Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t

Source: The post is based on the article “Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology. Relevance: concerns with DRDO News: There has been an increasing disparity between the ISRO and the DRDO. DRDO… Continue reading Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t

Fallacy, fantasy, Global South

Source: The post is based on the article “Fallacy, fantasy, Global South” published in Business Standard on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: challenges with the Global South. News: The article explains challenges with the Global South. What does the term Global… Continue reading Fallacy, fantasy, Global South

Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning

Source: The post is based on the article “Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution News: The author discusses the serious issue of lead poisoning in India, affecting many children. Despite global awareness, India’s old paints, water-pipes,… Continue reading Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning

The new discourse of the Global South

Source: The post is based on the article “Ram Madhav writes: The new discourse of the Global South” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the changing definitions of “developed” and “developing” countries. The… Continue reading The new discourse of the Global South

Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science

Source: The post is based on the article “Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article praises C. R. Rao’s vital role in statistics, explaining his innovations, awards, and influence. It mentions his… Continue reading Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science

India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The author talks about Africa’s challenges and reduced global support. They mention military takeovers,… Continue reading India’s G-20 opportunity for an African Renaissance

The real purpose of the medical college

Source: The post is based on the article “The real purpose of the medical college” published in “The Hindu” on 25th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: In this article, author talks about the misconception of more medical colleges solving healthcare access issues in… Continue reading The real purpose of the medical college

The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve

Source: The post is based on articles: “The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve” published in Business Standard on 25th August 2023. “Make India a global hub for vehicle crash testing” published in Live Mint on 25th August 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of… Continue reading The dopiness Bharat NCAP cannot solve

Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?

Source: The post is based on the article “Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Election commission News: The article discusses a new Bill proposing changes to the selection panel for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners… Continue reading Should the CJI be part of the committee selecting the CEC?

How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation

Source– The post is based on the article “How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation” published in “The Indian Express” on 25th August 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS 3- Indian Economy – Employment and unemployment News- In this article the author discusses lopsided development policies which have resulted in fewer job creation for millions of… Continue reading How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation

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