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

Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre

Source: The post is based on the article “Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. “The Express View on the governors’ reshuffle: Raj Bhavan Dharma” published in the Indian Express on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the… Continue reading Honour of office: On new Governors of States appointed by the Centre

Lithium reserves: Our J&K find could put India on the lithium map

Source: The post is based on the article “Our J&K find could put India on the lithium map” published in the Livemint on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent). Relevance: About Lithium reserves. News: Recently, the Geological Survey of India has… Continue reading Lithium reserves: Our J&K find could put India on the lithium map

Moving With Times – SC’s flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution has enhanced its relevance to governance

Source: The post is based on the article “Moving With Times – SC’s flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution has enhanced its relevance to governance” published in The Times of India on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Relevance: About Constitution as a living document.… Continue reading Moving With Times – SC’s flexible approach to interpreting the Constitution has enhanced its relevance to governance

Challenging Google – New AI-driven search can be disruptive

Contents1 2 What is ChatGPT?3 What is the potential of Generative AI?4 How AI-driven search engines are different from Conventional engines?5 What are the challenges with AI-driven search engines?6 What do AI-driven search engines mean as a business activity? Source: The post is based on the article “Challenging Google – New AI-driven search can be disruptive”… Continue reading Challenging Google – New AI-driven search can be disruptive

Girl in Gurgaon: Cases of abuse of domestic workers raise questions about informal employment sector

Source: The post is based on the article “Girl in Gurgaon: Cases of abuse of domestic workers raise questions about informal employment sector” published in the Live Mint on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment. Relevance: Concerns associated with domestic work. News: Recently, a Gurgaon-based couple was booked for allegedly assaulting and torturing… Continue reading Girl in Gurgaon: Cases of abuse of domestic workers raise questions about informal employment sector

ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit

Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About SSLV-D23 What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)?4 What is EOS-07?5 What is Janus-1?6 What is Azaadi SAT? What is the News? The Indian Space… Continue reading ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit

Loans to augment PM-ABHIM: Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? The Union government has signed loan agreements to borrow up to ₹13,879 crores to strengthen health infrastructure from international agencies. The loan agreements have been signed… Continue reading Loans to augment PM-ABHIM: Centre to borrow ₹13,879 crore to boost health infrastructure

Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited

Source: The post is based on the article “Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited” published in the Business Standard on 10th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Subsidy on EVs. News: Government subsidy provided for electric vehicles (EVs) under the Faster Adoption and… Continue reading Unintended consequences – Subsidy on EVs must be revisited

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