Source: The post is based on the article “Grains of Transformation” published in The Times of India on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security; Relevance: One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) Scheme News: In the recent past, the Central government had launched the One Nation One Ration Card… Continue reading ONORC Scheme: Grains Of Transformation
How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack
Source: The post is based on the article “How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack” published in the Indian Express on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas Relevance: Maritime Security News: Last week, an unmanned yacht (Lady Han), carrying a cache of arms and AK-47 rifles, live… Continue reading How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack
Water Of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Water of India” published in The Times of India on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, – Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; ; Ecology and Environment Relevance: Water efficiency, climate change, water resources… Continue reading Water Of India
Chips for growth
Source: The post is based on an article “Chips for growth” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies News: India’s attempt to enter the global semiconductor market with a government commitment of $10 billion is well-timed. But the policy decision must be followed up with a lot of work on the… Continue reading Chips for growth
Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Source: The post is based on an article “Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2, Government policies for various sectors News: Any mandatory linking of the Aadhaar to the voter ID is problematic. The success of Indian democracy has been the regular conduct of elections and the relatively high participation… Continue reading Keep it simple: On Aadhaar-voter ID linking
Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions
Source: The post is based on an article “Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and technology and their effects on everyday life News: Increasing range and unrestricted use of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), is a matter of global concern. What are Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems… Continue reading Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions
Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
Source: The post is based on an article “Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending” published in Live Mint on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Financial Institutions Context: The internet has revolutionized digital businesses. Many such businesses are practicing unfair business practices and nil accountability. Fintech is fast becoming one such business. Fintech promised efficient and… Continue reading Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
ANPR cameras: Explained: What is the Govt’s new model for toll collection on highways?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the Govt’s new model for toll collection on highways?” published in Indian Express on 24th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 How do Automatic Number Plate Reader(ANPR) cameras work?3 Can all number plates be read by these ANPR cameras?4 What is the current… Continue reading ANPR cameras: Explained: What is the Govt’s new model for toll collection on highways?
The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022” published in The Hindu on 25th August 2022. Present Status: Introduced in Lok Sabha and referred to the parliamentary standing committee. What is the News? The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to amend the… Continue reading The Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Supply Chain Ministerial Forum: India adopts joint statement on cooperation on global supply chains
Source: The post is based on the article “India adopts joint statement on cooperation on global supply chains” published in Economic Times on 22nd July 2022. What is the News? The US State Department released a Joint Statement of the 2022 Supply Chain Ministerial Forum, focusing on the global challenge which includes – the COVID-19… Continue reading Supply Chain Ministerial Forum: India adopts joint statement on cooperation on global supply chains
