Source– The post is based on the article “States have a large role in ensuring capital formation” published in the mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Capital expenditure News- The Central government is continuing with its focus on capital expenditure. Capital expenditure by states has also drawn the attention of policymakers.… Continue reading States have a large role in ensuring capital formation
Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover
Source: The post is based on the article “Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover” published in Mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with liquor policy News: Delhi Minister has been recently arrested over liquor policy. The article discusses the different types of liquor policies adopted by most state… Continue reading Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover
Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
Source: The post is based on an article “Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered” published in Business Standard on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Concerns associated with developmental project on the Great Nicobar Island. News: The government has recently given the clearance for the development of a project on the Great… Continue reading Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister” published in PIB on 2nd March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution have said that all states should implement SMART-PDS at the earliest. What are… Continue reading SMART-PDS, a technological driven initiative should be implemented in all States/UTs: Union Minister
India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Source: The post is based on the article “India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications” published in PIB on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? India and Australia have signed a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications. About Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications Signed between: India… Continue reading India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
Supreme Court forms expert panel to probe any regulatory failure on Adani issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court forms expert panel to probe any regulatory failure on Adani issue” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has formed a six-member committee to suggest measures to protect investors against the kind of market volatility seen after… Continue reading Supreme Court forms expert panel to probe any regulatory failure on Adani issue
Ornamental fish aquaculture to help Lakshadweep women
Source: The post is based on the article “Ornamental fish aquaculture to help Lakshadweep women” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? Community-based ornamental fish aquaculture, using local resources is expected to help women in the Lakshadweep islands to take the first step towards self-reliance through concerted activities. What is… Continue reading Ornamental fish aquaculture to help Lakshadweep women
India, Italy elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign MoU on defence cooperation
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Italy elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign MoU on defence cooperation” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? The Italian Prime Minister met the Indian PM during his visit to India. The Italian PM also inaugurated the 2023 edition of the… Continue reading India, Italy elevate ties to strategic partnership, sign MoU on defence cooperation
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) commemorates the success of “SWAYATT” Initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Government e-Marketplace (GeM) commemorates the success of “SWAYATT” Initiative” published in PIB on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? A Function was held to commemorate the success of “SWAYATT”, an initiative to promote ‘Start-ups, Women and Youth Advantage Through e-Transactions'(SWAYATT) on Government E-Marketplace (GeM) in New… Continue reading Government e-Marketplace (GeM) commemorates the success of “SWAYATT” Initiative
President to appoint CEC, ECs on advise of committee comprising PM, LoP, CJI: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “President to appoint CEC, ECs on advise of committee comprising PM, LoP, CJI: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that the appointment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners(ECs) will be done by… Continue reading President to appoint CEC, ECs on advise of committee comprising PM, LoP, CJI: Supreme Court
