News: Inflation has been on the rise in most part of the world. This has once again started the debate on the best way to restore price stability. What are various strategies to deal with Inflation? Old/orthodox method-This involves the reduction in spending and raising of interest rates. But this method often has side effects (such as bankruptcies and rising… Continue reading Inflation heresy mustn’t always be rejected out of hand
Time’s Running out-Is India ready to handle 34,600 tonnes of solar waste?
News: India plans to generate about 280 GW of energy through solar power by 2030. While this may seem a climate smart move but it also leads to generation of huge amount of solar waste. A holistic approach to solar energy includes not only a green and clean perspective, but also resource and material management. Why India needs a solar waste… Continue reading Time’s Running out-Is India ready to handle 34,600 tonnes of solar waste?
Propping up the property market – Issues facing Housing Sector
News: Indian housing sector is struggling a lot due to stalled housing projects, which has led to a loss of output and jobs. What are the problems associated with housing projects? Fear psychosis among buyers: Customers today are reluctant to pay advances as they are not sure whether the project will complete or not. So, they… Continue reading Propping up the property market – Issues facing Housing Sector
Space for dreams: On ISRO’s new chief
News: S. Somanath has been appointed as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). What are the upcoming programmes of ISRO? Human space flight programe– Gaganayaan Read here: Union Minister says, India’s maiden human space mission “Gaganyaan” will be launched in 2023 Aditya L1: The aim to take a space observatory to the Lagrangian point… Continue reading Space for dreams: On ISRO’s new chief
Why India’s Health data needs a booster jab
News: India’s health data system is not functioning properly. It requires a complete overhaul. About 16 years ago, HIV AIDS was threatening to become a pandemic. Then, no answers were available on the questions related to the prevalence of the disease, due to the unavailability of data. The situation, even today, has not improved much.… Continue reading Why India’s Health data needs a booster jab
Shifting demand patterns must guide state excise policy design
News: Policymakers need to design their tax policies after studying the market trends and available data carefully. Contents1 How a change in the consumer sector can impact the market?2 What is the status of the alcohol beverage sector in India?3 Why the data of consumer pattern change is useful for policymaking?4 What is the status of… Continue reading Shifting demand patterns must guide state excise policy design
“Liberal economics creates illiberal societies”
News: Capitalism and the idea of liberal economics has been proved to be counterproductive for the equality and democratic values. It has given rise to nationalism and authoritarianism globally. How liberal economics leads to authoritarian regimes? Liberal economists are against “populist” policies of governments that subsidise the poor and adopt industrial strategies for self-reliance and jobs for their… Continue reading “Liberal economics creates illiberal societies”
Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 | 24th January | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with the first batch of Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 from 24th January 2022. PPC is a comprehensive Prelims-focused classroom program that ensures maximum coverage of Prelims syllabus in about 50+ classes – so that you are ahead of the competition. The Program will Contain: Content Building: learning through… Continue reading Prelims Preparatory Classes (PPC) 2022 | 24th January | Enroll Now
India State of Forest Report 2021 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the India State of Forest Report 2021?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the concerns as highlighted by the findings of the report?5 What are some issues with the survey?6 What is the way forward? Introduction The India State of Forest Report (ISFR)… Continue reading India State of Forest Report 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Security Quiz: – Various Security Forces & Their Mandate & Miscellaneous – 14th January 2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
