Unravelling the complexities of India’s 2011-12 GDP series is key

Source- The post is based on the article “Unravelling the complexities of India’s 2011-12 GDP series is key” published in “mint” on 9th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth News – The article explains the changes incorporated in 2011-12 series to calculate the GDP. What are numerous conceptual and statistical changes, incorporated in… Continue reading Unravelling the complexities of India’s 2011-12 GDP series is key

Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution

Source: The post is based on the article “Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the WHO Declaration on COVID Pandemic. News: Recently,… Continue reading Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution

Land Of Quotas Manipur is another example of agitation stemming from shrinking land holdings & few regular jobs

Source: The post is based on the article “Land Of Quotas – Manipur is another example of agitation stemming from shrinking land holdings & few regular jobs” published in The Times of India on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Relevance: About the unrest in Manipur. News: Manipur’s violence between… Continue reading Land Of Quotas Manipur is another example of agitation stemming from shrinking land holdings & few regular jobs

Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money

Source: The post is based on the article “Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money” published in the Indian Express on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – money-laundering and its prevention. Relevance: About the changes to PMLA Act. News: The recent government notification has brought in the practising chartered accountants (CAs), company secretaries (CSes),… Continue reading Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money

A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction

Source: The post is based on the article “A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction” published in the Indian Express on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About North-South Asia corridor for India. News: Recently, India’s National Security Advisor participated… Continue reading A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction

The Maoists are still a threat

Source: The post is based on the article “The Maoists are still a threat” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel and a civilian driver. How… Continue reading The Maoists are still a threat

De-dollarisation: Will the greenback still be green?

Source: The post is based on the article “Will the greenback still be green?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the de-dollarisation debate. News: As China, India, and Russia trying to trade using partner currencies for payment instead of… Continue reading De-dollarisation: Will the greenback still be green?

Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem

Source: The post is based on the article “Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem” published in the Indian Express on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism.. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel… Continue reading Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem

China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts

Source: The post is based on the article “China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts” published in The Times of India on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About China-dominated forums. News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting was… Continue reading China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts

Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism

Source– The post is based on the article “Improve technology to detect IEDs” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to Maoism News– Ten jawans and a civilian driver, who were returning in a van following an anti­Maoist operation, were killed in a blast caused by an… Continue reading Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism

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