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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Chips for growth
Source: The post is based on an article “Chips for growth” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies News: India’s attempt to enter the global semiconductor market with a government commitment of $10 billion is well-timed. But the policy decision must be followed up with a lot of work on the… Continue reading Chips for growth
Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Source: The post is based on an article “Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2, Government policies for various sectors News: Any mandatory linking of the Aadhaar to the voter ID is problematic. The success of Indian democracy has been the regular conduct of elections and the relatively high participation… Continue reading Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions
Source: The post is based on an article “Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and technology and their effects on everyday life News: Increasing range and unrestricted use of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), is a matter of global concern. What are Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems… Continue reading Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions
Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
Source: The post is based on an article “Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending” published in Live Mint on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Financial Institutions Context: The internet has revolutionized digital businesses. Many such businesses are practicing unfair business practices and nil accountability. Fintech is fast becoming one such business. Fintech promised efficient and… Continue reading Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys
Source: The post is based on the article “More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys” published in The Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice – Women and related issues Relevance: Women making careers in science. News: The social sciences and humanities register a… Continue reading More women are making a career in science. A lot more needs to be done to ease their journeys
India’s clean energy transition plays to the country’s strengths
Syllabus: GS Paper 3, energy and climate change News: While India’s current commitments are a promising start, they won’t be enough to avert the worst effects of climate change. India has committed to 500 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. What more is required over and above India’s present climate commitments? More financing from developed… Continue reading India’s clean energy transition plays to the country’s strengths
Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
Source: The post is based on the article “Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that” published in The Times of India on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Death caused by potholes. News: As per reports, India ranks the worst in road deaths worldwide. Among these deaths, death by potholes is most shocking in India. Last… Continue reading Death by pothole: There’s a way to change that
How should public sector banks be privatised?
Source: The post is based on the article “How should public sector banks be privatized?” published in The Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy News: In the Union Budget 2021-22, the government announced its decision to privatize two public sector banks. What were the reasons behind Privatization? India’s public sector banks have struggled with high… Continue reading How should public sector banks be privatised?
The New Drugs Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Drugs Bill” published in The Business Standard on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance. News: The recently unveiled New Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Bill, 2022, has left many issues unaddressed. History of laws associated with the AYUSH industry. 1940 – The parliament enacted the Drugs Act in 1940.… Continue reading The New Drugs Bill
