Lessons from a load carrier

Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from a load carrier” published in “Business standard” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas; News: The author highlights the Indian Army’s use of Stallion vehicles and their costs. He suggests standardizing military gear for easier logistics. The article… Continue reading Lessons from a load carrier

Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out

Source– The post is based on the article “Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out” published in the “mint” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Issues related to GST News– The article explains the issues related to GST compensation cess. What are some facts related to GST… Continue reading Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out

Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

Source– The post is based on the article “Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to global economic development News– Recently Parliament passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Why are there issues with the Bill? The Bill provides exemptions… Continue reading Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to taditional system of medicine News–  Supporters of Hameopathy have argued in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia recently for expanding its use by citing… Continue reading India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine

Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level

Source– The post is based on the article “Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level” published in the “mint” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance: issues related to women News– The article deals with the issue of sexual harassment of women at workplaces. What are… Continue reading Workplace safety is not negotiable at any level

Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key

Source: The post is based on the article “Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key” published in The Times of India on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of… Continue reading Details Awaited – Personal data protection bill this time does well to emphasise purpose limitation. But subsequent rules are the key

Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?

Source: The post is based on the article “Monu Questions – Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen? What do such incidents around business hubs cost?” published in The Times of India on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security Relevance: About communal clashes in Haryana News: Recently, communal clashes took place in Nuh,… Continue reading Haryana violence was preventable. Why did it happen?

Apar Gupta writes: On Manipur, internet shutdown is no cure

Source: The post is based on the article “Apar Gupta writes: On Manipur, internet shutdown is no cure” published in “The Indian express” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; News: The author discusses the frequent internet shutdowns in India, which are meant… Continue reading Apar Gupta writes: On Manipur, internet shutdown is no cure

As Article 370 hearings begin in the Supreme Court, question of the ‘temporary’ provision

Source: The post is based on the article “As Article 370 hearings begin in the Supreme Court, question of the ‘temporary’ provision” published in “The Indian express” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, News: The article discusses the… Continue reading As Article 370 hearings begin in the Supreme Court, question of the ‘temporary’ provision

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