Source: The post is based on an article “No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies” published in Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Issues associated with ranking of India in V-Dem Report. News: Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) releases Democracy… Continue reading No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies
Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war
Source– The post is based on the article “Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: India and Ukraine crisis News- Recently, UNGA adopted a resolution, calling for an end to the war. The resolution was favoured by 141 members and opposed by… Continue reading Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war
South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs
Source– The post is based on the article “South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional groupings Relevance: Development issues related to South Asia News- Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events have undermined the developmental gains in South Asia since 2020. What… Continue reading South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs
SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation
Source– The post is based on the article “SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation” published in The Indian Express on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance: Money and capital markets News- Recently, Hindenburg Research published a report levelling several allegations against the Adani… Continue reading SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation
States have a large role in ensuring capital formation
Source– The post is based on the article “States have a large role in ensuring capital formation” published in the mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Capital expenditure News- The Central government is continuing with its focus on capital expenditure. Capital expenditure by states has also drawn the attention of policymakers.… Continue reading States have a large role in ensuring capital formation
Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover
Source: The post is based on the article “Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover” published in Mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with liquor policy News: Delhi Minister has been recently arrested over liquor policy. The article discusses the different types of liquor policies adopted by most state… Continue reading Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover
Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
Source: The post is based on an article “Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered” published in Business Standard on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Concerns associated with developmental project on the Great Nicobar Island. News: The government has recently given the clearance for the development of a project on the Great… Continue reading Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister” published in PIB on 2nd March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution have said that all states should implement SMART-PDS at the earliest. What are… Continue reading SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister
India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications” published in PIB on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? India and Australia have signed a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications. About Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Signed between: India… Continue reading India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Supreme Court forms expert panel to probe any regulatory failure on Adani issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court forms expert panel to probe any regulatory failure on Adani issue” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has formed a six-member committee to suggest measures to protect investors against the kind of market volatility seen after… Continue reading Supreme Court forms expert panel to probe any regulatory failure on Adani issue
