Source: The post is based on the article “Find ways to counter China’s soft power push: Parliamentary panel to MEA” published in Economic Times on 16th December 2022 What is the News? A Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs has recommended that the ministry of external affairs(MEA) prepare a policy document on India’s soft power… Continue reading Find ways to counter China’s soft power push: Parliamentary panel to MEA
We are all responsible for the coaching centre-driven anxiety
Source– The post is based on the article “We are all responsible for the coaching centre-driven anxiety” published in The Indian Express on 17th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Development and management of education Relevance– Challenges faced by education sector News– The article explains the issues related to the coaching industry in India that is expanding… Continue reading We are all responsible for the coaching centre-driven anxiety
How to ensure that the internet remains accessible to all
Source– The post is based on the article “How to ensure that the internet remains accessible to all” published in The Indian Express on 17th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT Relevance– Issue related to accessibility of internet News– The article explains the need to ensure a level playing field in… Continue reading How to ensure that the internet remains accessible to all
Funding the energy transition: India’s G20 presidency must follow lessons from COP27
Source– The post is based on the article “Funding the energy transition: India’s G20 presidency must follow lessons from COP27” published in The Indian Express on 17th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News– The article explains the issue for funding needed to tackle climate change. It also explains the… Continue reading Funding the energy transition: India’s G20 presidency must follow lessons from COP27
Lessons in budgeting: Changing Budget tack amid changing realities
Source– The post is based on the article “Lessons in budgeting: Changing Budget tack amid changing realities” published in the Business Standard on 17th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to government budgeting News– The article explains the trends of the budget approach by the current finance minister.… Continue reading Lessons in budgeting: Changing Budget tack amid changing realities
USOF successor to focus on indigenising tech, hiring global bandwidth
Source: The post is based on the article “USOF successor to focus on indigenising tech, hiring global bandwidth” published in the Business Standard on 17th November 2022. What is the News? The Telecommunication Development Fund is a new avatar of the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF). About the Telecommunication Development Fund The Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill,2022 proposes… Continue reading USOF successor to focus on indigenising tech, hiring global bandwidth
Medical manna: Public health must offer incentives to recruit doctors
Source: The post is based on the article “Medical manna: Public health must offer incentives to recruit doctors” published in The Times of India on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About increasing doctor count. News: There is an increase in undergraduate… Continue reading Medical manna: Public health must offer incentives to recruit doctors
Court vacations: What are arguments for and against judges taking breaks?
Source: The post is based on the article “Court vacations: What are arguments for and against judges taking breaks?” published in the Indian Express on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About court vacations. News: Earlier, Union Law Minister criticised the judiciary for taking long… Continue reading Court vacations: What are arguments for and against judges taking breaks?
Countering terror: All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians
Source: The post is based on the article “Countering terror: All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians” published in The Hindu on 17th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Relevance: About countering terror threats around the world. News: Recently, India convened the UNSC special briefing on the ‘Global… Continue reading Countering terror: All nations must come together against groups targeting civilians
Kanheri caves: In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism
Source: The post is based on the article “In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism” published in the Livemint on 17th November 2022. What is the News? Kanheri cave complex is one of the most important historical monuments of western India. About Kanheri cave complex Reason for the name: According to the autobiography of… Continue reading Kanheri caves: In a forest in Mumbai, a secret history of Buddhism
