Source: This post is based on the article “Read The Signs, Upgrade Science” published in The Times of India on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Transforming the science and tech ecosystem in India Context: India was the first country to explicitly adopt ‘scientific temper’ in its Constitution, with the 42nd… Continue reading Read The Signs, Upgrade Science
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The AltNews funding case and Razorpay’s data privacy worry
Source: The post is based on the article “The AltNews funding case and Razorpay’s data privacy worry” published in Livemint on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: The Section 91 of CrPC . News: Recently, Twitter has taken the Indian government to court over… Continue reading The AltNews funding case and Razorpay’s data privacy worry
Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs
Source: This post is based on the article “Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs” published in The Indian Express on 13th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) News: A well-crafted trade agreement… Continue reading Concerns of Indian players should be taken care of while crafting FTAs
70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar
Source: The post is based on an article “70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar” published in the Times of India on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Relevance: Start-ups Ecosystem in India News: In recent periods, the government has… Continue reading 70,000 Startups & The Helping Hand of Sarkar
The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts
Source: The post is based on an article “The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts” published in the “The Hindu” on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Relevance: Anti-Defection Law in India News: Recently, the States of… Continue reading The new ‘normal’ of political splits and shifts
C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence” published in the Indian Express on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations; Regional Grouping Relevance: I2U2 Forum; Middle East Region News: The first summit of a new forum known as I2U2 is expected… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: India’s new West Asia approach is a welcome break with past diffidence
The pandemic-flagged need for a new fiscal framework
Source: The post is based on an article “The pandemic-flagged need for a new fiscal framework” published in the Live Mint on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Union Budgeting Relevance: Fiscal Framework News: In recent years, there has been suspension of fiscal rules across the globe due to the global financial crisis (GFC). Contents1… Continue reading The pandemic-flagged need for a new fiscal framework
ONDC is the disruption Indian commerce needs
Source: The post is based on an article “ONDC is the disruption Indian commerce needs” published in the Live Mint on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy Relevance: Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) News: Currently, Indian cities are seeing a pilot run of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) which is… Continue reading ONDC is the disruption Indian commerce needs
Safety in the sky – The DGCA should have no tolerance for laxity among airlines seeking to cut corners
Source: The post is based on the article “Safety in the sky – The DGCA should have no tolerance for laxity among airlines seeking to cut corners” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: To understand aviation safety in India. News: Recent incidents in… Continue reading Safety in the sky – The DGCA should have no tolerance for laxity among airlines seeking to cut corners
India in 2023: The challenge and opportunity of being the most populous country
Source: The post is based on the following articles “UN projections on population underline opportunities and challenges, addressing which will require long-term vision and imagination” published in the Indian Express on 12th July 2022. “Sonalde Desai writes | India in 2023: The challenge and opportunity of being the most populous country” published in the Indian Express on 12th July… Continue reading India in 2023: The challenge and opportunity of being the most populous country
