Discrimination in the IITs is something to write about

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

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

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