Source: The post is based on the article “Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog” published in The Hindu on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Niti Aayog has commissioned a report titled “Economic Impact of Select Decisions of the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal of India”. What is the… Continue reading Government lost ₹8,000 crore due to five cases: NITI Aayog
Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative” published in Hindustan Times on 16th August 2022. What is the News? Over 7.9 million children aged up to five were enrolled under the Unique Identification Authority’s Bal Aadhaar initiative from April to July. What is Bal Aadhar? Baal… Continue reading Over 7.9 million enrolled under Bal Aadhaar initiative
India won’t make sovereign commitment on future digital services tax
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
