Synopsis – Adani is making one of the world’s largest new coal investments in the Carmichael coal mine project in Queensland. This article analyzes the Costs and Benefits of the Project. Introduction- New investment in coal will be a major factor if India is not able to meet its commitment against Climate Change. Recently the… Continue reading Cost and Benefits of Adani’s Carmichael Coal Project in Australia
Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Synopsis: India and other South Asian countries can learn from the growth story of Bangladesh. Background March 2021 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India and 50 years of Bangladesh independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Dhaka as the guest of honour in Bangladesh’s 50th Independence Day celebration. Growth… Continue reading Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Synopsis: India needs to address the international criticism of declining democratic values. It will strengthen the world’s largest democracy further. Background Many countries are scrutinising the functioning of Indian democracy due to the alleged diminishing democratic space in India. For example, Recently, annual reports of the United States-based Freedom House and the Sweden-based V-Dem Institute… Continue reading Assessment on India’s counter to International criticism
Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Synopsis: Selling of Public assets (Disinvestment) has similar macroeconomic results to fiscal deficit. Both increase wealth inequalities in the society and hence should be avoided. Background The government has set a target of 1.75 lakh crore rupees from the disinvestment of PSUs in the current financial year. The only rationale shown by the government behind… Continue reading Similarities between Disinvestment and fiscal deficit
Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
Synopsis: NITI Aayog has expressed concerns over the poor water quality in India. This gives a conducive environment for the spread of another pandemic through the water. Thus, it requires an effective mechanism for water conservation. Background: NITI Aayog, Water Aid, and others have found that over 70% of India’s surface and groundwater is contaminated… Continue reading Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic
[UPSC Interview Transcript #102]: Chaubey sir Board, Kannada literature Optional, Cooking, Teaching Hobbies
Forenoon session,1st one to go in. Board: Chaubey sir Background: BE (e and c) Optional: Kannada literature Hobbies: Cooking, Teaching Chairman (based on engineering background- e and c branch) Tell me about your education and work experience Tell me about 2G spectrum. How 5G technology is different from 4g.- frequency, speed, and applications. What does… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #102]: Chaubey sir Board, Kannada literature Optional, Cooking, Teaching Hobbies
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | March 25 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 25, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Water conservation is must for preventing another pandemic Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 3 – Natural resources + Pollution and degradation Synopsis: NITI Aayog has expressed concerns over the poor water quality in India. This gives a conducive environment for the… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 25, 2021
“Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned
What is the News? Indian Coast Guard ship ’Vajra’ commissioned formally into service. It is the 6th offshore patrol vessel to enhance coastal security. About ICGS Vajra: Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding Ltd has indigenously designed and built the Indian Coast Guard Ship Vessel “Vajra”. Moreover, ICGS Vajra is the sixth in the series of seven… Continue reading “Indian Coast Guard Ship Vajra” commissioned
Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
What is the news? The Oxfam’s Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, 2020 ranked India at 129 overall out of 158 countries. However, the Minister of Labour and Employment has said that the index lacked clarity. Further, he also mentions that the report did not take into account various initiatives taken by the government.… Continue reading Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
