Source: The post is based on the article “SC directions to benefit electricity consumers” published in Business Standard on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: concerns with discoms News: Discoms suffer loss and are mostly involved in litigations. Despite various compliance requirements, discoms continue to be a drag on the economy. SC has recently… Continue reading SC directions to benefit electricity consumers
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Anatomy of a bank failure
Source– The post is based on the article “Anatomy of a bank failure” published in the “Business Standard” on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to banking sector News– Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and its holding company, Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group (SVBFG), failed last March. This resulted in the failure of… Continue reading Anatomy of a bank failure
El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters
Source– The post is based on the article “El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters” published in the “mint” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography. GS3- Environment News– The latest spike in ocean temperature matters is a cause of concern. What are the impacts of rising ocean temperatures? Huge energy stored–… Continue reading El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters
The problem with India’s multi-alignment stand
Source– The post is based on the article “The problem with India’s multi-alignment stand” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Ukraine issues and India stand News– China’s recent mediation efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis have once again spotlighted India’s approach to conflict resolution. Contents1 What has been… Continue reading The problem with India’s multi-alignment stand
Marriage for all, even if for a few
Source– The post is based on the article “Marriage for all, even if for a few” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Polity Relevance– Marriage rights for vulnerable communities News – The Supreme Court began hearing the case for marriage equality within the ambit of the Special Marriage… Continue reading Marriage for all, even if for a few
SC verdict on Maharashtra political crisis: The apex court draws red lines
Source: The post is based on the following articles “SC verdict on Maharashtra political crisis: The apex court draws red lines” published in the Indian Express on 12th May 2023. “Mumbai Message – Shinde survives. But SC makes clear party has primacy over legislative wing – big implications” published in the Indian Express on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: issues… Continue reading SC verdict on Maharashtra political crisis: The apex court draws red lines
Labour rules of states encourage inspector raj
Source- The post is based on the article “Labour rules of states encourage inspector raj” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance– Labour reforms News– The article explains the recent labour reforms introduced by central government and their impacts. It also explains the employment needs and… Continue reading Labour rules of states encourage inspector raj
Economic weather warning
Source- The post is based on the article “Economic weather warning” published in the “The Indian Express” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Inflation– The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) meeting gives the impression that inflation is well under control. This is good from a policy stance but is worrying for households. They are… Continue reading Economic weather warning
The fallout of Putin helping make NATO ‘great again’
Source- The post is based on the article “The fallout of Putin helping make NATO ‘great again’” published in “The Hindu” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations News- NATO has added Finland as its 31st member in April 2023. Sweden will become a member eventually. What are the changes happening in relationship dynamics… Continue reading The fallout of Putin helping make NATO ‘great again’
A ground view of the Indian Space Policy 2023
Source- The post is based on the article “A ground view of the Indian Space Policy 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News– Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Indian Space Policy 2023. Contents1 What are some facts about the space… Continue reading A ground view of the Indian Space Policy 2023
