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On the Impact of US-China Summit on India – The US-China truce
Source: This post on is based on the article “The US-China truce: Where India needs to assess the changes in great power relations” published in Indian Express on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: The… Continue reading On the Impact of US-China Summit on India – The US-China truce
On the Impact of Soft Power on Indian Economy – India’s economic rise
Source: This post on the Impact of Soft Power on Indian Economy is based on the article “India’s economic rise: How to capitalise on the moment” published in Indian Express on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Growth and development News: The article discusses India’s impressive economic growth and… Continue reading On the Impact of Soft Power on Indian Economy – India’s economic rise
On Domestic Violence – What can a domestic violence survivor do when the justice system lets her down?
Source: This post on Domestic Violence is based on the article “What can a domestic violence survivor do when the justice system lets her down?” published in Indian Express on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Governance – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.… Continue reading On Domestic Violence – What can a domestic violence survivor do when the justice system lets her down?
On the Issues with NFSA – The National Food Security Act has been starved of key support
Source: This post on the Issues with NFSA has been created based on the article “The National Food Security Act has been starved of key support” published in Live Mint on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Agriculture – Public Distribution System – objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; Issues of food security. GS… Continue reading On the Issues with NFSA – The National Food Security Act has been starved of key support
On Building National Character – Building Bharat’s national character
Source: This post on Building National Character has been created based on the article “Building Bharat’s national character” published in Business Standard on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Indian Society – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. News: This article discusses the importance of building a national character for… Continue reading On Building National Character – Building Bharat’s national character
On Generic medicines – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality
Source: This post on generic medicines has been created based on the article “Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: This article discusses the… Continue reading On Generic medicines – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality
India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means
Source– This post is based on the article “India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means” published in “Live mint” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? India’s weightage on the MSCI Emerging Markets(EM) index will rise after inclusion of nine Indian stocks. What is MSCI Emerging Markets Index? Aspect Details What is it?… Continue reading India’s heft in MSCIEM index: what it means
ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies
Source– This post is based on the article “ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies” published in “Live mint” on 17th November 2023. Why in the News? The Advertising Standards Council of India(ASCI) released various guidelines to avoid ‘greenwashing’ by companies. What is ‘greenwashing’? It’s a deceitful marketing gimmick used by companies to exaggerate… Continue reading ASCI moots guidelines to check ‘greenwashing’ by companies
Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
Source: The post is based on the article “Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties” published in “Business Standard” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? India has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with the US on “Enhancing Innovation Ecosystems through an Innovation Handshake”. What is an Innovation… Continue reading Innovation Handshake: India and US launch ‘Innovation Handshake’ to deepen bilateral tech ties
