Source: The post is based on the article “Making sense of the ‘freebies’ issue” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: India’s subsidy burden. News: Recently, Prime Minister warned youth not to get carried… Continue reading Making sense of the ‘freebies’ issue
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The powerful and ubiquitous ED
Source: The post is based on the article “The powerful and ubiquitous ED” published in the Indian Express on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.. Relevance: To understand the increasing powers of central agencies. News: Now a days central agencies have taken over the investigation of sensational cases which were once done… Continue reading The powerful and ubiquitous ED
Contractual jobs in government: Government’s own ‘gig workers’
Source: The post is based on the article “Government’s own ‘gig workers’” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: To understand the Contractual jobs in government. News: While the Agnipath scheme has ignited a debate on the nature of jobs… Continue reading Contractual jobs in government: Government’s own ‘gig workers’
India’s response to Sri Lanka and Myanmar crises is a study in contrast. It shouldn’t be
Source: The post is based on an article “India’s response to Sri Lanka and Myanmar crises is a study in contrast. It shouldn’t be” published in the Indian Express on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations; Bilateral Relations, etc. Relevance: India-Myanmar Relations News: On 1 August 2022, Myanmar is going to mark 18… Continue reading India’s response to Sri Lanka and Myanmar crises is a study in contrast. It shouldn’t be
India and Switzerland’s deepening partnership
Source: The post is based on an article “India and Switzerland’s deepening partnership” published in the Indian Express on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 International Relations; bilateral Relationship Relevance: India-Switzerland Relations News: At present, Switzerland’s State Secretary in charge of Switzerland’s Foreign Policy is on an official visit to India. India-Switzerland Relationship Diplomatic relation:… Continue reading India and Switzerland’s deepening partnership
Key lessons from public-private efforts will help us eliminate TB
Source: The post is based on an article “Key lessons from public-private efforts will help us eliminate TB” published in the Business Standard on 2md August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Relevance: Reforms in delivery of public health services News: In… Continue reading Key lessons from public-private efforts will help us eliminate TB
Rethinking the coal issue
Source: The post is based on an article “Rethinking the coal issue” published in the Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure: Energy Sector Relevance: Coal Sector Reforms News: At present, the country has been frequently facing coal supply crises. India is compelled to import expensive coal to keep its thermal power… Continue reading Rethinking the coal issue
Where’s that law?
Source: The post is based on the article “Where’s That Law?” Published in The Times of India on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India; Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Fundamental Right to Privacy News: In… Continue reading Where’s that law?
Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar
Source: The post is based on the article “Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: To understand the concept of promoting the Rupee in International Transactions. News: A number of… Continue reading Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar
Working towards animal health
Source: The post is based on the article “Working towards animal health” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: To understand the concept of animal health. News: COVID-19 have put the spotlight on the need to create greater collaborations and synergies between… Continue reading Working towards animal health
