A shimmer of hope for the golden fibre as demand for shopping bags rises

Source: The post is based on an article “A shimmer of hope for the golden fibre as demand for shopping bags rises” published in The Business Standard on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues Relevance: issues with the jute industry and measures to improve them News: The government has recently banned… Continue reading A shimmer of hope for the golden fibre as demand for shopping bags rises

After BCCI vs Supreme Court, it’s back to status quo

Source: The post is based on the article “After BCCI vs Supreme Court, it’s back to status quo” published in the Indian Express on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Relevance: About the recent amendment to BCCI Constitution. News: Recently, the Supreme Court approved the amendments proposed to the BCCI constitution to… Continue reading After BCCI vs Supreme Court, it’s back to status quo

The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act

Source: The post is based on the article “The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India. Relevance: About Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). News: Recently, Russia hosted the seventh Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Vladivostok. The Prime Minister of India has virtually… Continue reading The Eastern Economic Forum and India’s balancing act

Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop

Source: The post is based on the article “Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges. Relevance: About the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committees (DRSC). News: The recently concluded monsoon session was adjourned sine die. Parliament had only limited legislative… Continue reading Parliamentary business and an essential pit stop

India’s growing water crisis, the seen and unseen

Source– The post is based on the article “India’s growing water crisis, the seen and unseen” published in The Hindu on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography.GS2- Government policies for development in various sectors. Relevance– About water crisis News-The articles explain the growing water crisis and its impact on rural-urban disputes. What are various… Continue reading India’s growing water crisis, the seen and unseen

Cloudy prospects for India’s youth

Source: The post is based on an article “Cloudy prospects for India’s youth” published in The Business Standard on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Population and associated issues News: India’s population is still young with about 55 percent below 30 and over a quarter below 15. However, now it is becoming visible that this dividend is not available… Continue reading Cloudy prospects for India’s youth

The party’s over

Source: The post is based on an article “The party’s over” published in The Business Standard on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 –  Indian Polity – Electoral Reforms News: The Election Commission (EC) has recently moved to delist 86 unrecognized political parties and declare 253 inactive. This step is appreciated as it will alert future parities before registering just for some… Continue reading The party’s over

Is The Long Wait For Private Investment Over?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is the Long Wait For Private Investment Over?” published in Times of India on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy. Relevance– About investment News- The article explains the current scenario of investment in India. There are favourable macroeconomic indicators that can lead to higher investment in… Continue reading Is The Long Wait For Private Investment Over?

Labouring under an illusion

Source– The post is based on the article “Labouring under an illusion” published in The Indian Express on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Employment News- The article explains the complex labour laws in our country and reforms needed in the system. Employment elasticity of growth has declined. It is half of what it used to… Continue reading Labouring under an illusion

What unites India and the UK on trade isn’t all positive

Source– The post is based on the article “What unites India and the UK on trade isn’t all positive” published in Live Mint on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations. Relevance– About trade. News- The article explains the economic challenges faced by Britain and similarity with India on the trade front. What are the… Continue reading What unites India and the UK on trade isn’t all positive

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