Source: The post is based on the articles “Antiquities abroad: What Indian, international laws say” published in the Indian Express on 14th March 2023. “IE-ICIJ investigation of Indian antiquities in US museums” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 1: Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Relevance: About… Continue reading Antiquities abroad: What Indian, international laws say
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SVB, Signature Bank collapse: What are ‘Too-Big-To-Fail’ banks, and what makes Indian banks safe
Source: The post is based on the article “SVB, Signature Bank collapse: What are ‘Too-Big-To-Fail’ banks, and what makes Indian banks safe” published in the Indian Express on 16th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About SVB failure and its impact on India. News: The fall of Silicon Valley Bank… Continue reading SVB, Signature Bank collapse: What are ‘Too-Big-To-Fail’ banks, and what makes Indian banks safe
[Kurukshetra March 2023 Summary] Development Directions in Budget – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Economic Survey 2022-23 gave a positive outlook for India’s economic growth in FY 2023-24, citing the country’s resilience in the post-COVID era. The survey emphasised the importance of agriculture and rural development for the growth of everyone. Over the past six years, the agriculture sector has shown steady growth.… Continue reading [Kurukshetra March 2023 Summary] Development Directions in Budget – Explained, pointwise
Saudi-Iranian normalisation and implications for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Saudi and Iranian officials recently agreed to revive the 2016 Saudi-Iran peace deal. China-initiated two-way discussions in Beijing resulted in the Saudi-Iranian normalisation. The rivalry between these two countries has long been a source of instability in the region, and the potential normalisation deal has been a topic of speculation… Continue reading Saudi-Iranian normalisation and implications for India – Explained, pointwise
Systemic failure – Instability in prices of perishables must be addressed
Source: The post is based on the article “Systemic failure – Instability in prices of perishables must be addressed” published in the Business Standard on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About the price crash of onions and potatoes. News: Despite the increasing… Continue reading Systemic failure – Instability in prices of perishables must be addressed
About legalising same-sex marriages: Inaction and intervention: On the handling of social issues
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Inaction and intervention: On the handling of social issues” published in The Hindu on 15th March 2023. “Express View on Centre’s affidavit on same-sex marriage” published in the Indian Express on 15th March 2023. “Three Problems With GoI’s View On Same-Sex Marriage” published in The Times of India… Continue reading About legalising same-sex marriages: Inaction and intervention: On the handling of social issues
Why local banks are insulated from SVB ripples
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Why local banks are insulated from SVB ripples” published in the Livemint on 14th March 2023. “Bailout or not? – Ad hoc steps to stop banking contagion may have implications” published in the Business Standard on 14th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the… Continue reading Why local banks are insulated from SVB ripples
Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre” published in The Hindu on 12th March 2023. What is the News? The government has recently said in the Supreme Court that same-sex marriages can hamper societal values. About the case The SC has received petitions to allow solemnisation of same-sex marriage… Continue reading Same-sex marriages can rock societal values: Centre
Bobbili Veena likely to be presented to G-20 delegates
Source: The post is based on the article “Bobbili Veena likely to be presented to G-20 delegates” published in The New Indian Express on 12th March 2023. What is the News? The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to present the replicas of Bobbili Veena as part of their cultural exchange to the delegates of G-20 conference. What is… Continue reading Bobbili Veena likely to be presented to G-20 delegates
Find Covid Origin – China must be held accountable. Also ban dangerous gain of function research on viruses
Source: The post is based on the article “Find Covid Origin – China must be held accountable. Also ban dangerous gain of function research on viruses” published in The Times of India on 14th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About speculations on covid… Continue reading Find Covid Origin – China must be held accountable. Also ban dangerous gain of function research on viruses
