Source: The post is based on an article “urbanization’s different strokes” published in the Business Standard on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. Relevance: Trends of Urbanization in the world News: Recently, the United Nations released the World Urbanisation Prospects: 2018 Revision. Trends of Urbanization Global Trend Since… Continue reading Urbanisation’s different strokes
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Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter
Source: The post is based on an article “Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter” published in the Live Mint on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 Corporate Governance. Relevance: Ethics in Corporate Governance; Philanthropist News: Recently, the India Philanthropy Report 2022 was published by Bain and Company and Dasra. The Findings… Continue reading Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter
Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for private sector while protecting rights of workers
Source: The post is based on an article “Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for the private sector while protecting rights of workers” published in the Indian Express on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment. Relevance:… Continue reading Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for private sector while protecting rights of workers
The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer
Source: The post is based on an article “The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer” published in the Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy Relevance: Power Sector Reforms News: The Government has launched the latest Revamped Distribution Sector scheme (RDSS), About the… Continue reading The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer
Data opportunity at the G20
Source: The post is based on the article “Data opportunity at the G20” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About regulating data within territories. News: The global politics of data is rapidly evolving.… Continue reading Data opportunity at the G20
The Centre vs State tussle over IAS postings
Source: The post is based on the article “The Centre vs State tussle over IAS postings” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Role of civil services in a democracy. Relevance: About deputation of AIS officers to the Centre. News: All India Services (AIS) structure is unique to India and is too delicate… Continue reading The Centre vs State tussle over IAS postings
India-U.S. maritime relationship: This maritime partnership is still a work in progress
Source: The post is based on the article “This maritime partnership is still a work in progress” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About repairing the US Naval Ship in India and India-US maritime relationship. News: Recently, the… Continue reading India-U.S. maritime relationship: This maritime partnership is still a work in progress
Power, a reality check
Source: The post is based on an article “Power, a reality check” published in the Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy Relevance: Power Distribution Sector Reforms News: Recently, the Central government has come up with a Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in a series of attempts to tackle the challenges… Continue reading Power, a reality check
Bureaucrats Haven’t Failed. But They Can Do Better
Source: The post is based on an article “Bureaucrats Haven’t failed, but they can do better” published in The Times of India on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Role of civil services in a democracy Relevance: Civil Services Reforms News: India is celebrating its 75th year of Independence in 2022. . This is a… Continue reading Bureaucrats Haven’t Failed. But They Can Do Better
Upma Gautam writes: Supreme Court’s contradictory verdicts reinforce the need for a Bail Act
Source: The post is based on an article “Supreme Court’s contradictory verdicts reinforce the need for a bail act” published in the Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights News: Recently, in Satender Kumar Antil v. CBI, the Supreme Court has given directions… Continue reading Upma Gautam writes: Supreme Court’s contradictory verdicts reinforce the need for a Bail Act
