Source: The post is based on the article “End this asymmetrical conflict over ‘freebies’” published in The Hindu on 20th 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: Distribution of freebies. News: Recently, the Supreme Court recommended constituting an expert… Continue reading End this asymmetrical conflict over ‘freebies’
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Experts Explain: An India Blockchain Platform
Source: The post is based on the article “Experts Explain: An India Blockchain Platform” published in the Indian Express on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – e-governance applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential Relevance: About public digital infrastructure News: In recent years, India has made a significant effort to become a digital society by building a large… Continue reading Experts Explain: An India Blockchain Platform
Chinese ship at Hambantota calls for New Delhi to look closely at its maritime strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese ship at Hambantota calls for New Delhi to look closely at its maritime strategy” published in the Indian Express on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its Neighbourhood relations. Relevance: Yuan Wang 5 and China’s evolving Indian Ocean strategy News: Recently, Sri Lanka approved the arrival… Continue reading Chinese ship at Hambantota calls for New Delhi to look closely at its maritime strategy
Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. “Freebies In Our Bonnet” published in The Times of India on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these… Continue reading Should there be limits on ‘freebies’?
Hard truths about India’s labour reforms
Source: The post is based on the article “Hard truths about India’s labour reforms” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Relevance: About the impact of labour reforms. News: While the numbers of Indian billionaires increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds… Continue reading Hard truths about India’s labour reforms
Arctic amplification: What is causing Arctic warming?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is causing Arctic warming?” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps). Relevance: About the Polar and Arctic amplification. News: A recent study points out that the Arctic is heating… Continue reading Arctic amplification: What is causing Arctic warming?
Facilitating adoption in India: Finding a home
Source: The post is based on the article “Finding a home” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About facilitating adoption in India. News: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances and Law and Justice have tabled… Continue reading Facilitating adoption in India: Finding a home
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
