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
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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
State-owned firms must play by the same rules
Source: The post is based on an article “State-owned firms must play by the same rules” published in Live Mint on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Growth and Development News: The tussle between Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) highlights the issue of payment delays made by government… Continue reading State-owned firms must play by the same rules
Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme
Source: The post is based on an article “Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: benefits of old pension scheme News: The governments of Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Punjab has announced to revert back to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) form the New Pension Scheme (NPS).… Continue reading Making a case for the Old Pension Scheme
Reducing the legal burden
Source: The post is based on an article “Reducing the legal burden” published in Business Standard on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance News: The government is planning to come up with a bill that will be aimed at increasing the ease of doing business in India. The bill is being drafted by the Ministry of Commerce… Continue reading Reducing the legal burden
Internet age needs better international policing
Source– The post is based on the article “Internet age needs better international policing” published in The Times of India on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections. GS1- Social empowerment Relevance– Sexual exploitation of children News- This article explains the issue of online child sex abuse. It also explains the steps taken by India… Continue reading Internet age needs better international policing
Securing India’s cyberspace
Source– The post is based on the article “Securing India’s cyberspace” published in The Indian Express on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Military application of quantum technology and its challenges for internal security. News- The article explains the vulnerability of India cyberspace due to military applications of quantum technology. It… Continue reading Securing India’s cyberspace
