Source: The post is based on the article “Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited” published in the Business Standard on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Subsidy on EVs. News: Government subsidy provided for electric vehicles (EVs) under the Faster Adoption and… Continue reading Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited
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About Child marriages: In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails
Source: The post is based on the article “In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails” published in The Times of India on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About early child marriages. News:… Continue reading About Child marriages: In Assam, The Answer Is Schools, Not Jails
India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead
Source: The post is based on the article “India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead” published in the Live Mint on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 4 – Strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance Relevance: India as a knowledge republic. News: Recently, a prominent NRI has said that… Continue reading India must become a knowledge republic as it charts its way ahead
Our unique EV transition is a leadership opportunity
Source: The post is based on the article “Our unique EV transition is a leadership opportunity” published in the Live Mint on 9th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About electric 2Ws and 3Ws transition. News: The 2023-24 budget gave the EV industry a boost by announcing… Continue reading Our unique EV transition is a leadership opportunity
Quake Up Call – Turkiye, Syria impact magnified by poor construction. India must ensure building codes are followed
Source: The post is based on the article “Quake Up Call – Turkiye, Syria impact magnified by poor construction. India must ensure building codes are followed” published in The Times of India on 9th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management. Relevance: About earthquake-resistant construction. News: Recently, an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck south-central… Continue reading Quake Up Call – Turkiye, Syria impact magnified by poor construction. India must ensure building codes are followed
The fine print in the Indo-US pact, iCET
Source: The post is based on the article “The fine print in the Indo-US pact, iCET” published in the Indian Express on 9th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET). News: Recently, India’s National Security… Continue reading The fine print in the Indo-US pact, iCET
All governments are crony capitalists
Source: The post is based on the article “All governments are crony capitalists” published in the Business Standard on 9th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About business-political nexus. News: Political connections for business purposes often happen due to complex rules and regulations and… Continue reading All governments are crony capitalists
The lesson from a court appointment drama
Source– The post is based on the article “The lesson from a court appointment drama” published in The Hindu on 8th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Structure and organisation of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to appointment of judges News– Differences are emerging between higher judiciary and the political executive over the power to appoint judges to… Continue reading The lesson from a court appointment drama
Counting the Female Labour Force Participation Rate accurately
Source– The post is based on the article “Counting the Female Labour Force Participation Rate accurately” published in The Indian Express on 8th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance– Measurement of statistics related to employment News– Economic Survey tries to address a longstanding policy problem by developing a better method to count… Continue reading Counting the Female Labour Force Participation Rate accurately
The role of labour unions in emerging sectors
Source– The post is based on the article “The role of labour unions in emerging sectors” published in The Hindu on 8th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance– Labour rights News-There have been many reports of layoffs in the last few months, especially in emerging sectors. In 2022, startups including Byju’s announced… Continue reading The role of labour unions in emerging sectors
