Source: The post is based on the article “Spring cleaning – Fixing grey areas is good, but the GST regime needs a broader reform plan” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policy Relevance: About the recent decision of the GST Council and associated challenges. News:… Continue reading Spring cleaning – Fixing grey areas is good, but the GST regime needs a broader reform plan
India needs to go nuclear
Source: This post has been created based on the article “India needs to go nuclear” published in The Indian Express on 12th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the need for an expansion of nuclear energy in emerging economies, especially… Continue reading India needs to go nuclear
Generic drugs are everywhere – and that’s a problem
Source: This post has been created based on the article “” published in The Indian Express on 12th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article discusses the issue of unbranded generic drugs and the related problem of substandard… Continue reading Generic drugs are everywhere – and that’s a problem
Concerns about govt.’s fact check unit
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Concerns about govt.’s fact check unit” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance — Government policies and interventions News: This article discusses the recent decision of the government to set up a ‘Fact Check Unit’ (FCU) – its… Continue reading Concerns about govt.’s fact check unit
UN Security Council reform is a song in a loop
Source: This post has been created based on the article “UN Security Council reform is a song in a loop” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Important International institutions, agencies and fora – their structure, mandate. News: This article discusses the structural issues of equity… Continue reading UN Security Council reform is a song in a loop
Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report
Source: The post is based on the article “Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report” published in “Deccan Herald” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? The Second Global Amphibian Assessment report has been released. What is Global Amphibian Assessment? It is a comprehensive analysis of 8,011 species… Continue reading Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report
India launches Op Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone
Source: The post is based on the article “India launches Op Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of citizens from Israel amid a full-blown war with the Hamas group in Gaza.… Continue reading India launches Op Ajay to bring home citizens from Israel-Hamas war zone
Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT)?3 How did the Comprehensive… Continue reading Russia may pull out of Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty(CTBT): How the treaty tried — and failed — to stop nuclear testing
What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
Source: The post is based on the article “What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Goan cashew (kernel) has been granted the geographical indication (GI) tag. How did cashew come to Goa and become a contributor to the… Continue reading What the GI tag can mean for the cashew industry in Goa
Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat). What is Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)? Mera Yuva Bharat… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat
