API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done

Source: The post is based on the article “API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done” published in The Times of India on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: India dependency on imports for APIs News: The article discusses… Continue reading API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done

The profound ramifications of one amendment

Source– The post is based on the article “The profound ramifications of one amendment” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Transparency and accountability. GS2- Fundamental rights Relevance–  Issues related to democratic governance News– The article explains the issues related to draft Data Protection Bill and its impact on good governance and… Continue reading The profound ramifications of one amendment

India’s G20 presidency: An agenda for healthcare

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency: An agenda for healthcare” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issue related to development and management of health Relevance– Global cooperation in field of new agenda for healthcare News– The article explains the agenda of healthcare for the 21st… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency: An agenda for healthcare

The new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation

Source– The post is based on the article “The new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Indo-pacific News– The article explains the changes in the strategic scenario of the Indo-pacific. It also explains the future of geopolitics in this region. What are the… Continue reading The new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation

Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission

Source– The post is based on the article “Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission” published in The Hindu on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional post Relevance– Issues related to free and fair elections News– The article explains the issue of appointment of Election Commissioners. Recently, the Supreme Court of India… Continue reading Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission

Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: higher import duty and problems associated with it News: The government is planning to raise import duties on all non-essential items.… Continue reading Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned

The Biodiversity Commitment

Source: The post is based on an article “The Biodiversity Commitment” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) News: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been concluded in the Montreal, Canada recently. The Montreal meeting was the 15th edition of this conference also known… Continue reading The Biodiversity Commitment

How Not To Teach – Too many schools are still tolerating corporal punishment. This must end

Source: The post is based on the article “How Not To Teach Too many schools are still tolerating corporal punishment. This must end” published in The Times of India on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About corporal punishment. News: Two… Continue reading How Not To Teach – Too many schools are still tolerating corporal punishment. This must end

India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats

Source: The post is based on the article “Defending against cyber threats” published in the Business Standard on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Basics of cyber security. Relevance: About India’s cyber threats. News: The recent cyberattack at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences is a stark reminder that no entity is safe from cyber… Continue reading India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats

India’s edtech ecosystem: Let our learning curve be hybrid, holistic and hyper-personalized

Source: The post is based on the article “Let our learning curve be hybrid, holistic and hyper-personalized” published in the Livemint on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About India’s edtech ecosystem. News: The edtech ecosystem has turned pandemic challenges into… Continue reading India’s edtech ecosystem: Let our learning curve be hybrid, holistic and hyper-personalized

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