Source: The post is based on an article “Barring restaurants from levying service charge is unfair, reeks of discrimination” published in the Indian Express on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy, Government Industrial Policies Relevance: Service Charges and Issues in the Hospitality Industry News: In recent days, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)… Continue reading Barring restaurants from levying service charge is unfair, reeks of discrimination
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Out on a wing – On Issues Faced by Indian Airlines
Source: The post is based on an article “Out on a wing” published in the Business Standard on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure, Transportation Sector Relevance: issues in Indian Aviation industry News: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a show-cause notice to SpiceJet airline for its “failure to establish safe,… Continue reading Out on a wing – On Issues Faced by Indian Airlines
Defending the rupee
Source: The post is based on an article “Defending the rupee” published in the Business Standard on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy; Relevance: Macroeconomic Conditions; Stabilization of the Indian Rupee News: The Indian rupee and the currencies across the world, including in the developed economies, are under pressure. The Indian rupee has depreciated… Continue reading Defending the rupee
Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Source: The post is based on the article “A community and a health issue of concern” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: To understand the mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community. News: Recently Pride month (June) has been celebrated… Continue reading Mental health issues of LGBTQIA++ community: A community and a health issue of concern
Just Fine – On amending environmental laws
Source: This post is created based on the article “Just Fine – On amending environmental laws” published in The Hindu on 8th July 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Indian Environment – Environment Degradation and Protection News: Union Environment Ministry has proposed an amendment to the sections of key environmental legislation. Read: Government’s Proposal to… Continue reading Just Fine – On amending environmental laws
Unleashing the ropeways
Source: This post is based on the article “Unleashing the ropeways” published in Business Standard on 6th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Govt’s vision of Ropeways as transportation solutions News: Union Finance minister made a pointed reference in her Budget speech about ropeways, not merely as tourist attractions, but also… Continue reading Unleashing the ropeways
Air pocket: Show cause to SpiceJet overdue. DGCA has to be more proactive on safety
Source: The post is based on the article “Air pocket: Show cause to SpiceJet overdue. DGCA has to be more proactive on safety” published in “The Times of India” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: To understand aviation safety in India. News: India’s civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil… Continue reading Air pocket: Show cause to SpiceJet overdue. DGCA has to be more proactive on safety
Weaponization of IPC to set police on journalists cuts across parties — and clamps down on press freedom
Source: The post is based on an article “Weaponization of IPC to set police on journalists cuts across parties – and clamps down on press freedom” published in the Indian Express on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS2 – Important provisions of the constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights News: Recently, Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt… Continue reading Weaponization of IPC to set police on journalists cuts across parties — and clamps down on press freedom
Shahida, Aura & Stories Of Two Markets
Source: The post is based on an article “Shahida, Aira & Stories of Two markets” published in the Times of India on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Inclusive Growth Relevance: Female Labour Force Participation News: In recent times, a number of surveys from the government and from private organisations like CMIE were released about… Continue reading Shahida, Aura & Stories Of Two Markets
Hate crime, punishment
Source: The post is based on an article “Hate crime, punishment” published in the “The Hindu” on 7th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Right to freedom of speech and expression vs Hate Speech News: In recent, Umesh Kolhe, a chemist working in Amravati, Maharashtra, and Kanhaiya… Continue reading Hate crime, punishment
