Source: Times of India Synopsis: After showing some promise, the patent waiver talks at the World Trade Organization (WTO) have hit a hurdle due to a split between the developed and developing countries. What Developing Countries Want, and What is The EU Proposing? India and South Africa have suggested that their proposal for Covid drugs,… Continue reading Patent Waiver Talks Falter on Developed Nations’ Hurdles
GST at four: A dive into the milestones and the unfinished agenda
Source: Business Standard Relevance: GST has completed 4 years, since its implementation. Goods and Services Tax (GST) marked a new chapter in India’s taxation. It has completed four years. Following are the major highlights of its journey, till now. Revenue collection: Before April, the monthly collection of GST was ₹ 95,000 crore on average. However,… Continue reading GST at four: A dive into the milestones and the unfinished agenda
Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
Source: The Hindu and The Business Standard Syllabus: GS 3 – Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Relevance: Economic reforms of 1991 revolutionized the Indian economy. It is important to analyze their success and failures. Contents1 Introduction2 Condition of Indian economy prior to economic reforms… Continue reading Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
Govt Charts Course For Usage of New-Age Fuel In 2023
Source: Livemint Contents1 Relevance:1.1 Synopsis:1.2 Background:1.3 About Green Hydrogen:1.4 What Does The Draft Cabinet Note Say?1.5 Way Ahead: Relevance: Green Hydrogen has the potential to become a major source of energy. It will be helpful in dealing with climate change. Synopsis: The Govt Charts Course For Usage of New-Age Fuel, plans to implement the… Continue reading Govt Charts Course For Usage of New-Age Fuel In 2023
Understanding Barriers in Vaccination Programs in 2024
Source: Live Mint Contents1 Synopsis:1.1 Background1.2 Issues in increasing Vaccination capacity1.3 Issues that determine our effective capacity. Synopsis: India’s Capacity to vaccinate has been constrained by many factors. India needs to address those factors to improve its fight against the Pandemic. Background India’s vaccination programme has been hampered by a short supply of vaccines and… Continue reading Understanding Barriers in Vaccination Programs in 2024
Explained: ‘Union’ or ‘central’ government?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Understanding of subtle differences between often used terms is what will make your preparation meaningful and worthy. You can use this knowledge in essay and in your GS answers too. Synopsis: In Tamil Nadu, a controversy erupted recently over the new DMK government referring to the government of Prime Minister Narendra… Continue reading Explained: ‘Union’ or ‘central’ government?
What pushing delimitation does to talks on peace and statehood in J&K
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The Centre is making serious efforts to restore democracy in J&K but there is no clarity over statehood for J & K. Contents1 Background:2 Why Gupkar alliance is part of the peace process now?3 What could be the possible suggestion by for J & K?4 What are the key challenges that… Continue reading What pushing delimitation does to talks on peace and statehood in J&K
How police can serve citizens better
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: There is need to enhance the efficiency of Police using technology. Contents1 Introduction:2 Implications of inefficient Police:3 Why is there need of technology to enhance efficiency of police?4 Way forward: Introduction: Even though the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) earmarked about Rs 20,000 crore for the modernisation of police (2017-2020), for schemes… Continue reading How police can serve citizens better
Location no Bar
Source – The Indian Express Synopsis – The Supreme Court order government to ensure quick and effective rollout of One Nation One Ration Card system. Introduction – The Supreme Court set a July 31 deadline for states to adopt the One Nation One Ration Card system and the Centre government to build a nationwide database… Continue reading Location no Bar
Significance of India and France’s successive presidencies at UN Security Council
Source: Click Here Synopsis: The India-France bilateral strategic partnership would act as a multilateral force for good in the UN security council. Their successive presidencies in July and August will help in reforming and expanding the council. Background: France and India will be at the forefront of UN endeavors as they chair the Security Council… Continue reading Significance of India and France’s successive presidencies at UN Security Council
