Source: The post is based on the article “Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option” published in “Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The author discusses how France’s strong presence in the Indo-Pacific can… Continue reading Prolific In Pacific: Small islands, big powers & an Indo-French option
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Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Source– The post is based on the article “Needless move” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Statutory, Regulatory bodies Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The SC in his order allowed Sanjay Kumar Mishra, head of the Enforcement Directorate, to continue till September 15 at the Centre’s request. Court has… Continue reading Needless move – On ED Director Tenure Extension
Mercury rising
Source– The post is based on the article “Mercury rising” published in “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to climate change News- The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, this week reiterated the consequences of the climate catastrophe that has spread globally. The earth had passed from a warming phase… Continue reading Mercury rising
How World Bank group can scale climate finance
Source: The post is based on the article “How World Bank group can scale climate finance” published in Business Standard on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures needed by World Bank in scaling climate finance. News: The World Bank has faced criticism for its insufficient efforts in addressing climate change. However, transforming the… Continue reading How World Bank group can scale climate finance
Turning the tide on brain drain
Source: The post is based on an article “Turning the tide on brain drain” published in Business Standard on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Diaspora Relevance: reasons behind Indian citizens migrating abroad News: The article discusses the causes behind Indians going overseas and the actions required to retain them in India. Contents1 What are… Continue reading Turning the tide on brain drain
Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission
Source– The post is based on the article “Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Constitutional bodies. GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Finance Commission News- The Sixteenth Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly. What are the issues that should be taken… Continue reading Charting the path for the Sixteenth Finance Commission
Mussoorie Misery
Source– The post is based on the article “Mussoorie Misery” published in “The Times of India” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography Relevance: Issues related to Himalayan ecosystem News- NGT has ordered the Dhami government to follow 19 recommendations for saving Mussoorie from destruction by construction and tourism. What are some of the recommendations… Continue reading Mussoorie Misery
RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
Source: The post is based on the article “RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help” published in “Business standard” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: The author argues against a petition to include political parties under the Right to Information… Continue reading RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Source: The post is based on the article “The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains” published in “The Hindu” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- changes in critical geographical features (including waterbodies and icecaps) News: The author discusses the historical and ecological significance of the Yamuna River’s floodplains in Delhi. He highlights how urbanization, construction, and… Continue reading The anatomy of the Yamuna floodplains
Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: A parliamentary panel, constituted after the 2015 award return controversy, wants Sahitya Akademi awardees to… Continue reading Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice
