Kendriya Vidalayas: It has long been clear that the state can run schools well

Source: The post is based on the article “It has long been clear that the state can run schools well” published in the Livemint on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About the success of Kendriya Vidalayas (KVs) News: There are 1,252 Central… Continue reading Kendriya Vidalayas: It has long been clear that the state can run schools well

Suicide of Businessmen: Limited liability could save some Indian lives

Source: The post is based on the article “Limited liability could save some Indian lives” published in the Livemint on 1st September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the suicide of Businessmen and the role of Limited Liability Partnerships(LLPs). News: According to… Continue reading Suicide of Businessmen: Limited liability could save some Indian lives

PIN code @50 years

Source: This post is based on the article  “PIN code @50 years” published in The Hindu on  29th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential. Relevance: About the achievements of the postal code. News: India Post introduced a six-digit Postal Index Number (PIN) code on August 15, 1972. The idea was to give… Continue reading PIN code @50 years

Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states

Source: The post is based on the article “Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states” published in the Indian Express on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About the increasing centralisation in fiscal space. News: Recently, the Prime Minister has called for an end… Continue reading Debate on revdi culture highlights bitterness between Centre and states

Heading the G20 and New Delhi’s choices

Source: The post is based on the article “Heading the G20 and New Delhi’s choices” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Important International Institutions. Relevance: About India as a G20 president and hosting G20 Summit. News: From December, India will assume for the first time the Group of 20 (G20) year-long presidency… Continue reading Heading the G20 and New Delhi’s choices

Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission

Source: The post is based on the article “Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission” published in The Hindu on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System. Relevance: About the remission of convicts. News: Recently, the Gujarat government released 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano murder and… Continue reading Reviewing remission – SC should lay down norms for release of convicts on remission

Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?

Source: The post is based on the article “Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?” published in The Hindu on 24th 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: About the impact of freebies. News: In promising freebies,… Continue reading Are freebies a way to mask state inaction?

Our open network for digital commerce must win trust

Source: The post is based on the article “Our open network for digital commerce must win trust” published in Livemint on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: To understand the challenges associated with the ONDC. News: The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) aims to make… Continue reading Our open network for digital commerce must win trust

New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing

Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing” published in the Indian Express on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance:… Continue reading New Delhi’s balancing act: We must find our own way to manage the current turbulence in the triangular relationship between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing

Pill pushers: Dolo PIL another reminder of dubious doctor-pharma relationships. Generics can minimise the problem

Source: The post is based on the article “Pill pushers: Dolo PIL another reminder of dubious doctor-pharma relationships. Generics can minimise the problem” published in The Times of India on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus:  GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the pill-pushing activity of pharma firms. News: The Federation of Medical… Continue reading Pill pushers: Dolo PIL another reminder of dubious doctor-pharma relationships. Generics can minimise the problem

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