Source: The post is based on the article “India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax” published in Business Standard on 18th August 2022. What is the News? In a move that could delay the implementation of a Global Tax Deal, India and other developing countries under the G24 grouping have objected to… Continue reading India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax
Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court while hearing a petition to curb the practice of offering freebies has said that the term “freebie” should not be confused… Continue reading Voters prefer to earn a dignified earning over freebies: Supreme Court
Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought
Source: The post is based on the article “Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought” published in VoaNews on 13th August 2022. What is the News? Italy’s worst drought in decades has reduced Lake Garda to near its lowest level ever recorded. About Lake Garda Lake Garda is also known as Benaco. It… Continue reading Italy’s Lake Garda Shrinks to Near-Historic Low Amid Drought
Cabinet approves widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users, besides patent offices
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users, besides patent offices” published in PIB on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the “Widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library(TKDL)… Continue reading Cabinet approves widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users, besides patent offices
Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy
Source: The post is based on an article “Soldiers, the silent Partners of Indian Democracy” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 The Security forces and their mandate Relevance: Role of Indian Armed Forces in Indian Democracy and reforms Context: Over the last 75 years, India has acquired the… Continue reading Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy
Urbanisation’s different strokes
Source: The post is based on an article “urbanization’s different strokes” published in the Business Standard on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization, their problems, and their remedies. Relevance: Trends of Urbanization in the world News: Recently, the United Nations released the World Urbanisation Prospects: 2018 Revision. Trends of Urbanization Global Trend Since… Continue reading Urbanisation’s different strokes
Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter
Source: The post is based on an article “Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter” published in the Live Mint on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 4 Corporate Governance. Relevance: Ethics in Corporate Governance; Philanthropist News: Recently, the India Philanthropy Report 2022 was published by Bain and Company and Dasra. The Findings… Continue reading Indian philanthropy has a worthy record that could shine brighter
Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for private sector while protecting rights of workers
Source: The post is based on an article “Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for the private sector while protecting rights of workers” published in the Indian Express on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment. Relevance:… Continue reading Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for private sector while protecting rights of workers
The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer
Source: The post is based on an article “The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer” published in the Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy Relevance: Power Sector Reforms News: The Government has launched the latest Revamped Distribution Sector scheme (RDSS), About the… Continue reading The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer
Data opportunity at the G20
Source: The post is based on the article “Data opportunity at the G20” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About regulating data within territories. News: The global politics of data is rapidly evolving.… Continue reading Data opportunity at the G20
