Source: The post is based on the article “Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance” published in Business standard on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the potential expansion of the BRICS group. China wants more countries… Continue reading Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance
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Digital public infrastructure ought to girdle the globe
Source: The post is based on the article “Digital public infrastructure ought to girdle the globe” published in Mint on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: About Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) News: Last year, India and the US jointly stated that Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) like UPI could establish a new norm for public-private… Continue reading Digital public infrastructure ought to girdle the globe
Axe the oil windfall tax: It’s outlived its rationale
Source: The post is based on the article “Axe the oil windfall tax: It’s outlived its rationale” published in Live Mint on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with windfall tax News: According to a recent government notification, India’s windfall tax on petroleum crude has increased significantly to ₹4,250 per tonne from ₹1,600,… Continue reading Axe the oil windfall tax: It’s outlived its rationale
Success with chips will take much more effort
Source: The post is based on articles “Success with chips will take much more effort” published in Live Mint on 1st August 2023 and “Chip tactics: on India’s bid to attract major global chip manufacturers” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy Relevance: challenges associated with establishing semiconductor industry in… Continue reading Success with chips will take much more effort
In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
Source: The post is based on the article “In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment News: Last week, the Lok Sabha passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, which makes significant changes to… Continue reading In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health News: This article discusses the Jan Vishwas Bill passed by Lok Sabha, which amends many provisions,… Continue reading A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
The debate on data
Source: The post is based on the article “The debate on data” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth development and employment. News: The author discusses concerns over India’s statistical system and the accuracy of its data. Once admired globally,… Continue reading The debate on data
Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
Source: The post is based on the article “Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: The author discusses how tribal cultures are fading due to modern development. The Central government’s… Continue reading Preserving tribal culture: Odisha’s Special Development Councils model is worth emulating
Recalibrating India’s clean cooking strategy
Source– The post is based on the article “Recalibrating India’s clean cooking strategy” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: Issues related to cooking fuels News- The article explains the issues related to LPG adoption in India and need for alternate clean cooking fuels. What are efforts by the… Continue reading Recalibrating India’s clean cooking strategy
Express View on India’s economy: Sweet and sour
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on India’s economy: Sweet and sour” published in the “The Indian Express” on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Growth prospects of Indian economy News- The article explains the present economic scenario Which indicators show a favourable economic situation? The IMF… Continue reading Express View on India’s economy: Sweet and sour
