Source– The post is based on the article “Towards integrated commands: It’s too late to turn around” published in the Business Standard on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Challenges Relevance– Military reforms News- The article explains the concerns of the air force about the creation of integrated theatre command. It also tells about the… Continue reading Towards integrated commands: It’s too late to turn around
Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea
Source: The post is based on an article “Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Relevance: CSR funding and problems associated with it News: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was established under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013. Since its establishment CSR spending in India has risen from… Continue reading Strengthening the CSR framework is a profitable idea
Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Source: The post is based on an article “Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger” published in Live Mint on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to Hunger and Malnutrition Relevance: benefits of food security schemes News: The central government has recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) upto the end of December… Continue reading Amrit Mahotsav reflections and India’s success against hunger
Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach
Source: The post is based on an article “Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach” published in The Indian Express on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Electoral Reforms Relevance: recent proposal of the Election Commission of India and freebies. News: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently issued… Continue reading Manoj Jha writes: Election Commission’s proposal on freebies and election promises raises questions of institutional overreach
Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times
Source: The post is based on the article “Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times” published in The Times of India on 7th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About… Continue reading Oil slick ahead?: Opec’s cut in crude output shows the futility of Western sanctions. India must brace for tougher times
The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost
Source: The post is based on the article “The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost” published in The Hindu on 6th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been raising interest rates to fight rising prices. This brought the focus back to the impossible trinity… Continue reading The impossible trinity: how the free movement of capital comes with a cost
Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?” published in DTE on 3rd October 2022. What is the News? According to scientists, modern technology like nanomaterials or carbon dots (CD) might be the solution to environmental issues like water pollution. About carbon dots (CD) CDs are… Continue reading Carbon dots: A futuristic solution for sustainably managing aquatic environment?
Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. “Nobel Prize in Literature 2022: Annie Ernaux, bearing witness to women’s experiences and memory” published in the Indian Express on 7th October 2022. What is the News? French… Continue reading Nobel Prize in literature goes to French author Annie Ernaux
The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance
Source: The post is based on the article “The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Prachand (meaning fierce) was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF). About Light Combat Helicopter Must read: Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) What… Continue reading The Indian-made LCH ‘Prachand’ and its significance
India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council
Source: The post is based on the article “India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? India abstained from voting on a resolution on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council. India observed that Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing commitments… Continue reading India abstains on Sri Lanka vote at UN Human Rights Council
