Source– The post is based on the article “Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development” published in the mint on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Development of north-eastern region News- In the last 8 years, much work has been done to expand the footprints of railways across the northeastern region. What… Continue reading Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development
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Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Plenty In A Name – Why naming public spaces after India’s rich flora, fauna, and not history figures, makes so much sense” published in The Times of India on 1st March 2023. “The Express View: Listen to the court” published in the Indian Express on 1st March 2023.… Continue reading Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely
A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Employment and participation
Source– The post is based on the article “Employment and participation” published in the Business Standard on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Facts and statistics about employment level in India News- The National Sample Survey Office has released its annual summary of the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The report covers… Continue reading Employment and participation
In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure
Source– The post is based on the article “In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Security issues related to Punjab News- The followers of Amrit Pal Singh, leader stormed the police station at Ajnala near Amritsar on February 23,… Continue reading In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure
Why India needs stable capital flows
Source– The post is based on the article “Why India needs stable capital flows” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: External sector of economy News- As per the RBI’s quarterly statistics, the current account deficit widened to 4.4% of GDP in the second… Continue reading Why India needs stable capital flows
Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules
Source– The post is based on the article “Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to e-waste News- In November 2022, the Ministry of Environment and Forests further notified a new set of e-waste rules. These rules will come into force… Continue reading Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules
In defence of financial globalisation
Source: The post is based on the article “In defence of financial globalisation” published in Business Standard on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Globalization Relevance: issues associated with financial globalization News: The article discusses the reasons why some countries fear financial globalization and what measures are needed to overcome the fear. Contents1 Why some countries… Continue reading In defence of financial globalisation
Nari shakti’ offers G20 nations a women’s empowerment model
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Nari shakti’ offers G20 nations a women’s empowerment model” published in Live Mint on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: women empowerment News: The article discusses the way India has led the empowerment of women and which can act as a model to showcase India’s… Continue reading Nari shakti’ offers G20 nations a women’s empowerment model
We need to democratically reimagine science
Source– The post is based on the article “We need to democratically reimagine science” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to science knowledge system News- Last week, an article in a mainstream publication claimed that the ‘shivling’ was proof that sages in ancient India knew… Continue reading We need to democratically reimagine science
