Source: The post is based on the article “UPI promotion should not eclipse our e-rupee” published in Live Mint on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About e-rupee and UPI. News: Recently, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was linked to Singapore’s version PayNow. Contents1 What… Continue reading UPI promotion should not eclipse our e-rupee
The multiplier impact of more expressways
Source: This post is created based on the article “The multiplier impact of more expressways”, published in Live Mint on 22nd Feb. News: 246-km Delhi-Dausa-Lalsot section of the Delhi-Mumbai expressway was inaugurated last week. It will reduce the travel-time between Delhi and Jaipur to three hours. The total length of 663 NHs(National Highways) has increased from… Continue reading The multiplier impact of more expressways
Discipline and discussion – on discussions in Parliament
Source: This post is created based on the article “Discipline and discussion – on discussions in Parliament”, published in Indian Express on 22nd Feb. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business Context: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar directed the Privileges Committee to investigate the disorderly conduct by 12 Opposition… Continue reading Discipline and discussion – on discussions in Parliament
Why Lok Sabha must have a Deputy Speaker
Source: This post is created based on the article “Why Lok Sabha must have a Deputy Speaker”, published in Indian Express on 22nd Feb. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business. News: The Deputy Speaker has not been elected even after more than 3 years of this term of… Continue reading Why Lok Sabha must have a Deputy Speaker
Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development
Source: The post is based on the article “Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: reasons behind increasing urban rural disparity News: The article discusses the increasing urban and rural disparity and the performance of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in… Continue reading Turn off the tap of urban bias in rural development
A new chapter in defence and tech
Source: The post is based on the article “A new chapter in defence and tech” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: India-US bilateral relations News: India and the US have recently inaugurated the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (ICET). The launch of ICET shows that the relations… Continue reading A new chapter in defence and tech
Rooftop Solar Photovoltaics (RTPV) for poverty alleviation
Source: This post is created based on the article “Rooftop solar for poverty alleviation”, published in Business Standard on 22nd Feb. GS Paper 2 – New and renewable Energy Context: A detailed paper prepared by Infravision Foundation highlights the potential of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaics (RTPV) as the income generating source for lower income level segment.… Continue reading Rooftop Solar Photovoltaics (RTPV) for poverty alleviation
Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the New START Treaty?3 How is compliance with the treaty ensured?4 What does this Russian President’s announcement mean? What is the News? The… Continue reading Russia suspends only remaining major nuclear treaty with US
Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home” published in Indian Express on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has imposed a fine of Rs 2.5 lakh on the actor for keeping two… Continue reading Tamil Nadu: Actor Robo Shankar fined Rs 2.5 lakh for keeping Alexandrine parakeets at home
Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Vostro accounts and how they facilitate trade” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Vostro Account?3 What are Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA)?4 How does the framework function?5 How will this benefit? What is the News?… Continue reading Explained | Vostro Accounts and how they facilitate trade
