Source: The post is based on an article “Making cities smart and sustainable” published in Business Standard on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance News: Urban cities are now converting into smart cities but there is a need to look at sustainable development. What are the requirements for a sustainable smart city? Urban design: A proper urban designing… Continue reading Making cities smart and sustainable
Handling external shocks – on economic policy
Source– The post is based on the article “Handling external shocks” published in the Business Standard on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Global economic scenario News– The article explains impacts of rapid tightening of monetary policy by US and other Advanced Economies. It also explains its implications for India. Why blindly following the… Continue reading Handling external shocks – on economic policy
Ukraine imbroglio can give the Global South a chance to claim a place at the high table of global diplomacy
Source– The post is based on the article “Ukraine imbroglio can give the Global South a chance to claim a place at the high table of global diplomacy” published in The Indian Express on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: Russia and Ukraine war News- The article explains the events and reasons for… Continue reading Ukraine imbroglio can give the Global South a chance to claim a place at the high table of global diplomacy
What the burden of the heavy school bag reveals
Source– The post is based on the article “What the burden of the heavy school bag reveals ” published in The Indian Express on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance: Reforms educational system News- The article explains the issue related to the educational system. What is the… Continue reading What the burden of the heavy school bag reveals
Why the Old Pension Scheme is both bad economics and bad politics
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Old Pension Scheme is both bad economics and bad politics” published in The Indian Express on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance News: The government in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh has reverted to the Old Pension Scheme. Punjab is also expected to follow the same but there are… Continue reading Why the Old Pension Scheme is both bad economics and bad politics
‘The Chinese are planning a series of Himalayan dams of such worrying scale that they must be halted’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘The Chinese are planning a series of Himalayan dams of such worrying scale that they must be halted’” published in The Times of India on 17th November. Syllabus: GS 1 – Geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features. Relevance: About the features of the Himalayas.… Continue reading ‘The Chinese are planning a series of Himalayan dams of such worrying scale that they must be halted’
The inspiration for New India: The unsung martyrs of Mangarh
Source: The post is based on the article “The inspiration for New India: The unsung martyrs of Mangarh” published in the Indian Express on 17th November. Syllabus: GS 1 – The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country. Relevance: About the Mangarh Massacre and relevance of tribal movements.… Continue reading The inspiration for New India: The unsung martyrs of Mangarh
OTT services should not have an unfair edge over Indian telcos
Source: The post is based on the article “OTT services should not have an unfair edge over Indian telcos” published in the Livemint on 17th November. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the Draft Telecom Bill and status of (telecom service providers) TSPs and OTTs (over-the-top). News: The proposed… Continue reading OTT services should not have an unfair edge over Indian telcos
Committee to monitor bulk drug parks
Source: The post is based on the article “Committee to monitor bulk drug parks” published in the Livemint on 17th November. What is the News? The department of pharmaceuticals has set up a high-level committee to monitor the progress of bulk drug parks that are being set up in three states. The parks in Andhra Pradesh,… Continue reading Committee to monitor bulk drug parks
Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
Source: The post is based on the article “India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022 What is the News? India participated in the fourth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan held in Moscow, Russia. What is Moscow Format? Moscow format… Continue reading Moscow Format: India takes part in Moscow talks on forming ‘inclusive government’ in Afghanistan
