Source: The post is based on the article “What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s forex reserves News: As of March 2023, India’s forex reserves stood at $578.4 billion, showing a decrease of over $28 billion… Continue reading What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?
Welcome happening: Robust institutional mechanisms must be in place for human challenge studies
Source: The post is based on the article “Welcome happening: Robust institutional mechanisms must be in place for human challenge studies” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education & GS4- compassion towards the weaker-sections. News: The author discusses the… Continue reading Welcome happening: Robust institutional mechanisms must be in place for human challenge studies
Child, law, and consensual sex
Source: The post is based on the article “Child, law, and consensual sex” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections News: The author discusses the recent High Court judgements related to the POCSO Act of 2012.… Continue reading Child, law, and consensual sex
Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model
Source: The post is based on the article “Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests & GS3- Economy and Environment conservation News: India prioritizes the circular economy and resource efficiency during its G-20… Continue reading Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model
More capex for states
Source: The post is based on the article “More capex for states: Higher Central funds for states’ capital outlay are welcome, but these should lead to additionality” published in Business standard on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy – resource mobilization News: In this article author discusses how India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has… Continue reading More capex for states
C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy
Source– The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: triangular dynamics between Middle east, India and Pakistan News- According to media reports, the United Arab Emirates has… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy
Express View: India’s road to 2047
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View: India’s road to 2047” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Development model for high growth News- In his Independence Day speech last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid out his vision for India to achieve… Continue reading Express View: India’s road to 2047
Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?
Source– The post is based on the article “Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management. GS1- Geography Relevance: Floods in mountains News- Flash floods during this year’s monsoon season have caused unprecedented damage to both lives and assets in Himachal Pradesh. Contents1 How climate change… Continue reading Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?
Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes
Source– The post is based on the article “Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes” published in the “mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance: Issues related to taxation News- The 50th GST Council has decided to levy 28% tax on the gross amount involved in… Continue reading Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes
Resurgence of Inflation: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent trends in inflation? 3 What are the signs of resurgence of high inflation? 4 What are the reasons for the recent inflationary trend? 5 What are the government policies to control inflation? 6 What are the recent government initiatives? 7 How effective are the policies to control inflation? 8 What… Continue reading Resurgence of Inflation: Explained, pointwise
