Source: The post is based on the article “Why we need norms on government spending” published in “Indian express” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Government Budgeting. News: The article discusses the challenges democracies face in deciding where to spend public money. Governments often prioritize “freebies” for citizens to gain votes, even though these… Continue reading Why we need norms on government spending
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Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Source: The post is based on the article “’Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom” published in “Business standard” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (telecommunication) News: The Supreme Court ruled that telecom companies’ licence fees after July 1999 are capital expenses, not revenue expenses. What is the recent Supreme Court… Continue reading Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
Source: The post is based on the article “’Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy” published in “Live mint” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- mobilisation of resources News: India wants to host the 2036 Olympics. Historically, rich countries hosted these games. Hosting often costs more than the benefits gained. India should focus… Continue reading Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
Sea service — Ferry between Tamil Nadu, Northern Sri Lanka holds much potential.
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Sea service” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — India and its neighborhood- relations. News: This article discusses the potential of the recent opening of passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India. It also proposes… Continue reading Sea service — Ferry between Tamil Nadu, Northern Sri Lanka holds much potential.
Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
Source: The post is based on the article “Stay Grounded, Isro – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach. But its key role is domestic tech transfer” published in The Times of India on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Relevance: Achievement of… Continue reading Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
The measure of the working woman
Source: The post is based on the article “The measure of the working woman” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues – Problems associated with Women Relevance: challenges women face while working outside home News: Traditional Indian family roles limit women to caregiving at home while men work outside.… Continue reading The measure of the working woman
Denied abortion of 27-week-foetus: In India, reproductive autonomy remains a pipedream
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Denied abortion of 27-week-foetus: In India, reproductive autonomy remains a pipedream” published in The Indian Express on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections. News: This… Continue reading Denied abortion of 27-week-foetus: In India, reproductive autonomy remains a pipedream
The explosion of digital uncertainty
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The explosion of digital uncertainty” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology — Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the future developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its possible… Continue reading The explosion of digital uncertainty
Tackling urban poverty
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Tackling urban poverty” published in Business Standard on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to employment. GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the recent findings… Continue reading Tackling urban poverty
On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature
Source: The post is based on the article “On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature” published in Indian express on 19th October 2023. Syllabus:GS1- Society News: The article discusses societal acceptance of queer relationships in India. Manisha and Dimple’s wedding shows changing views. Movies and shows support LGBTQI+ stories. How has society’s… Continue reading On gay rights, Indian society has outpaced judiciary and legislature
