Source– The post is based on the article “Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger Relevance: Estimation of poverty News– The article explain the prevalence of poverty rate in India as indicated by UNDP and NITI… Continue reading Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains
Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Issues related to TB News– Recently, a Lancet study underlines the need to improve nutrition of TB patients.… Continue reading Express View on Lancet TB study: Food for cure
How sweet is India’s spot? – on economic policies of India
Source: The post is based on the article “How sweet is India’s spot? – The economy has a lot going for it, but a closer examination suggests some urgent policy priorities” published in “Business standard” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy News: In this article, the author discusses India’s strong economic… Continue reading How sweet is India’s spot? – on economic policies of India
Steps worth taking- Sound advice from Parliament on judicial reform
Source: The post is based on the article “Steps worth taking- Sound advice from Parliament on judicial reform” published in Business standard on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Separation of powers between various organs News: The author discusses a recent parliamentary report suggesting reforms in India’s judiciary. It emphasizes raising judges’ retirement age, reassessing post-retirement… Continue reading Steps worth taking- Sound advice from Parliament on judicial reform
Judged Half Right- House panel spot on for mandatory asset declaration for judges. Court vacations are a more complex issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Judged Half Right- House panel spot on for mandatory asset declaration for judges. Court vacations are a more complex issue” published in The Times of India on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Separation of powers between various organs News: The House panel in India has recommended that… Continue reading Judged Half Right- House panel spot on for mandatory asset declaration for judges. Court vacations are a more complex issue
Mediating, Minus Sarkar – on Mediation Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “Mediating, Minus Sarkar” published in Times of India on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Dispute redressal mechanisms News: The author discusses the new Mediation Bill passed in India, which formalizes and promotes mediation as a mainstream method for resolving disputes. What are the main features of the… Continue reading Mediating, Minus Sarkar – on Mediation Bill
That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility
Source: The post is based on the article “That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with import restrictions News: The Commerce and Industry Ministry of India implemented abrupt restrictions on imports… Continue reading That ’70s show – Proposed licensing for computing devices’ imports dents India’s credibility
Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
Source: The post is based on the article “Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use” published in The Hindu on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – International Treaty and Organization Relevance: International law related to prohibition of cluster bombs News: The decision by the United States to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as… Continue reading Stop the fence-sitting in cluster bomb use
Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Source: The post is based on the article “Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert” published in Down to Earth on 7th August 2023. What is the News? The International Whaling Commission(IWC) has issued its first ‘extinction alert’ on the Vaquita Porpoise. What is Vaquita Porpoise? Vaquita Porpoise is… Continue reading Plight of the vaquita forces International Whaling Commission to issue first extinction alert
Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)
Source: The post is based on the article “Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)” published in PIB on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC). What is the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)? IWBDC is an… Continue reading Launch of Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC)
