About energy transition: A slow and flawed transition

Source: The post is based on the article “A slow and flawed transition” published in the Business Standard on 6th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Energy. Relevance: About the energy transition. News: The developed world has reduced its primary energy consumption and they are working on an energy transition. They shift most of the energy-intensive manufacturing… Continue reading About energy transition: A slow and flawed transition

DESH & ‘videsh’ – The proposed Bill will create asymmetries

Source: The post is based on the article “DESH & ‘videsh’ – The proposed Bill will create asymmetries” published in the Business Standard on 6th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the draft DESH Bill. News: The finance ministry has reportedly raised concerns about the… Continue reading DESH & ‘videsh’ – The proposed Bill will create asymmetries

Climate talks as shortchanging international law

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Climate talks as shortchanging international law” published in The Hindu on 6th November 2022. “Climate finance must take centre-stage in global action” published in the Livemint on 6th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Climate Change. Relevance: About the climate negotiations. News: In the climate negotiations areas of interest… Continue reading Climate talks as shortchanging international law

Impacts of India-UK FTA: Nothing So Great About Free Trade With Great Britain

Source: The post is based on the article “Nothing So Great About Free Trade With Great Britain” published in The Times of India on 6th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About India-UK FTA negotiation. News: Recently the possibilities for India-UK free trade… Continue reading Impacts of India-UK FTA: Nothing So Great About Free Trade With Great Britain

Recrafting India nutrition initiative

Source– The post is based on the article “Recrafting India nutrition initiative” published in The Indian Express on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Poverty and hunger News– The article explains the issues of health and nutrition in India According to RGI, India’s maternal mortality rate was 97 during 2018-20. It was 301 during 2001-03.Infant mortality… Continue reading Recrafting India nutrition initiative

Poor soil management will erode food security

Source– The post is based on the article “Poor soil management will erode food security” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- India geography Relevance– Issues related to soil conservation and management News– The article explains the issue of soil degradation in India What is the importance of healthy soil? They support… Continue reading Poor soil management will erode food security

From a vicious cycle to virtuous cycle

Source– The post is based on the article “From a vicious cycle to virtuous cycle” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilization of resources Relevance– Informal economy News– The article explains the new concept of returnable grant for fulfilling the credit needs of the informal sector. What are… Continue reading From a vicious cycle to virtuous cycle

Traffickers are moving online in search of victims

Source– The post is based on the article “Traffickers are moving online in search of victims” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Challenges to internal security,. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Issue of trafficking News– The article explains the issue of use of online mediums for trafficking of children and women. What… Continue reading Traffickers are moving online in search of victims

Why has the Reserve Bank of India introduced an e-rupee?

Source: The post is based on an article “Why has the Reserve Bank of India introduced an e-rupee?” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: concerns associated with digital rupee News: The Reserve Bank of India has launched the digital rupee on a pilot basis. What is the digital rupee?… Continue reading Why has the Reserve Bank of India introduced an e-rupee?

MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason

Source: The post is based on the article “MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason” published in Live Mint on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with parliamentary privileges of MPs. News: The Supreme Court is reconsidering the privileges granted to the legislators in the Parliament or… Continue reading MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason

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