Source: This post on Raising Farm Incomes has been created based on the article “Ashok Gulati writes on farmers’ protest: Policies favour the consumer, not the producer” published in “Indian Express” on 19th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices.… Continue reading On Raising Farm Incomes – Policies favour the consumer, not the producer
Reasons for the increase in the import of edible oil in India -Finding the right policy for edible oil
Source: The post reasons for the increase in the import of edible oil in India has been created, based on the article “Finding the right policy for edible oil” published in “Business standard” on 19th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3-Economy-marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. News: This article discusses… Continue reading Reasons for the increase in the import of edible oil in India -Finding the right policy for edible oil
India “non-West” but not “anti-West” alignment -Express View on India’s Foreign Policy
Source: The post India as “non-West” but not “anti-West” has been created, based on the article “Express View on India’s foreign policy: Non-West, not anti-West” published in “Indian express” on 19th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2-International Relations-Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The article… Continue reading India “non-West” but not “anti-West” alignment -Express View on India’s Foreign Policy
AI reshaping merit and the idea of meritocracy- Recalibrating merit in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Source: The post AI reshaping merit and the idea of meritocracy has been created, based on the article “Recalibrating merit in the age of Artificial Intelligence” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Science and technology- developing new technology. News: The article discusses how meritocracy, where people succeed… Continue reading AI reshaping merit and the idea of meritocracy- Recalibrating merit in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Primary schoolteacher qualification in India – A ruling that gives primary school teaching a new slate
Source: The post primary schoolteacher qualification in India has been created, based on the article “A ruling that gives primary school teaching a new slate” published in “The Hindu” on 19th February 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses… Continue reading Primary schoolteacher qualification in India – A ruling that gives primary school teaching a new slate
IPCC assessment reports
Source-This post on IPCC assessment reports has been created based on the article “What are IPCC’s assessment reports?” published in “The Hindu” on 18 February 2024. Why in the news? Several member countries have recently asked the IPCC to ready the assessment reports by 2028 to coincide with the GST (Global Stocktake). What has been… Continue reading IPCC assessment reports
Govt proposes to hike ministries reporting limits for financial expenditure
Source-This post on Govt proposes to hike ministries’ reporting limits for financial expenditure has been created based on the article “After PAC nod, govt proposes to hike ministries’ reporting limits for financial expenditure” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has recently approved the Finance… Continue reading Govt proposes to hike ministries reporting limits for financial expenditure
Munich Security conference 2024
Source-This post on Munich Security Conference 2024 has been created based on the article “Munich Security Conference 2024: India is non-west but not anti-west, says EAM S Jaishankar” published in “WION” on 18 February 2024. Why in the news? World leaders have gathered for the Sixtieth (60th) Munich Security Conference, amidst the growing concerns about… Continue reading Munich Security conference 2024
SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy)
Source-This post on SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) has been created based on the article “Water detected on the surface of an asteroid for the 1st time ever” published in “LIVE SCIENCE” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently detected water molecules on the surface of two asteroids using the… Continue reading SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy)
INTERPOL Notices
Source-This post on INTERPOL Notices has been created based on the article “Absconding murder convict with Interpol Red Notice brought back from UAE: CBI” published in “THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? CBI has recently brought back an absconding life convict, who had a Red Corner Notice (RCN) issued… Continue reading INTERPOL Notices
