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Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators
Source– The post is based on the article “Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators” published in the mint on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy. GS2- Government policies Relevance– Online entertainment platforms News- The article explains the repercussions of the proposed move to increase GST in the online gaming sector to 28% of the… Continue reading Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators
Does India need a population policy
Source– The post is based on the article “Does India need a population policy” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Human geography. GS2- Government policies Relevance– Demography and related issues News- The article explains the need for a new approach to population related issues. It also explains whether we need a… Continue reading Does India need a population policy
Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services
Source– The post is based on the article “Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Governance. GS4- Probity in Governance Relevance– Reforms in civil services News- The article explains the Mission Karamyogi programme of the central government for training civil… Continue reading Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services
7 ways to tango with Taiwan
Source– The post is based on the article “7 ways to tango with Taiwan” published in The Times of India on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Strengthening of ties between India and Taiwan. News- The article explains the steps needed to be taken by India to improve its relationship with Taiwan. Recently… Continue reading 7 ways to tango with Taiwan
The democratisation of India, the Mandal way
Source: The post is based on an article “The democratisation of India, the Mandal way” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: history of social justice in India News: The article discusses how the changes were made for the depressed classes in India. ‘Mandal’ was a socio-political movement that changed the demographic… Continue reading The democratisation of India, the Mandal way
Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Source: The post is based on an article “Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions” published in The Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy Relevance: issues associated with the pharma companies in India. News: 66 children have died in the Gambia after drinking cough syrup manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals. The centre has decided… Continue reading Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench
Source: The post is based on an article “Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: SC views on the Hijab case of Karnataka News: The issue of Hijab in the dress code occurred… Continue reading Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench
Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Source: The post is based on an article “Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem” published in Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Contents1 Relevance: concerns associated with the ethanol blending processes2 What is the present situation of ethanol blending process?3 What are the challenges being faced by the grain-based ethanol production?4 What… Continue reading Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
Source: The post is based on an article “Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: concerns associated with the declining forex reserves and the role of the RBI News: There is a widespread misconception that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been… Continue reading Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
