Source: The post is based on the article “Greening of the GST – The environmental dimension of taxes must rank high in any rate rationalisation exercise” published in the Business Standard on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About greening the GST. News: As the… Continue reading Greening of the GST – The environmental dimension of taxes must rank high in any rate rationalisation exercise
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Af-Pak Again – Afghanistan is back to being a terror hub, Pakistan is in political chaos. Bad news for the world
Source: The post is based on the article “Af-Pak Again – Afghanistan is back to being a terror hub, Pakistan is in political chaos. Bad news for the world” published in The Times of India on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About the Afghanistan-Pakistan status and the growth of… Continue reading Af-Pak Again – Afghanistan is back to being a terror hub, Pakistan is in political chaos. Bad news for the world
India@75, Looking at 100: A country capable of diversity sans discrimination
Source– The post is based on the article “India@75, Looking at 100: A country capable of diversity sans discrimination” published in The Indian Express on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– India spiritual heritage News– The article explains the rich heritage of Bhakti tradition in India and its significance for our country. Why… Continue reading India@75, Looking at 100: A country capable of diversity sans discrimination
Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships
Source: The post is based on the article “Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships” published in Business Standard on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Just Energy Transition Partnerships and India News: The Indian government has refused to accept JETPs and phase out its coal dependence due to the concerned stakeholders… Continue reading Talk about coal – India must consider energy transition partnerships
The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners
Source– The post is based on the article “The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary and significant provisions of constitution Relevance– Issues related to criminal justice system News– The article explains the issue of conjugal visits for inmates. The State of Punjab has allowed… Continue reading The debate around conjugal visits for prisoners
Need for an effective tourist police
Source– The post is based on the article “Need for an effective tourist police” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Relevance– Issues related to tourism sector News– The article explains the issue of tourist safety in India. A few days ago, a… Continue reading Need for an effective tourist police
BIMSTEC as key to a new South Asian regional order
Source– The post is based on the article “BIMSTEC as key to a new South Asian regional order” published in The Hindu on 8th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Regional grouping Relevance– BIMSTEC News– The article explains the importance of BIMSTEC and scope for improvement in its working. It also explains the weaknesses of SAARC. What… Continue reading BIMSTEC as key to a new South Asian regional order
Why and how the Supreme Court should recognise same-sex marriage
Source– The post is based on the article “Why and how the Supreme Court should recognise same-sex marriage” published in The Indian Express on 7th December 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Issues related to LGBT News– The article explains the issue of same-sex marriages. Recently petitions were filed in higher courts… Continue reading Why and how the Supreme Court should recognise same-sex marriage
Denting democracy – On judicial appointments
Source– The post is based on the article “Denting democracy” published in the Business Standard on 7th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Judicial appointment News– The article explains the issue of appointment of judges by Collegium. Recently, a Bench of the SC expressed anguish at the government sitting on Collegium recommendations for fresh appointments.… Continue reading Denting democracy – On judicial appointments
Fixing gas prices
Source– The post is based on the article “Fixing gas prices” published in the Business Standard on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure- Energy Relevance– Petroleum and gas sector News– The article explains the issue of gas pricing in India. What are the commendations of Kirit Parekh for gas pricing? It has suggested a cap… Continue reading Fixing gas prices
