Source: The post is based on the article “Do we really need the e-rupee?” published in The Business Standard on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth. Relevance: About concerns and benefits of e-rupee News: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a concept note on… Continue reading Do we really need the e-rupee?
Throttled at the grass roots: how to strengthen decentralised governance
Source– The post is based on the article “Throttled at the grass roots: how to strengthen decentralised governance ” published in The Hindu on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels and Challenges Therein Relevance– Democratic Decentralisation News- The article explains the constitutional provisions related to devolution of… Continue reading Throttled at the grass roots: how to strengthen decentralised governance
Too few rules: Without some codification, SC collegium will keep running into problems in selecting judges
Source– The post is based on the article “Too few rules: Without some codification, SC collegium will keep running into problems in selecting judges” published in The Times of India on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Reforming the system of appointment of judges News- The article explains the issues with the collegium system… Continue reading Too few rules: Without some codification, SC collegium will keep running into problems in selecting judges
The message in a bottle on quality from Gambia
Source: The post is based on an article “The message in a bottle on quality from Gambia” published in Live Mint on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: loopholes present in the regulation of pharma companies in India News: 66 children have lost their lives in Gambia after consuming contaminated cough syrup manufactured in India. Findings of… Continue reading The message in a bottle on quality from Gambia
How China reduced poverty; lessons for India
Source: The post is based on an article “ExplainSpeaking: How China reduced poverty; lessons for India” published in The Indian Express on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: measures to alleviate poverty in India News: The World Bank has recently released a report on global poverty. The report stated that economic disruption brought by Covid-19 and… Continue reading How China reduced poverty; lessons for India
Building resilient mineral supply chain
Source– The post is based on the article “Building resilient mineral supply chain” published in The Hindu on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Mines and minerals sector News- The article explains the challenges for securing access to key minerals. It also provides suggestions to secure the mineral supply. In his Independence Day address,… Continue reading Building resilient mineral supply chain
Indian prisons are stretched to their limits
Source: The post is based on an article “Indian prisons are stretched to their limits” published in The Hindu on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: issues associated with prisons in India News: The prisons in India are over-crowded. The National Crime Records Bureau’s ‘Prison Statistics India’ reports have provided various data on the condition of prison… Continue reading Indian prisons are stretched to their limits
Pakistan-US: The Bajwa reset
Source– The post is based on the article “Pakistan-US: The Bajwa reset” published in The Indian Express on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Pakistan angle US-India relationship News- The article explains the reasons behind renewed engagement between the USA and Pakistan. It also suggest India to not worry about these development What… Continue reading Pakistan-US: The Bajwa reset
Russia’s continued defiance of international law
Source: The post is based on an article “Russia’s continued defiance of international law” published in The Hindu on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: Russia and Ukraine war News: Russia has continued invading Ukraine despite widespread condemnation and sanctions. Around 141 countries in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution demanding Russia to immediately… Continue reading Russia’s continued defiance of international law
PM Modi to launch Mahakal Lok Corridor today
Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi to launch Mahakal Lok Corridor today” published in the Indian Express on 11th October 2022. What is the News? PM will inaugurate the first phase of Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple expansion — Mahakal Lok Corridor. About the Mahakal Lok Corridor The project — Mahakal Maharaj Mandir Parisar… Continue reading PM Modi to launch Mahakal Lok Corridor today
