Source: The post US-China trade war affected global trade has been created, based on the article “Needed an Apple encore: India can do better in electronics exports” published in “Business standard” on 12th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- International Relations-Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests,… Continue reading US-China trade war affected global trade: Needed an Apple encore
Concerns related to savings in India: Borrowing to consume
Source: The post concerns related to savings in India has been created, based on the article “Borrowing to consume” published in “Business standard” on 12th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian economy – Mobilisation of resource Context: The article discusses how India saves a lot of money, but most is not… Continue reading Concerns related to savings in India: Borrowing to consume
Implications of accelerating disinvestment: Reviving disinvestment
Source: The post implications of accelerating disinvestment has been created, based on the article “Reviving disinvestment: This must be a top priority for the next govt” published in “Business standard” on 12th April 2024. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Indian economy – mobilization of resources News: The article discusses the Indian government’s commitment to… Continue reading Implications of accelerating disinvestment: Reviving disinvestment
Decoding State Budgets
Source-This post on Decoding State Budgets has been created based on the article “Decoding state budgets: Can growth projections keep pace with reality?” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus- GS Paper 3 – Government Budgeting Context – In India, the central government’s finances are closely examined whereas state governments’ fiscal… Continue reading Decoding State Budgets
Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem
Source – This post on Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem has been created based on the article “A battle to save Ladakh, and all of humanity” published in “The Hindu” on 11 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3– Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context– Ramon Magsaysay award winner and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has… Continue reading Fragility of Himalayan Ecosystem
Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
The strategic and economic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is increasing in the power corridors of New Delhi. The enhanced focus of New Delhi on the strategic importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is reflected by the renewed emphasis on the creation of major military infrastructure (revamping of airfields, jetties, habitat for troops) in… Continue reading Importance of Andaman and Nicobar Islands- Explained Pointwise
Transparency in candidate disclosure
Source-This post on Transparency in candidate disclosure? has been created based on the article “Is transparency lacking in candidate disclosure?” published in “The Hindu” on 12 April 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper 2 – Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Context – The Supreme Court has recently held that candidates need not disclose every… Continue reading Transparency in candidate disclosure
Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem
Source- This post on Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem has been created based on the article “How invasive species threaten natural ecosystems” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? In order to manage the rising chital population on Ross Island (now Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island), the Andaman… Continue reading Invasive alien species threatening Natural ecosystem
India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
Source-This post on India and Mauritius amend their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) has been created based on the article “India, Mauritius revise tax treaty, aim to plug evasion” published in “The Indian Express” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, India and Mauritius have amended their Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). About… Continue reading India and Mauritius amend Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA)
Homoeopathy symposium
Source-This post on Homoeopathy symposium has been created based on the article “The Homoeopathy Symposium Ends with Call for Global Collaboration to Enhance the Efficacy and Acceptance of Homoeopathy Worldwide” published in “PIB” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the two-day homoeopathy symposium ended with a call for global collaboration to enhance… Continue reading Homoeopathy symposium
