Source: The post is based on the article “Get real with targets” published in Business Standard on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy – Industrial Policy Relevance: concerns associated with the foreign trade policy 2023. News: The government announced a new foreign trade policy last month. What are the concerns with the new foreign trade… Continue reading Get real with targets – on foreign trade policy
Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin
Source: The post is based on the article “Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin” published in Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is set to initiate conservation works at Zafar Mahal in South Delhi’s Mehrauli. What is Zafar Mahal? Zafar Mahal is… Continue reading Conservation work at Delhi’s Zafar Mahal set to begin
India’s universities are coming apart, political class ignores damage caused by the exit of the ablest from the country
Source- The post is based on the article “India’s universities are coming apart, political class ignores damage caused by the exit of the ablest from the country” published in the “The Indian Express” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News– The article explains the issue with academic… Continue reading India’s universities are coming apart, political class ignores damage caused by the exit of the ablest from the country
Welcome to the brain economy: Technology will change the way we look at labour, capital and skills
Source- The post is based on the article “Welcome to the brain economy: Technology will change the way we look at labour, capital and skills” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance– Changing nature of employment News– The article explains the emergence of brain economy and its impact. How… Continue reading Welcome to the brain economy: Technology will change the way we look at labour, capital and skills
PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates Kochi Water Metro: What is this public boat service?” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the first phase of the Kochi Water Metro. What is the Kochi Water Metro? Kochi Water Metro is a… Continue reading PM Inaugurates Kochi Water Metro
On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers
Source– The post is based on the article “On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Employment Relevance: Issues related to gig economy workers News- The Ashok Gehlot led Rajasthan government has recently announced the Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill,… Continue reading On the Code on Social Security for platform-based gig workers
SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in Inner Asia, India’s challenge
Source- The post is based on the article “SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in Inner Asia, India’s challenge” published in “The Hindu” on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional groupings and agreements News– SCO meeting of defence ministers is taking place in New Delhi this week. What are the internal contradictions in SCO? Its… Continue reading SCO meet highlights China’s growing role in Inner Asia, India’s challenge
Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About Plastic ban failure. News: Even nearly 10 months after the ban on single-use plastic products, their use is still rampant… Continue reading Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy
So, Are People The Best Judge?
Source: The post is based on the article “So, Are People The Best Judge?” published in The Times of India on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity – Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance: concerns associated with the Basic Structure Doctrine. News: It has been 50 years of the “Basic Structure Doctrine”. How… Continue reading So, Are People The Best Judge?
A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics
Source: The post is based on the article “A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics” published in PIB on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati have developed a new flexible bio-electronic… Continue reading A newly fabricated bio-electronic uric acid detecting device can be used for wearable sensors and point-of-care diagnostics
