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Globalization will work better for Planet Earth than its alternative
Source: This post is created based on the article “Globalization will work better for Planet Earth than its alternative” published in Live Mint on 19th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Environment and Climate Change News: McKinsey Global Institute has discarded the view that the path to sustainability will involve moving away from… Continue reading Globalization will work better for Planet Earth than its alternative
Warming warning – on WMO’s report on increasing heat
Source: This post is created based on the article “Warming warning” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disaster Management News: The article discusses the recent findings by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) about projected temperature trends for the next decade According to the WMO, the annual mean… Continue reading Warming warning – on WMO’s report on increasing heat
PLI footprint in India-China trade
Source: This post is created based on the article “PLI footprint in India-China trade” published in the Business Standard on 19th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – India’s International Trade News: India’s imports from China are reducing compared to imports from other countries. India’s imports from China increased at a slower growth rate… Continue reading PLI footprint in India-China trade
Logistics makes the world go around
Source: The post is based on the article “Logistics makes the world go around” published in Business Standard on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: measures needed by India to improve its rank in World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index. News: India has jumped six ranks to 38th position among 139 countries on the World… Continue reading Logistics makes the world go around
A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills
Source: The post is based on the article “A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Regional & Global Groupings Relevance: India’s position at various multilateral groupings and challenges associated with it News: India is going to attend various multilateral organizations meetings in the coming months.… Continue reading A long-drawn test for India’s diplomatic skills
RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Greenwashing?3 What is Global Financial Innovation Network(GFIN)?4 What is GFIN Greenwashing TechSprint? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has… Continue reading RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks
Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lumpy Skin Disease?3 What are the economic implications of Lumpy Skin Disease?4 What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? What is the News? Around 10,000… Continue reading Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted
Source: The post is based on the article “International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted” published in Indian Express on 19th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to bring international credit card spending outside… Continue reading International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted
Elections and the airwaves
Source: The post is based on the article “Elections and the airwaves” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the rationale behind giving free airtime on public broadcasters to National and State parties?3 What is the process of allocating free airtime to public broadcasters?4 What is the… Continue reading Elections and the airwaves
