Source-This post on Issues associated with university ranking system has been created based on the article “On the relevance of university rankings” published in “The Hindu” on 2 March 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education. News-The article highlights various issues associated with the global… Continue reading Issues associated with university ranking system
WTO 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13): Key Outcomes, Challenges
Source-This post on WTO 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13): Key Outcomes, Challenges has been created based on the article “Few gains at WTO” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic– GS Paper 2- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News– The World Trade Organization’s 13th… Continue reading WTO 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13): Key Outcomes, Challenges
Women’s Urban Employment Guarantee Act (WUEGA)
Source– This post on Women’s Urban Employment Guarantee Act (WUEGA) has been created based on the article “A women’s urban employment guarantee act” published in “The Hindu” on 4th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic– GS Paper 3- Indian Economy- Issues relating development and employment. News– There is a growing discussion regarding including women’s empowerment and… Continue reading Women’s Urban Employment Guarantee Act (WUEGA)
Why are farmers protesting? – Rethink the way we grow food
Source: The post why are farmers protesting has been created, based on the article “Rethink the way we grow food” published in “Business Standard” on 4th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-economy-Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; News: Why are farmers protesting? The article discusses the high… Continue reading Why are farmers protesting? – Rethink the way we grow food
India’s plan for semiconductor production- India’s microchip leap: Now for the hard part
Source: The post India’s plan for semiconductor production has been created, based on the article “India‘s microchip leap: Now for the hard part” published in “Live mints” on 4th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-Science and technology-Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology. News: The article discusses India’s plan to… Continue reading India’s plan for semiconductor production- India’s microchip leap: Now for the hard part
The projections for oil and gas demand impact the clean energy transition- This is what’s slowing down the clean energy transition
Source: The post the projections for oil and gas demand impact the clean energy transition has been created, based on the article “This is what’s slowing down the clean energy transition” published in “Indian express” on 4th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3-economy-infrastructure (Energy) News: This article discusses how major oil companies’ projections… Continue reading The projections for oil and gas demand impact the clean energy transition- This is what’s slowing down the clean energy transition
Developing rail networks to improve economic ties and transportation efficiency- Railways holds the key to regional growth
Source: The post developing rail networks to improve economic ties and transportation efficiency has been created, based on the article “Railways holds the key to regional growth” published in “Indian express” on 4th March 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2-International relations- India and its neighbourhood- relations. News: The article discusses the development of railway… Continue reading Developing rail networks to improve economic ties and transportation efficiency- Railways holds the key to regional growth
WTO Reforms and India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) ended in a status quo. No consensus was reached on most of the key issues. WTO reforms still remains an Achilles heel. However, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised that India has retained full policy space for the benefit of its… Continue reading WTO Reforms and India- Explained Pointwise
Semiconductor fabrication
Source-This post on Semiconductor fabrication is based on the article “Cabinet approves 3 chip plants, including two by Tata, at estimated investment of Rs 1.26 lakh crore” published in “Business Today” on 29th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Cabinet approved three semiconductor plant proposals. Two semiconductor plant will be set up… Continue reading Semiconductor fabrication
Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Source-This post on Amrabad Tiger Reserve is based on the article “Amrabad Tiger Reserve plagued with staff and funds crunch” published in “Telengana today” on 5th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, it was found that the Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR) is facing challenges such as understaffing and financial constraints. About Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR)… Continue reading Amrabad Tiger Reserve
