China’s loss of momentum, rebuilding a bridge too far

Source– The post is based on the article “China’s loss of momentum, rebuilding a bridge too far” published in “The Business Standard” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus GS2- International Relations News- The Chinese economy is presenting a strange picture. How is the Chinese economy showing a different trend from other economies of the world? Much… Continue reading China’s loss of momentum, rebuilding a bridge too far

‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’

Source– The post is based on the article “Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it” published in “The Times Group” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Modern history Relevance: Opium trade and Opium war News-The article is about new book of Amitav… Continue reading ‘Only by recognising the power & intelligence of the opium poppy can we even begin to make peace with it’

Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: In January, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established a panel led by Delhi’s lieutenant governor to find way to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in the… Continue reading Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned

Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

Source: The post is based on the article “Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Contents1 About historical development of India US relations2 What are the major differences in… Continue reading Sobriety after the euphoria of the U.S. state visit

Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled

Source: The post is based on the article “Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, Organization & Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: About the SC rulings on singing National Anthem News: An executive magistrate in Srinagar… Continue reading Standing up for National Anthem: What the Supreme Court has ruled

Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge

Source: The post is based on an article “Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Relevance: About the benefits and challenges associated with Internationalization of rupee. News: Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Inter-Departmental Group (IDG) has… Continue reading Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge

India’s shield of privacy should reflect Article 21

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s shield of privacy should reflect Article 21” published in Live Mint on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: About new Digital Personal Data Protection Bill and associated concerns.… Continue reading India’s shield of privacy should reflect Article 21

Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked” published in The Indian Express on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Relevance: concerns associated with the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) News:… Continue reading Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked

India’s strategic choices

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s strategic choices” published in “Business Standard” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: Syllabus: GS 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests & GS 3- Science and Technology- indigenization of technology and developing new technology. News: the article talks about the… Continue reading India’s strategic choices

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