Source: The post is based on the article “Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these… Continue reading Laboured wages – Any delay in funds to be paid to States for MGNREGS payments is unethical
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Global arms sales: Change is underway
Source: The post is based on the article “Global arms sales: Change is underway” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Defence Relevance: Increasing arms sales of China and India News: There has been an increase in arms sales from countries in the Asia-Oceania region in 2021. This article discusses the shifting pattern… Continue reading Global arms sales: Change is underway
Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Source: The post is based on the article “Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: concerns associated with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). News: The Reserve Bank of India has released the “Trend and Progress in Banking… Continue reading Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining
Source: The post is based on the article “Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining” published in the mint on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Industrial policy. GS1- Economic geography Relevance: Important minerals for economy News: The article explains the issues faced by the mining sector in India. It also explains the reasons… Continue reading Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining
Veer Baal Diwas: A tale from Punjab
Source: The post is based on the article “A tale from Punjab” published in The Indian Express on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Indian history and culture Relevance: Important personalities and their relevance News: The article explains the historical event of the sacrifice of two younger boys of Guru Gobind Singh for maintaining the dignity… Continue reading Veer Baal Diwas: A tale from Punjab
India must build awareness on population control
Source: The post is based on the article “India must build awareness on population control” published in The Hindu on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Population and associated issues Relevance: Issues related to population control and family planning News: The article explains the debates and discourses around population control in India. India was among the… Continue reading India must build awareness on population control
Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex
Source: The post is based on the article “Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex” published in The Times of India on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management. Relevance: About counterintelligence capabilities. News: Recently, a Russian businessman-politician, a known critic of Putin, and his… Continue reading Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex
India@75, Looking at 100: India can be a world leader in the sustainable production of cotton textiles
Source– The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: India can be a world leader in the sustainable production of cotton textiles” published in The Indian Express on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Issues related to sustainable production by small scale industries News– The article explains… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: India can be a world leader in the sustainable production of cotton textiles
China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023
Source– The post is based on the article “China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023” published in The Indian Express on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Foreign policy and changing international dynamics News– The article explains the strategic scenario across the world that matters for India foreign policy… Continue reading China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023
Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South
Source– The post is based on the article “Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Regional groupings and agreements affecting India interest Relevance – India and Africa relationship in context of its increasing importance in global affairs News– The article explains… Continue reading Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South
