Source– The post is based on the article “Why states are falling short on capital spending” published in the “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance- Issues related to government finances News- Today, Indian states are at the forefront when it comes to capital expenditure. Aware of this, the Centre has… Continue reading Why states are falling short on capital spending
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That Wasn’t a Capital Idea
Source– The post is based on the article “That Wasn’t A Capital Idea” published in “The Times of India” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance– Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News- Central government has promulgated an ordinance to overrule the SC judgement regarding the control over services in… Continue reading That Wasn’t a Capital Idea
India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking
Source– The post is based on the article “India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking” published in livemint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance – Government Policies for various sectors Relevance: Need of data in effective policy making News- Official statistics provide crucial inputs to policymaking in any modern democracy. The last… Continue reading India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking
Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission
Source– The post is based on the article “Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission” published in live Mint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2-Fiscal Federalism Relevance: Appointment of The Sixteenth Finance Commission (16th FC) News- The soon-to-be-appointed 16th Finance Commission will have to tackle problems in Centre-state relations ,solve issues of… Continue reading Fiscal federalism needs a look-in by the 16th Finance Commission
India and the US-China chips war
Source: The post is based on the article “India and the US-China chips war” published in The Indian Express on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed & Developing Countries on India’s Interests Relevance: concerns with the semiconductor industry News: The article explains about the concerns associated… Continue reading India and the US-China chips war
Between two books, a revelatory social history
Source: The post is based on the article “Between two books, a revelatory social history” published in “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian society News: When read together, two notable books by journalists can offer insights into various aspects of socio-cultural change in rural and urban India Contents1 What are… Continue reading Between two books, a revelatory social history
Independent boards for all agencies
Source: The post is based on the article “Independent boards for all agencies” published in “Business Standard” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. News: In a recent speech, the governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) highlighted the significance of independent board members… Continue reading Independent boards for all agencies
Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts
Source: The post is based on an article “Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts” published in The Indian Express on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: concerns with women bureaucrats in getting top positions. News: In June 1991, India’s 10th Prime Minister, P V Narasimha Rao, formed a group… Continue reading Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts
Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
Source: The post is based on the article “Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance: Constitutional issues related to NCT of Delhi News: The article explains the issues related to the current tussle between the Delhi government and the central government for control… Continue reading Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023: Manifestly arbitrary, clearly unconstitutional
Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI
Source: The post is based on the article “Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI” published in the “The Hindu” on 29th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issue related to use and regulation of Big data and AI News: The article explains how Mahalanobis would have responded to challenges created… Continue reading Mahalanobis in the era of Big Data and AI
