Source: The post is based on the article “Banking investments – New norms will impart stability” published in Business Standard on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Banking Sector Relevance: RBI’s new guidelines for investment in the banking sector. News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released updated investment norms for the banking… Continue reading Banking investments – New norms will impart stability
Our inflation index lens is hazy but clear enough
Source– The post is based on the article “Our inflation index lens is hazy but clear enough” published in the “mint” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News– In the latest official release for August, it was reported that inflation had eased to 6.8% year-on-year from the previous 15-month high of 7.4% in… Continue reading Our inflation index lens is hazy but clear enough
Opium, history and economics
Source: The post is based on the article “Opium, history and economics” published in Business Standard on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – History – Modern Indian History Relevance: About opium production in India during the colonial period News: The West usually credits its economic growth to factors like science, tech, entrepreneurship, and trade. However, recent scholars argue… Continue reading Opium, history and economics
India’s unemployment challenge can’t be tackled by doles as usual
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s unemployment challenge can’t be tackled by doles as usual” published in the “mint” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Employment News– The article explains the issues of higher unemployment rate among the youth population. What does the statistics say about the employment… Continue reading India’s unemployment challenge can’t be tackled by doles as usual
Just What Is Justin Up To? – On India Canada Relations
Source– The post is based on the article “Just What Is Justin Up To?” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and Canada bilateral relationship News– Canadian PM Justin Trudeau got a cold response from India at recently concluded G20 summit in India What are… Continue reading Just What Is Justin Up To? – On India Canada Relations
Haseeb Drabu writes: What the 16th Finance Commission needs to do differently
Source– The post is based on the article “Haseeb Drabu writes: What the 16th Finance Commission needs to do differently” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Issue pertaining to federalism. GS3- Government budgeting News– The article highlights the need for relook at federal fiscal transfer due to the introduction… Continue reading Haseeb Drabu writes: What the 16th Finance Commission needs to do differently
What are essential components of ‘National Strategy for Robotics’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are essential components of ‘National Strategy for Robotics’?” published in Business Standard on 12th September 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has invited public comments as well as inputs from stakeholders on the draft “National Strategy for Robotics(NSR)”. Note: According… Continue reading What are essential components of ‘National Strategy for Robotics’?
Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders
Source: The post is based on the article “Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders” published in Hindu Business Line on 12th September 2023 What is the News? A replica of the Konark Wheel from the Konark Sun temple in Odisha served as the backdrop of the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM welcome handshake with G20 leaders
Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years” published in PIB on 14th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is eCourts Project?3 What is the aim of eCourts Project Phase III?4 What are the expected benefits of eCourts Project Phase III? What is the News?… Continue reading Cabinet approves eCourts Phase III for 4 years
IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) has received the first C-295 MW transport aircraft from Airbus. What is a C-295 MW aircraft? C-295 is a new-generation tactical… Continue reading IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain
