Source: The post is based on an article “5G power for India and Bharat” published in the Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Relevance: Communication Networks; 5G etc. News: Recently, the government carried out the 5G spectrum auction. Also, the Union Cabinet approved a mega… Continue reading 5G power for India and Bharat
Time for a global treaty on uber-deadly weapons
Source: The Post is based on an article “Time for a global treaty on uber-deadly weapons” published in the Live Mint on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Internal and External Security Relevance: The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022. News: Recently, The Ministry of External… Continue reading Time for a global treaty on uber-deadly weapons
Digital India is well positioned to make the most of globalization
Source: The post is based on the article “Digital India is well positioned to make the most of globalization” published in the Live Mint on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment; Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial… Continue reading Digital India is well positioned to make the most of globalization
Efficacy of RTI Act is threatened by opacity, opposition from bureaucracy and lawmakers
Source: This post is created based on the article “Efficacy of RTI Act is threatened by opacity, opposition from bureaucracy and lawmakers” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Transparency – RTI News: The Right to Information Act (RTI) is set to complete 17 years in the… Continue reading Efficacy of RTI Act is threatened by opacity, opposition from bureaucracy and lawmakers
Recall
A recall is a process by which citizens can remove an elected official from office before the end of their term. Recall elections are an important tool of direct democracy, as they allow citizens to hold elected officials accountable for their actions and decisions. Recall elections can be used to remove officials who are corrupt,… Continue reading Recall
Making sense of the ‘freebies’ issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Making sense of the ‘freebies’ issue” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: India’s subsidy burden. News: Recently, Prime Minister warned youth not to get carried… Continue reading Making sense of the ‘freebies’ issue
[Answered] Artificial Intelligence powered solutions can enable farmers to do more with less and improve farm productivity. In the light of the statement, highlight the applications of AI for agriculture and discuss the challenges in its adoption and implementation.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some applications of AI for agriculture. Also, write some challenges in its adoption and implementation. Conclusion: Write a way forward. As per NITI Aayog, by 2035, Artificial Intelligence has the potential to add $1 trillion to India’s economy. AI can enable farmers to extract and analyse information such as weather, temperature, water consumption… Continue reading [Answered] Artificial Intelligence powered solutions can enable farmers to do more with less and improve farm productivity. In the light of the statement, highlight the applications of AI for agriculture and discuss the challenges in its adoption and implementation.
[Answered] What is International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)? How INSTC can help India consolidate its multi-alignment strategy?
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how INSTC can help India consolidate its multi-alignment strategy. Conclusion: Write a way forward. International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a 7,200-km multi-modal transport corridor that combines road, rail and maritime routes connecting Russia and India via Central Asia and Iran. The corridor is expected to consolidate the emerging Eurasian Free Trade… Continue reading [Answered] What is International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)? How INSTC can help India consolidate its multi-alignment strategy?
[Answered] The widespread understanding and use of the RTI is a shining example of participatory democracy. In the light of the statement, suggest measures to protect whistleblowers in India.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how RTI promotes participatory democracy. Also, write some measures to protect whistleblowers in India. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Right to Information Act, 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for government information. The RTI Act was introduced with the sole objective of empowering people, containing corruption, and bringing transparency and accountability… Continue reading [Answered] The widespread understanding and use of the RTI is a shining example of participatory democracy. In the light of the statement, suggest measures to protect whistleblowers in India.
[Answered] The trend of Indian students going abroad for higher education continues to rise at a rapid pace. What are the factors that are aggravating this trend and suggest some measures to stop it.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some factors why Indian students going abroad for higher education and suggest some measures to stop it. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The number of Indian students choosing to study abroad has steadily increased over the years. Though there was a sudden drop in the numbers during the pandemic and lockdowns, a… Continue reading [Answered] The trend of Indian students going abroad for higher education continues to rise at a rapid pace. What are the factors that are aggravating this trend and suggest some measures to stop it.
