Source– This post is based on the article “Governor’s right to withhold assent: The constitutional question before Supreme Court” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Tamil Nadu’s Governor R N Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 pending Bills has raised fresh legal questions on the powers… Continue reading Governor’s right to withhold assent
National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill released” published in “The Hindu” on 20th November 2023. Why in the News? The Union Health Ministry has sought comments from the general public on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023. What is National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2023? Prepared by Union… Continue reading National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023
On the issues with the 70 Hours Work Week – Making sense of the employment challenge
Source: The post on the issues with the 70 Hours Work Week has been created based on the article “Making sense of the employment challenge” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employment. News: The article… Continue reading On the issues with the 70 Hours Work Week – Making sense of the employment challenge
On Challenges of NGO Regulation – Impact-focused NGOs need to keep pace with India’s growth
Source: The post on Challenges of NGO Regulation has been created on the article “Impact-focused NGOs need to keep pace with India’s growth” published in “Live Mint” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders.… Continue reading On Challenges of NGO Regulation – Impact-focused NGOs need to keep pace with India’s growth
On Emerging Technologies in Defence – A renewed focus on emerging technologies
Source: The post on Emerging Technologies in Defence has been created based on the article “A renewed focus on emerging technologies” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. News: The article discusses the initiatives taken by the… Continue reading On Emerging Technologies in Defence – A renewed focus on emerging technologies
IT hardware import policy- Making in India- Policy needs to go beyond PLI
Source: The post on India’s IT hardware import policy has been created on the article “Making in India- Policy needs to go beyond PLI” published in “Business Standard” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3 Indian Economy- Effects of Liberalisation. News: The article discusses India’s attempts to reduce IT hardware imports and increase… Continue reading IT hardware import policy- Making in India- Policy needs to go beyond PLI
Climate-proof sanitation – Not just sanitation, but climate-proof sanitation
Source: The post on climate-proof sanitation has been created on the article “Not just sanitation, but climate-proof sanitation” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – infrastructure. News: The article discusses how climate change affects water, sanitation, and hygiene in Indian cities, particularly in slums. It… Continue reading Climate-proof sanitation – Not just sanitation, but climate-proof sanitation
On the Issues with Fact Check Unit – A fact check unit that is unconstitutional
Source: The post on the Issues with Fact Check Unit has been created based on the article “A fact check unit that is unconstitutional” published in “The Hindu” on 21st November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Government policies and interventions. News: The article discusses the functions of the Tamil Nadu Fact… Continue reading On the Issues with Fact Check Unit – A fact check unit that is unconstitutional
Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023: India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023:India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group” published in “The Wire” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? The Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023 has been released. What is the Global Talent Competitiveness Index? Specifications Details Published by INSEAD, in collaboration… Continue reading Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2023: India Slides Sharply, Worst Among the BRICS Group
Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint
Source: The post is based on the article “Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint” published in “Indian Express” on 21st November 2023 Why in the News? India recently hosted the 2nd Voice of Global South Summit in a virtual format. What is the Voice… Continue reading Voice of Global South Summit: PM expresses concern for civilians caught in Israel-Hamas conflict, calls for restraint
