Source– The post is based on the article “Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators” published in the mint on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy. GS2- Government policies Relevance– Online entertainment platforms News- The article explains the repercussions of the proposed move to increase GST in the online gaming sector to 28% of the… Continue reading Overtaxing online gaming will favour grey operators
Does India need a population policy
Source– The post is based on the article “Does India need a population policy” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Human geography. GS2- Government policies Relevance– Demography and related issues News- The article explains the need for a new approach to population related issues. It also explains whether we need a… Continue reading Does India need a population policy
Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services
Source– The post is based on the article “Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Governance. GS4- Probity in Governance Relevance– Reforms in civil services News- The article explains the Mission Karamyogi programme of the central government for training civil… Continue reading Mission Karmyogi: An attempt to change the face of civil services
7 ways to tango with Taiwan
Source– The post is based on the article “7 ways to tango with Taiwan” published in The Times of India on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance– Strengthening of ties between India and Taiwan. News- The article explains the steps needed to be taken by India to improve its relationship with Taiwan. Recently… Continue reading 7 ways to tango with Taiwan
The democratisation of India, the Mandal way
Source: The post is based on an article “The democratisation of India, the Mandal way” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: history of social justice in India News: The article discusses how the changes were made for the depressed classes in India. ‘Mandal’ was a socio-political movement that changed the demographic… Continue reading The democratisation of India, the Mandal way
Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Source: The post is based on an article “Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions” published in The Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy Relevance: issues associated with the pharma companies in India. News: 66 children have died in the Gambia after drinking cough syrup manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals. The centre has decided… Continue reading Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench
Source: The post is based on an article “Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench” published in The Indian Express on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: SC views on the Hijab case of Karnataka News: The issue of Hijab in the dress code occurred… Continue reading Supreme Court’s split verdict on hijab frames a fraught issue and offers a starting point for the larger bench
Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Source: The post is based on an article “Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem” published in Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Contents1 Relevance: concerns associated with the ethanol blending processes2 What is the present situation of ethanol blending process?3 What are the challenges being faced by the grain-based ethanol production?4 What… Continue reading Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
Source: The post is based on an article “Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: concerns associated with the declining forex reserves and the role of the RBI News: There is a widespread misconception that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been… Continue reading Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will replace operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). About Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV)… Continue reading ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
