A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending

Source: The post is based on the article “A sugar rush for emissions”published in Business Standardon 6thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 –Environment Relevance: concerns associated with ethanol production News: All cars in showrooms have to be E20 compliant from April this year. This means that cars should be able to run with 20 percent ethanol blended petrol.… Continue reading A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending

Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal

Source: The post is based on the article “Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal” published in The Times of Indiaon 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 –Governance Relevance: Prison Reforms News:The article discusses the prevalent caste system in Indian prisons and measures required to bring reforms. Contents1 How is the caste system still present in… Continue reading Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal

How to double India’s farmers’ income

Source– The post is based on the article “How to double India’s farmers’ income” published in The Indian Express on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture. Relevance: Issues related to agriculture policy Context –On February 28, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his dream of doubling farmers’ incomes in the year when India completes 75… Continue reading How to double India’s farmers’ income

The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice

Source– The post is based on the article “The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Relevance: Traditional practices of medicine News- Practice does not seem to be a feasible career option for most Ayurveda graduates. There is a trust­ deficit in AYUSH treatment. Contents1… Continue reading The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice

India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap” published in the mint on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to women empowerment News- The article deals with the issue of digital access for women… Continue reading India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap

The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora

Source– The post is based on the article “The roots of global success” published in the Business Standard on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of human resources Context – Indians have a remarkable presence in the leadership of global organisations: IBM, Google, Microsoft, and now the World Bank. Contents1… Continue reading The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora

Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified

Source– The post is based on the article “Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3 – Environment – Afforestation Relevance: Conservation and management of forests News- The article explains the certification process of forests. Contents1 What is the meaning of forest… Continue reading Our forests are under threat — here’s how they are certified

Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India

Source– The post is based on the article “Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Social empowerment Relevance: Use of technology for empowering women News- Distributed renewable energy (DRE) is transforming women’s livelihoods at the grassroots. What is the potential of clean technologies… Continue reading Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India

Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict

Source– The post is based on the article “Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Global grouping Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Recently, two key G­20 ministerial meetings, of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Bengaluru and Foreign Ministers Meeting… Continue reading Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict

Which is the cheetah?

Source: The post is based on an article “Which is the cheetah?” published in Business Standard on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: India’s economic growth and associated concerns News: The article compares the economy of India and China and it also provides highlights towards India’s projected economy. How has the Indian economy… Continue reading Which is the cheetah?

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