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Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy

Source: The post is based on the article “Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy” published in Live Mint on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Noise Pollution Relevance: concerns with artificial sounds in electric vehicles (EVs) News: The internal combustion engine (ICE) is being phased out due to its environmental impact,… Continue reading Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy

Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms

Source: The post is based on the article “Will bankers ever learn?” published in Business Standard on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: About proposed changes to Basel-III norms. News: US regulators are proposing some changes to capital requirements under Basel-III norms. Contents1 What are the proposed changes?2… Continue reading Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms

In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports

Source: This post has been created based on the article “In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Distribution of key natural resources across the world. GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure:… Continue reading In law change: a push for electric vehicles, less dependence on battery imports

The case for caste census in India

Source: This post has been created based on the article “The case for caste census in India” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections. News: This article discusses the disparities in… Continue reading The case for caste census in India

Should the 50% legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Should the 50% legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Government policies and interventions. GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and… Continue reading Should the 50% legal ceiling on reservation be reconsidered?

Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and… Continue reading Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?

P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance

Source: This post has been created based on the article “P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the various achievements of Indian democracy since… Continue reading P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance

Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.

Source: The post is based on the article “Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS. So do local govts. And recruit more specialists” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Role of civil services in a democracy. News: The article discusses the need for strengthening the Indian… Continue reading Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.

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