Today’s weapon of choice, its expanding dimensions

Source– The post is based on the article “Today’s weapon of choice, its expanding dimensions” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– New domains of cyber security News- The article explains that cyber threats are not limited to the military domain. It is  the civilian sphere where… Continue reading Today’s weapon of choice, its expanding dimensions

The path to deterrence: Arihant SLBM launches a significant step towards strengthening India’s nuclear umbrella

Source: The post is based on an article “The path to deterrence: Arihant SLBM launch a significant step towards strengthening India’s nuclear umbrella” published in The Indian Express on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: India’s underwater deterrent technology News: India has joined the group of six nations after the successful launch of an SLBM… Continue reading The path to deterrence: Arihant SLBM launches a significant step towards strengthening India’s nuclear umbrella

Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations

Source: The post is based on an article “Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: declining forex reserves and concerns associated with it News: The Ukraine crisis and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s tight monetary policy have led to the depreciation of the rupee and other… Continue reading Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations

Judicial comity over arithmetic

Source: The post is based on an article “Judicial comity over arithmetic” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Supreme Court judgement News:  A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court has held that a judgment delivered by a larger Bench will prevail over the decision of a smaller Bench if the decision is… Continue reading Judicial comity over arithmetic

Let’s step up strategic efforts to mobilize India’s labour potential

Source: The post is based on an article “Let’s step up strategic efforts to mobilize India’s labour potential” published in Live Mint on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: ways to utilize demographic dividend in India News:  India is at a stage where population growth is expected to slow down in the next two decades along with… Continue reading Let’s step up strategic efforts to mobilize India’s labour potential

Fact-Checking The HDI Tally

Source: The post is based on the article “Fact-Checking The HDI Tally” published in The Times of India on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the concerns associated with the Human Development Index, 2022. News: The… Continue reading Fact-Checking The HDI Tally

Bump, bump, bump: National highways are painfully potholed as only building them is a priority, maintenance is lax

Source: The post is based on the article “Bump, bump, bump: National highways are painfully potholed as only building them is a priority, maintenance is lax” published in The Times of India on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the condition of National Highways in India News: The… Continue reading Bump, bump, bump: National highways are painfully potholed as only building them is a priority, maintenance is lax

Regulation of wellness vs wealth offers a contrasting picture

Source: The post is based on the article “Regulation of wellness vs wealth offers a contrasting picture” published in the Business Standard on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the state regulation in the health sector. News: Regulation is a form of state intervention to… Continue reading Regulation of wellness vs wealth offers a contrasting picture

Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?

Source– The post is based on the article “Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Judicial appointment News- The article explains the recent cases of the government unilaterally delaying or segregating names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. What are cases… Continue reading Why does the SC collegium hold primacy over transfers?

The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises

Source: The post is based on an article “The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: findings of the Nobel Prize winner in economics News:  This article highlights the role played by financial sector and banks in particular, in the development of modern economies. Nobel Prize… Continue reading The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises

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