Source: The post is based on the article “The Express View: Keeping an eye on China” published in the Indian Express on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and Neighbourhood relations. Relevance: About Chinese threat along LAC. News: The cabinet has approved the Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP). The programme aims to improve… Continue reading The Express View: Keeping an eye on China
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Wrong Answer, Govts – Repeated exam paper leaks should tell authorities that technology not punishment is the cure
Source: The post is based on the article “Wrong Answer, Govts – Repeated exam paper leaks should tell authorities that technology not punishment is the cure” published in The Times of India on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About government recruitment exams. News: Recently, Uttarakhand witnessed protests… Continue reading Wrong Answer, Govts – Repeated exam paper leaks should tell authorities that technology not punishment is the cure
R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold
Source: The post is based on the article “R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold” published in the Business Standard on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Development and employment. Relevance: About R&D investment in India. News: India lags in Research and… Continue reading R&D: An inside job – For innovation to power economic growth, Indian industry must raise its investment in in-house R&D five-fold
Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics” published in The Times of India on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About the demand for smaller… Continue reading Union Of 100 States – Why India must have many small states. It will make for better economy and better politics
The Express View on climate report: Shore up the defences
Source: The post is based on the article “The Express View on climate report: Shore up the defences” published in the Indian Express on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About WMO report on sea level rise. News: World Meteorological Organisation’s (WMO) report on the impact of sea-level rise on global… Continue reading The Express View on climate report: Shore up the defences
Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency
Source: The post is based on the article “Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency” published in the Business Standard on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies. Relevance: About advantages of Nano-fertilisers. News: Recently, the government approved the commercial release of nano-DAP (di-ammonium phosphate). The first batch of… Continue reading Boosting productivity – Nano-fertilisers will improve efficiency
Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill” published in The Hindu on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill.… Continue reading Fossil and time: On the draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics bill
Generative AI prompts serious questions of copyright
Source: The post is based on the article “Generative AI prompts serious questions of copyright” published in the Livemint on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT. Relevance: About AI generated art. News: The improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) with ChatGPT has shown the importance of generative AI. How generative AI… Continue reading Generative AI prompts serious questions of copyright
Make Then Sell – India’s ambitious defence export target comes up against long delays in product development
Source: The post is based on the article “Make Then Sell – India’s ambitious defence export target comes up against long delays in product development” published in The Times of India on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About India’s defence export. News: AeroIndia 2023… Continue reading Make Then Sell – India’s ambitious defence export target comes up against long delays in product development
Expanding Middle approach to Inclusive Growth
Expanding middle approach aims to bridge the gap between different socioeconomic groups and promote inclusive policies. It is a development strategy which aims to promote economic growth, reduce inequality and alleviate poverty by strengthening the middle class. The core principle behind this approach is that a thriving middle class can provide a strong foundation to… Continue reading Expanding Middle approach to Inclusive Growth
