Scarred terra pharma: Gambia tragedy needs sharp regulatory response

Source: The post is based on the article “Scarred terra pharma: Gambia tragedy needs sharp regulatory response” published in The Times of India on 8th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About India’s pharma sector. News: Followed the death of 66 children, the WHO issued an… Continue reading Scarred terra pharma: Gambia tragedy needs sharp regulatory response

Rice insecurity

Source– The post is based on the article “Rice insecurity” published in The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance– Agriculture marketing and pricing News- The article explains the issues with the current government move to ban the export of rice. It also tells about the challenges for long-term sustainability of rice… Continue reading Rice insecurity

Domestic ideologies in external settings

Source– The post is based on the article “Domestic ideologies in external settings” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Impact of domestic politics on foreign policy News- The article explains articulation of the domestic agenda of the ruling party by the current Foreign Minister at the 77th UNGA… Continue reading Domestic ideologies in external settings

Is it time for the gig economy?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is it time for the gig economy?” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance– Changing employment scenario News- The article explains the concept of moonlighting. It also tells about the laws dealing with moonlighting in India. Contents1 What is moonlighting?2 How are… Continue reading Is it time for the gig economy?

Chinese chequers on the China border

Source– The post is based on the article “Chinese chequers on the China border” published in the Business Standard  on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Challenges. GS2- International Relations Relevance– Challenges on China border News- The article explains the concerns of Local Ladakhi people about China’s territorial claim on Indian territory in Ladakh. It… Continue reading Chinese chequers on the China border

The return of the big cat

Source: This post is based on the article “THE RETURN OF THE BIG CAT” published in Live Mint on 23rd Oct 2021. Syllabus: GS3 – Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Relevance: Wildlife conservation Synopsis: As India firms up plans to bring in the African cheetah, experts consider the risks of introducing a… Continue reading The return of the big cat

Towards integrated commands: It’s too late to turn around

Source– The post is based on the article “Towards integrated commands: It’s too late to turn around” published in the Business Standard  on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Challenges Relevance– Military reforms News-  The article explains the concerns of the air force about the creation of integrated theatre command. It also tells about the… Continue reading Towards integrated commands: It’s too late to turn around

Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea

Source: The post is based on an article “Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: CSR funding and problems associated with it News: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was established under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013. Since its establishment CSR spending in India has risen from… Continue reading Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea

Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger

Source: The post is based on an article “Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger” published in Live Mint on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to Hunger and Malnutrition Relevance: benefits of food security schemes News: The central government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) upto the end of December… Continue reading Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger

Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach

Source: The post is based on an article “Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach” published in The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms Relevance: recent proposal of the Election Commission of India and freebies. News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently issued… Continue reading Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach

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