Source: The post is based on an article “Known unknowns of the fertiliser subsidy” published in Business Standard on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: concerns associated with subsidy on fertilisers News: The government last year came up with measures to bring down the fertiliser subsidy bill. The article provides an analysis of… Continue reading Known unknowns of the fertiliser subsidy
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The French Connection – France’s pension reform is a story that resonates around the ageing rich world
Source: The post is based on the article “21st century India needs a real-time fiscal data portal” published in the Livemint on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About French pension reforms. News: The French government now tries to push through… Continue reading The French Connection – France’s pension reform is a story that resonates around the ageing rich world
21st century India needs a real-time fiscal data portal
Source: The post is based on the article “21st century India needs a real-time fiscal data portal” published in the Livemint on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About real-time fiscal data portal. News: Former chief economic adviser in his… Continue reading 21st century India needs a real-time fiscal data portal
Hedging and entrenched attitudes from India and Pakistan are a reminder that technical agreements are only a partial solution
Source– The post is based on the article “Hedging and entrenched attitudes from India and Pakistan are a reminder that technical agreements are only a partial solution” published in The Indian Express on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- India and neighborhood relations Relevance– India and Pakistan bilateral relationship News– The article explains India current stand… Continue reading Hedging and entrenched attitudes from India and Pakistan are a reminder that technical agreements are only a partial solution
‘General Assembly divided over UN reforms’
Source– The post is based on the article “General Assembly divided over UN reforms” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important international institutions Relevance– Global governance News– The article explains the reason behind the slow pace of UNSC reforms. It also explains the issues with UNSC working. What are the reasons… Continue reading ‘General Assembly divided over UN reforms’
Education challenges of employment
Source: The post is based on an article “Education challenges of employment” published in Business Standard on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment Contents0.0.0.1 Relevance: India’s labour force participation rate and unemployment1 What are highlights of the data?2 How does the Labour Participation Rate (LPR) change with education?3 What are other problems with the employment… Continue reading Education challenges of employment
A problem of science at the Padma awards
Source– The post is based on the article “A problem of science at the Padma awards” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Awards and recognitions News– The article explains the issues raised by recent conferring of Padma awards under science and engineering category to plant breeders. It also… Continue reading A problem of science at the Padma awards
Tasks for India’s millet revolution
Source– The post is based on the article “Tasks for India’s millet revolution” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. GS1- Cropping patterns in various parts of country Relevance– Diversification of agriculture for sustainability News– The article explains some facts and statistics about millets in India. It also explains the… Continue reading Tasks for India’s millet revolution
Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon
Source: The post is based on the article “Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Finance Commission?3 When was the last Finance Commission constituted?4 What will be the key challenges before the 16th Finance… Continue reading Process to set up Sixteenth Finance Commission set to kick off soon
Intellectual property rights sensitivity should not be at the expense of public health obligations
Source– The post is based on the article “Intellectual property rights sensitivity should not be at the expense of public health obligations” published in The Indian Express on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues relating to intellectual property rights Relevance– Innovation ecosystem News– The article explains the National IPR policy. It tells about changes introduced… Continue reading Intellectual property rights sensitivity should not be at the expense of public health obligations
