Canada needs to see India – not just the diaspora

Source– The post is based on the article “Canada needs to see India – not just the diaspora” published in the “The Indian Express” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and Canada bilateral relationship News– Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has alleged that Indian agents killed Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh… Continue reading Canada needs to see India – not just the diaspora

All charged up: India’s battery storage plans

Source– The post is based on the article “All charged up: India’s battery storage plans” published in the “mint” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Energy Relevance- Issues related to energy storage infrastructure News–  The article explains the scenario of battery energy storage system(BESS) in India. Contents1 What is BESS?2 How does a battery energy… Continue reading All charged up: India’s battery storage plans

Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing

Source– The post is based on the article “Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing” published in the “Live Mint” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance – Issue related to financial sector News – The Reserve Bank of India made regulatory changes to the microfinance sector  in March 2022.… Continue reading Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing

With G20-IMEC plan, the global order shifts to Eurasia

Source– The post is based on the article “With G20-IMEC plan, the global order shifts to Eurasia” published in the “The Times of India” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance- Connectivity projects impacting the global politics News– At the G20 Summit, President Joe Biden, joined by the leaders of India, Saudi Arabia,… Continue reading With G20-IMEC plan, the global order shifts to Eurasia

The Indo-Pacific power play

Source– The post is based on the article “The Indo-Pacific power play” published in the “Business Standard” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance- Indo-pacific News–  The article explains the US strategy in Indo-pacific to counter China How is the US increasing its presence in the Indo-Pacific region to counter China? Ties with… Continue reading The Indo-Pacific power play

Simultaneous polls: do States have a say?

Source– The post is based on the article “Simultaneous polls: do States have a say?” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Polity News– The Union government on September 2 set up a committee under the leadership of the former President of India Ram Nath Kovind to look into the… Continue reading Simultaneous polls: do States have a say?

33%: The Details – Implementing women’s reservation will need a lot of work

Source: The post is based on articles: “Women’s reservation Bill – finally, a House of equality” published in The Indian Express on 20th September 2023 and “33%: The Details – Implementing women’s reservation will need a lot of work, some of it complex & politically fraught” published in The Times of India on 20th September 2023. Syllabus:… Continue reading 33%: The Details – Implementing women’s reservation will need a lot of work

Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature

Source: The post is based on the article “Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: The article discusses the importance of incorporating environmental humanities into mainstream academic conversations. It highlights the valuable… Continue reading Environmental humanities: the need to expand our understanding of nature

The Cauvery Water Management Authority should act

Source: The post is based on the article “The Cauvery Water Management Authority should act” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- Interstate relation News: The article discusses the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu regarding the Cauvery River. It highlights the necessity of a distress-sharing formula, recent developments… Continue reading The Cauvery Water Management Authority should act

Facilitating degrees within a degree

Source: The post is based on the article “Facilitating degrees within a degree” published in “The Hindu” on 20th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses India’s new National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF). It points out its shortcomings, complexity, and… Continue reading Facilitating degrees within a degree

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