Source– The post is based on the article “Discrimination in the IITs is something to write about” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to social justice News– Recently an undergraduate student of chemical engineering at the IIT Bombay, committed suicide. What is discrimination? Discrimination… Continue reading Discrimination in the IITs is something to write about
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Understanding waste-to-energy plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding waste-to-energy plants” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: problems with Waste to Energy Plants News: The Kerala government recently announced the State’s first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode. The planned facility is expected to be built in two years and generate… Continue reading Understanding waste-to-energy plants
On the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues
Source: This post is created based on the articles “On the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023. “A comprehensive partnership” published in Business Standard on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Bilateral and Regional agreements involving India. News: Recent visit of Japanese… Continue reading On the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues
On Bhopal Gas tragedy curative petition: Where did the constitutional sympathy for the victims vanish?
Source– The post is based on the article “Upendra Baxi on SC ruling on Bhopal Gas tragedy curative petition: Where did the constitutional sympathy for the victims vanish?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Judicial decisions on important matters News – Recently, the Constitution bench of… Continue reading On Bhopal Gas tragedy curative petition: Where did the constitutional sympathy for the victims vanish?
Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India” published in the Live Mint on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About heat waves impact on economy. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that February 2023 was the warmest February since 1901 with the average… Continue reading Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point” published in the Indian Express on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About recent bank failures and their impact on India.… Continue reading Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Central banks step in as Credit Suisse collapses. India must monitor channels through which crisis can permeate into domestic economy
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Credit Suisse collapse: An RBI lesson for European central banks” and “Central banks step in as Credit Suisse collapses. India must monitor channels through which crisis can permeate into domestic economy” published in the Indian Express on 21st March 2023. “US bank failures – Europe may see similar troubles… Continue reading Central banks step in as Credit Suisse collapses. India must monitor channels through which crisis can permeate into domestic economy
Opportunity for reforms at World Bank
Source: The post is based on the article “Opportunity for reforms at World Bank” published in “Business Standard” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: Institute of global economic governance News: With Ajay Banga nominated to be the next World Bank president, there is… Continue reading Opportunity for reforms at World Bank
Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
Source: The post is based on the article “Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to fiscal federalism News: Recently, there are demands in some states to implement OPS. Some states… Continue reading Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
The wide disparities in human development
Source: The post is based on the article “The wide disparities in human development” published in “The Hindu” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Human resources Relevance: Human development-related issues News: India is now one of the fastest growing economies globally. However, this growth has not resulted in a corresponding increase in its Human Development Index. … Continue reading The wide disparities in human development
