Source: This post on India’s informal sector has been created based on the article “India’s informal sector could be adding more value than we know” published in “Live Mint” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Issues relating to growth, development and employment. News: The article discusses the procedure… Continue reading India’s informal sector
Circular economy
Source: This post on Circular economy has been created based on the article “Circular economy” published in “Business Standard” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. News: The article discusses the importance of adopting Circular Economy for India in the context of the recently released… Continue reading Circular economy
Widespread use of consulting firms in government departments – Work of consultancy firms
Source: The post widespread use of consulting firms by government has been created on the article “Work of consultancy firms with government must be regulated” published in “Indian express” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- polity- Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues… Continue reading Widespread use of consulting firms in government departments – Work of consultancy firms
HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees -End the uncertainty
Source: The post HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees has been created on the article “End the uncertainty-Centre’s proactive approach to resolve issues of Sri Lankan repatriates is must” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- security- internal security News: The article discusses a court decision in India… Continue reading HC decision on Sri Lankan refugees -End the uncertainty
India’s evolving foreign policy, a new pointer to India’s changed world view
Source: The post India’s evolving foreign policy has been created on the article “Gaza, a new pointer to India’s changed world view” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The article discusses… Continue reading India’s evolving foreign policy, a new pointer to India’s changed world view
Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP
Source: The post is based on the article “Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP” published in “PIB” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? NITI Aayog has released the first Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). Note- It has also released the Aspirational District Programme… Continue reading Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP): NITI Aayog releases the 1st Delta Ranking of ABP
Lok Sabha Rules for Visitors’ Entry
Source: The post is based on the article “What helped two men dodge layers of security inside Parliament House” published in “Indian Express” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, two persons visiting the Parliament jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitor’s gallery and opened canisters that emitted yellow smoke. What… Continue reading Lok Sabha Rules for Visitors’ Entry
COP 28 Outcomes and Shortcomings- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
Recently, Conference of Parties 28 (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was concluded in Dubai, UAE. The COP 28 climate meeting delivered some important outcomes. However, like all previous COPs, it still remained an underachiever, particularly in galvanising more ambitious climate action in the immediate term. Table of Contents… Continue reading COP 28 Outcomes and Shortcomings- Explained Pointwise+ Infographics
New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence Adopted
Source: The post is based on the article “New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence adopted” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? The New Delhi Declaration has been adopted at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. It is being hosted by India at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.… Continue reading New Delhi Declaration on Artificial Intelligence Adopted
WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 – Road fatalities rise in India, despite global drop
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023: Road fatalities rise in India, despite global drop” published in “The Hindu” on 14th December 2023 Why in the News? Recently, the Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 has been released. What is the Global Status Report on Road… Continue reading WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023 – Road fatalities rise in India, despite global drop
