Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond civil society – ‘Protectionism’ in social services is impractical” published in the Business Standard on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Relevance: About restrictions on NGO activities. News: Recently, at least… Continue reading Restrictions on NGO activities: Beyond civil society – ‘Protectionism’ in social services is impractical
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The jobs & technology trade-off
Source: The post is based on the article “The jobs & technology trade-off” published in the Business Standard on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment. Relevance: About job-displacing technology. News: The negative impact of technological progress on jobs is often ignored. With India’s G20 presidency, India is expected to bring a human-centric approach to… Continue reading The jobs & technology trade-off
It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality
Source– The post is based on the article “It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality” published in the mint on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News– The article explains the case of levying wealth tax in India .… Continue reading It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality
The case against- state control of Hindu temples
Source– The post is based on the article “The case against state control of Hindu temples” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Significant provisions of Indian constitution. Relevance– Issues related to secularism in India News– The article explains the issue of state governments managing the affairs of Hindu religious endowments. Contents1… Continue reading The case against- state control of Hindu temples
Being pragmatic about energy sources
Source: The post is based on the article “Being pragmatic about energy sources” published in Business Standard on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with adoption of clean energy. News: The Russia-Ukraine war has again made countries dependent on fossil fuels for energy generation which has impacted the adoption of clean energy. What… Continue reading Being pragmatic about energy sources
Towards reducing India’s prison footprint
Source: The post is based on the article “Towards reducing India’s prison footprint” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: measures needed to prevent overcrowding of prisons News: Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi in June last year directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to allocate land to Delhi’s prison department to construct a… Continue reading Towards reducing India’s prison footprint
When degrees lose their worth
Source– The post is based on the article “When degrees lose their worth” published in The Hindu on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Higher education News– The article explains the phenomena of increasing emphasis on gaining more degrees and certificates. What is the reason behind the… Continue reading When degrees lose their worth
‘Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law’
Source– The post is based on the article “Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law” published in The Indian Express on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to banking and monetary policy News– The article explains the issue of legality of demonetisation by… Continue reading ‘Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law’
Popularize the e-rupee even at the cost of UPI
Source: The post is based on the article “Popularize the e-rupee even at the cost of UPI” published in the Livemint on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About the promoting e-rupee and concerns associated with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). News: Recently, the supreme court upheld the demonetization… Continue reading Popularize the e-rupee even at the cost of UPI
The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India’s political neighbourhood
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India’s political neighbourhood” published in the Business Standard on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About challenges in India’s political neighbourhood. News: Three key Indian neighbourhood countries with which India has economic ties — Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and… Continue reading The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India’s political neighbourhood
