India’s chip-making gambit: Ambitious plans or breakthrough strategy?

Source: The post is based on an article “India’s chip-making gambit: Ambitious plans or breakthrough strategy?” published in The Business Standard on 27th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Government policies for various industries Relevance: advantages and concerns associated with the chip-making industry News: This article discusses the benefits and concerns associated with the decision of India, to enter the chip-making industry. Contents1… Continue reading India’s chip-making gambit: Ambitious plans or breakthrough strategy?

Murder in the Sewer

Source: The post is based on an article “Murder in the Sewer” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Laws and mechanisms for the protection of the vulnerable sections News: This article discusses the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, and the issues associated with manual scavenging. Tamil Nadu recently… Continue reading Murder in the Sewer

‘Freebies’, a judicial lead and a multi-layered issue

Source: The post is based on the article “Freebies, a judicial lead and multi-layered issue” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 The Union Budgeting Relevance: Freebies; Subsidies etc. News: In the recent, the Prime Minister commented upon the “freebies” handed out by the state governments. The Supreme Court of India… Continue reading ‘Freebies’, a judicial lead and a multi-layered issue

India as a foreign policy leader and balancer

Source: The post is based on an article “India as a foreign policy leader and balancer” published in the Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations Relevance: Evolution of India’s Foreign Policies News: India is going to be the next President of the G20. India’s Presidency provides a perfect opportunity and… Continue reading India as a foreign policy leader and balancer

How we can democratise sports governance

Source: The post is based on an article “How we can democratise sports governance?” published in the Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Sports Governance Reforms News: There has been a judicial push… Continue reading How we can democratise sports governance

Tackle The Four Trojan Horses Of Inequality

Source: The post is based on an article “Tackle the four trojan horses of inequality” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Inclusive Growth Relevance: Growing Inequalities in India News: Persisting and increasing inequalities have been a defining feature of present times. Policymakers should focus on at least four… Continue reading Tackle The Four Trojan Horses Of Inequality

Rainbow of Hope

Source: The post is based on the article “Rainbow of Hope” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2, Laws and mechanisms for the vulnerable sections Context: The T.N. government, on the orders of the Madras High Court, has come out with a glossary of terms to address people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual or of… Continue reading Rainbow of Hope

The simple truth

Source: The post is based on the article “The simple truth” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Functioning of judiciary and governance in India Context: The Supreme Court’s recently set aside the judgment of the Himachal Pradesh high court. The reason behind SC’s decision was that the judgment was incomprehensible. Historical context behind… Continue reading The simple truth

Pharma needs a dose of regulation

Source: The post is based on an article “Pharma needs a dose of regulation” published in The Business Standard on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies for various sectors  Relevance: Regulating Pharma Companies News: Pharmaceutical marketing requires regulations. Bengaluru-based Micro Labs has been accused of tax evasion and paying doctors Rs 1,000 crore as bribe to prescribe Dolo-650 for… Continue reading Pharma needs a dose of regulation

How to decarbonize the steel industry

Source: The post is based on the article “How to decarbonize the steel industry” published in The Live Mint on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate change and pollution News: India is a big producer of steel. Reducing emissions from this industry will have a hugely positive effect on the environment. What is the significance of reducing emissions from… Continue reading How to decarbonize the steel industry

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