Source: The post is based on the article “India’s stumble on rupee trading holds a lesson on globalization” published in the Livemint on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the trade settlements in Rupee. News: As China, India, and Russia trying… Continue reading India’s stumble on rupee trading holds a lesson on globalization
Controversial calls on predatory pricing
Source: The post is based on an article “Controversial calls on predatory pricing” published in Business Standard on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy, Infrastructure Relevance: problems with predatory pricing News: The article discusses concerns over predatory pricing by telecom operators. Contents1 What is the issue?2 How has TRAI responded?3 What are the concerns… Continue reading Controversial calls on predatory pricing
What a total ban on diesel vehicles could mean in India
Source: The post is based on an article “What a total ban on diesel vehicles could mean in India” published in The Indian Express on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns over banning diesel-powered four-wheel vehicles News: The Energy Transition Advisory Committee formed by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has recommended… Continue reading What a total ban on diesel vehicles could mean in India
How strategic convergence between US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India can help Delhi
Source– The post is based on the article “How strategic convergence between US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India can help Delhi” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Changing dynamics in the middle east News- The recent meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and… Continue reading How strategic convergence between US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and India can help Delhi
Securing the migrant vote
Source– The post is based on the article “Securing the migrant vote” published in “The Hindu” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act Relevance– Voting issues related to migrants News– Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies conducted a study between April 28 and May 1 among the… Continue reading Securing the migrant vote
Minimising the threat from IEDs
Source– The post is based on the article “Minimising the threat from IEDs” published in the “The Hindu” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to Maoism News– On April 26, an IED killed 10 security personnel of the District Reserve Guard in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada area. The jawans were out on an… Continue reading Minimising the threat from IEDs
A question from Manipur: Who is an ST?
Source– The post is based on the article “A question from Manipur: Who is an ST?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Identity politics News– Rcenetly, there were voilent protest in Manipur over demand for affirmative action by the state’s Meitei community. What are issues regarding ST status… Continue reading A question from Manipur: Who is an ST?
Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court” published in Indian Express on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said it might revisit its 2021 ruling that the tenure of a superannuated officer may be extended only in exceptional… Continue reading Why question of ED chief’s tenure is back in Supreme Court
Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet” published in Indian Express on 10th May 2023 What is the News? Scientists have witnessed a bloated star in our own galaxy swallowing a planet. This star has been identified as “ZTF SLRN-2020”. What is ZTF SLRN-2020? ZTF SLRN-2020… Continue reading Indian scientist-led team witnesses star engulfing Jupiter-sized planet
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 8 years of providing social security cover
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 8 years of providing social security cover” published in PIB on 9th May 2023 What is the News? The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMSBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) complete 8 years of providing social security cover
