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Scientists’ take on the Union Budget 2023-24
Source: The post is based on an article “Scientists’ take on the Union Budget 2023-24” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Budget Relevance: announcement made in the Budget 2023-24 for science and technologies. News: The article discusses how various science and tech organizations can play the role on the announcement made… Continue reading Scientists’ take on the Union Budget 2023-24
Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting
Source– The post is based on the article “Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting” published in the mint on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian economy and growth Relevance– Growth trends of Indian economy News– A close look at trends of economy in global comparison raises some questions Why is there confusion… Continue reading Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting
The discrepancies in the latest AISHE report
Source– The post is based on the article “The discrepancies in the latest AISHE report” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Statistics about higher education in India News– The All-India Survey on Higher Education 2020-21 report was released recently. What is the… Continue reading The discrepancies in the latest AISHE report
Certainly, uncertainty has declined – on world economy
Source– The post is based on the article “Certainly, uncertainty has declined” published in The Business Standard on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Global economic prospects and impact on India News– Over the past year, global macroeconomic stability has improved, which sets the stage for good growth from 2024. What was the situation… Continue reading Certainly, uncertainty has declined – on world economy
Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisis
Source: The post is based on an article “Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisis” published in The Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: environmental impact of hydropower project and alternative to it. News: Joshimath land subsidence has raised concerns over the hydropower projects in Himalayas. This… Continue reading Hydropower projects in the Himalaya should be reconsidered given recent crisis
India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story” published in The Hindu on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance– Issues related to clean energy transition News– Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) is emerging as the key mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries… Continue reading India’s just energy transition is more than a coal story
This Word Means: North star
Source: The post is based on the article “This Word Means: North star” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. What is the News? The Vice President has said that the Parliament is the “North Star” of democracy, a place of discussion and deliberation to realize the aspirations and dreams of the people. What… Continue reading This Word Means: North star
Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA
Source: The post is based on the article “Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023. What is the News? India’s National Security Advisor held talks with the US counterpart on the first dialogue on the Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies… Continue reading Inaugural iCET dialogue will accelerate US’ strategic technology partnership with India: US NSA
What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
Source: The post is based on the articles “What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget” and “Budget 2023 is betting on recovery” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What is the rationale behind the reduction in funds for MGNREGA?4 What does… Continue reading What could be the govt’s calculations behind the slashing of the MGNREGA budget
