India’s G20 presidency and food security

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency and food security” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger. Important international institutions. News- The article explains the issue of food security across the world. It also talks about India’s journey in achieving food-surplus status.… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency and food security

Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly

Source– The post is based on the article “Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly” published in the mint on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– E-commerce News- The article explains the concept of Open Network for Digital Commerce proposed by the government to counter the platform power of e-commerce majors. What is… Continue reading Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly

What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common

Source– The post is based on the article “What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common” published in The Indian Express on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy News- The article explains the similarities between the petroleum and semiconductor industry. What are similarities between the petroleum industry and semiconductor industry? Both industries… Continue reading What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common

Explained | The Uniform Civil Code

Source– The post is based on the article “Explained | The Uniform Civil Code” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Significant provisions of Indian constitution Relevance– Secularism and related issues News- The article explains the Uniform Civil Code. Contents1 What is Uniform Civil Code?2 What do the debates of constituent assembly… Continue reading Explained | The Uniform Civil Code

Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful

Source– The post is based on the article “Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful” published in The Indian Express on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian economy News- The article explains the issue of price regulation of UPI payment. Why might a regulator want to intervene in the price setting of the payments… Continue reading Price regulation of UPI: Policymakers must be careful

Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue

Source: The post is based on an article “Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now” published in The Times of India on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Economic Development News: India’s economy is currently facing problems due to the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD), declining forex reserves, inflation amongst others. Contents1 What are the concerns for Indian economy?2 What… Continue reading Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue

Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns

Source: The post is based on an article “Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure Relevance: helicopter accidents In India News: There has been increase in the helicopter accidents in India. According to a report, between 1990 and 2019, more than 150 people lost their lives… Continue reading Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns

India should incentivize state-level fiscal responsibility

Source: The post is based on the article “India should incentivize state-level fiscal responsibility” published in Livemint on 7th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Relevance: About the state-level fiscal responsibility. News: To ensure fiscal discipline, the government at all levels must be made… Continue reading India should incentivize state-level fiscal responsibility

About the proposed telecom bill: Do not let a licence raj for apps set India back

Source: The post is based on the article “Do not let a licence raj for apps set India back” published in Livemint on 7th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the proposed telecom bill News: India’s proposed telecom bill could transform how the internet is used in… Continue reading About the proposed telecom bill: Do not let a licence raj for apps set India back

Revive NJAC: The collegium system ultimately hurts the judiciary’s credibility. Parliament’s idea was better

Source: The post is based on the article “Revive NJAC: The collegium system ultimately hurts the judiciary’s credibility. Parliament’s idea was better” published in The Times of India on 7th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the need for NJAC(National Judicial Appointments Commission) News:… Continue reading Revive NJAC: The collegium system ultimately hurts the judiciary’s credibility. Parliament’s idea was better

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