Source– The post is based on the article “Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity News– The Union government has constituted a committee headed by former President Ramnath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, the Legislative Assemblies,… Continue reading Why simultaneous elections would militate against federalism
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Ridding India of food insecurity
Source– The post is based on the article “Ridding India of food insecurity” published in “The Times of India” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Social Issues – Issues related to hunger. GS3- Issues of food security News– India is facing accelerating food-price inflation. The rise in the price of food first accelerated sharply in… Continue reading Ridding India of food insecurity
Laptop Decision Doesn’t Compute
Source: The post is based on the article “Laptop Decision Doesn’t Compute– If creating a domestic industry for computers is the goal, tariffs would have been a better policy instrument than reimposing Nehru-Gandhi era licensing” published in “Times of India” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in… Continue reading Laptop Decision Doesn’t Compute
Tuning into news- Allow news on private FM radio, with effective self-regulation
Source: The post is based on the article “Tuning into news- Allow news on private FM radio, with effective self-regulation” published in “Business standard” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- Regulatory body News: The article discusses the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (Trai) recommendation to permit private FM radio stations to broadcast news. It… Continue reading Tuning into news- Allow news on private FM radio, with effective self-regulation
Nuclear energy is clean but too risky to rely on
Source: The post is based on the article “Nuclear energy is clean but too risky to rely on” published in “Live Mint” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (nuclear energy) News: The article discusses India’s desire to expand its nuclear energy to achieve climate goals. It also highlights challenges such as global politics,… Continue reading Nuclear energy is clean but too risky to rely on
Still Just Five- With an even more aggressive China against UNSC permanent membership for India, reform looks tough
Source: The post is based on the article “Still Just Five- With an even more aggressive China against UNSC permanent membership for India, reform looks tough” published in “Times of India” on 12th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The article… Continue reading Still Just Five- With an even more aggressive China against UNSC permanent membership for India, reform looks tough
[Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – September, 2023 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Factly articles for the month of September 2023 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Factly Initiative Daily Factly is focused on the current affairs for UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024. Under this initiative, we post, daily 7-8 articles, based on the… Continue reading [Download] Factly Weekly Compilation – September, 2023 – 1st week
China’s BRI Now Faces A Credible Indian Challenger
Source– The post is based on the article “China’s BRI Now Faces A Credible Indian Challenger” published in “The Times of India” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance- Connectivity related issues in international politics News– During the recent G20 summit, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC) was introduced. Contents1 What are some facts… Continue reading China’s BRI Now Faces A Credible Indian Challenger
African Dividend – On India- Africa Relations
Source– The post is based on the article “African Dividend” published in “The Times of India” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional groupings Relevance- India and Africa bilateral relationship News– The African Union (AU) has been included as a permanent member of the G20. What is the geopolitical significance of African Union inclusion… Continue reading African Dividend – On India- Africa Relations
Stocktaking calamity – on United Nations’ Global Stocktake report
Source– The post is based on the article “Stocktaking calamity” published in “The Hindu” on 11th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to climate change News– The United Nations’ Global Stocktake report was released just ahead of the G-20 meet. What is the purpose of Global Stocktake from the United Nations? It outlines… Continue reading Stocktaking calamity – on United Nations’ Global Stocktake report
