On Bihar’s prohibition policy: A costly ban

Source– The post is based on the article “on Bihar’s prohibition policy: A costly ban” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues News: Bihar government amended the stern Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, which banned liquor in Bihar. The amendment is moved to relax the rules… Continue reading On Bihar’s prohibition policy: A costly ban

Who should own the world’s lithium?

Source– The post is based on the article “Who should own the world’s lithium?” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. GS3- Economy News– Significant reserves of lithium have been found in Jammu and Kashmir. Contents1 What is the status of India’s lithium industry?2 Who should own these minerals?3 How… Continue reading Who should own the world’s lithium?

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 2nd, 2023

Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 2nd, 2023

At the root of India’s manufacturing challenge

Source– The post is based on the article “At the root of India’s manufacturing challenge” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to manufacturing sector News– The article explains the steps taken by successive governments for manufacturing sector and the reason behind weak performance of manufacturing sector despite… Continue reading At the root of India’s manufacturing challenge

Coordinating in the battlefield

Source– The post is based on the article “Coordinating in the battlefield” published in the “Business Standard” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security News– Speaking at an annual gathering of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi last week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asked defence forces to innovate in futuristic… Continue reading Coordinating in the battlefield

Why India and China are stronger as partners

Source– The post is based on the article “Why India and China are stronger as partners” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements News- The article explains the potential of bilateral relationship between India and China. What are the growth prospects of the Indian and Chinese economy?… Continue reading Why India and China are stronger as partners

RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?

Source: The post is based on the article “RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?” published in the Indian Express on 1st June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the evergreening of loans?3 What are the approaches used by banks for evergreening loans?4 What does the evergreening of loans mean?5 What… Continue reading RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?

MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)

Source: The post is based on the article “MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)” published in the PIB on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Government has launched the Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) Pilot initiative. What is Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO) initiative? Need: Over the next 5 years, India’s… Continue reading MeitY launches pilot project on Electronics Repair Services Outsourcing (ERSO)

Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing

Source: The post is based on the article “The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing” published in the PIB on 1st June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is formation water?3 How formation water impacts the environment?4 What scientists have discovered to treat formation water? What is the News? A… Continue reading Formation water: The green panacea to restore the wastewater disposed during crude oil excavation and processing

BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?

Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?” published in the Indian Express on 2nd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is BRICS?3 What are the key highlights of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting agenda?4 What is the significance of the expansion of BRICS members?5 What… Continue reading BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?

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