Source– The post is based on the article “It’s time for India’s universities to join the world” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues relating to development and management of education Relevance– Higher education News– The article explains the specifications of the higher education sector in India. It also suggests some… Continue reading It’s time for India’s universities to join the world
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Oxfam inequality report: Taxing the ‘obscenely’ wealthy may not be the right solution
Source– The post is based on the article “Oxfam inequality report: Taxing the ‘obscenely’ wealthy may not be the right solution” published in The Indian Express on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Inequality and taxation structure of India News– The article explains the Oxfam “Survival of Richest report”… Continue reading Oxfam inequality report: Taxing the ‘obscenely’ wealthy may not be the right solution
The gas paradox: Govt encouraging huge investment to push demand but imposing policies that deter domestic exploration and production
Source: The post is based on an article “The gas paradox: Govt encouraging huge investment to push demand but imposing policies that deter domestic exploration and production” published in Business Standard on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: import dependency of India on oil and gas News: The article discusses the policies adopted… Continue reading The gas paradox: Govt encouraging huge investment to push demand but imposing policies that deter domestic exploration and production
Aspirational Blocks Programme: Building blocks of Viksit Bharat
Source– The post is based on the article “Aspirational Blocks Programme: Building blocks of Viksit Bharat” published in The Indian Express on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Government schemes for development of backward areas. News– The article explains the recently launched Aspirational Block Programme. It also explains some successful outcomes… Continue reading Aspirational Blocks Programme: Building blocks of Viksit Bharat
A reminder of the flaws in India’s urbanisation policies
Source– The post is based on the article “A reminder of the flaws in India’s urbanisation policies” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Urbanisation, their problems and their remedies Relevance– Issues related to urban finance and urban governance News– The article explains the scenario of urban finance in India. It provides… Continue reading A reminder of the flaws in India’s urbanisation policies
State actors and information warfare – We should recognise that many can play the game of manipulation targeting the Indian information space
Source: The post is based on an article “State actors and information warfare – We should recognise that many can play the game of manipulation targeting the Indian information space” published in Business Standard on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Technology Relevance: misuse of the internet technology News: Countries these days use the internet… Continue reading State actors and information warfare – We should recognise that many can play the game of manipulation targeting the Indian information space
No Entry, No Deal – Without more visas, UK FTA makes little sense for India
Source: The post is based on the article “No Entry, No Deal – Without more visas, UK FTA makes little sense for India” published in The Times of India on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About the process of visa liberalisation.… Continue reading No Entry, No Deal – Without more visas, UK FTA makes little sense for India
A step too far – ‘Fake news’ rules will damage press freedom
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Draft amendments to IT rules: A looming censor” published in the Indian Express on 23rd January 2023. “A step too far – ‘Fake news’ rules will damage press freedom” published in the Business Standard on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Role of media and social networking… Continue reading A step too far – ‘Fake news’ rules will damage press freedom
Necessary pushback – The Centre should stop seeing judicial appointments as rewards for loyalists
Source: The post is based on the article “Necessary pushback – The Centre should stop seeing judicial appointments as rewards for loyalists” published in The Hindu on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the process of appointing judges. News: The Supreme Court collegium has… Continue reading Necessary pushback – The Centre should stop seeing judicial appointments as rewards for loyalists
Appointments, Disappointments – on SC collegium
Source: The post is based on an article “Appointments, Disappointments” published in The Times of India and “SC Collegium’s move to go public on government’s objections to its nominees is welcome but selective” published in The Indian Express on 21st January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns with the appointment of judges News: The article… Continue reading Appointments, Disappointments – on SC collegium
