Source: The post is based on the article “R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold” published in the Business Standard on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Development and employment. Relevance: About R&D investment in India. News: India lags in Research and… Continue reading R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold
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Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics” published in The Times of India on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About the demand for smaller… Continue reading Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics
Japan’s evolving relations with the Global South
Source– The post is based on the article “Japan’s evolving relations with the Global South” published in The Indian Express on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Changing foreign policy priorities of the countries News– Japan is now emphasising on the Global South amidst a major transformation of its foreign and security policies… Continue reading Japan’s evolving relations with the Global South
Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem
Source– The post is based on the article “Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to persons with disability News– The article explains the issue of accessibility of digital space for persons with disabilities. What are some statistics… Continue reading Shaping a more disabled-friendly digital ecosystem
Ladakh, a fragile region, needs autonomy
Source– The post is based on the article “Ladakh, a fragile region, needs autonomy” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of power and finances up to local level Relevance– Regional political issues News– The residents of Ladakh are agitating to pursue their demand for special constitutional Status. What is the… Continue reading Ladakh, a fragile region, needs autonomy
Hindi in the world: In the era of cultural-flattening, India must strengthen its linguistic traditions
Source– The post is based on the article “Hindi in the world: In the era of cultural-flattening, India must strengthen its linguistic traditions” published in The Indian Express on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Issues related to languages News– Fiji is hosting the 12th World Hindi Conference between February 15 and 17.… Continue reading Hindi in the world: In the era of cultural-flattening, India must strengthen its linguistic traditions
Let’s Go Against the Grain of Wheat, Rice Bias
Source: The post is based on the article “Let’s Go Against The Grain Of Wheat, Rice Bias” published in The Times of India on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: benefits of millets and measures taken to promote it News: The article discusses the reasons behind the decline in the use of millets and… Continue reading Let’s Go Against the Grain of Wheat, Rice Bias
More Minnus, Draupadis – Every tribal success story is a reminder how much govts need to do for genuine Adivasi empowerment
Source: The post is based on the article “More Minnus, Draupadis – Every tribal success story is a reminder how much govts need to do for genuine Adivasi empowerment” published in The Times of India on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: concerns associated with tribals in India News: Minnu Mani, a tribal… Continue reading More Minnus, Draupadis – Every tribal success story is a reminder how much govts need to do for genuine Adivasi empowerment
Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency
Source: The post is based on the article “Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency” published in the Business Standard on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Relevance: About advantages of Nano-fertilisers. News: Recently, the government approved the commercial release of nano-DAP (di-ammonium phosphate). The first batch of… Continue reading Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency
Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill.… Continue reading Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill
