

Source: The post is based on the article “Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) norms. News: The introduction of the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) norms is… Continue reading Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key

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