News: UN Secretary General paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights. About UNDOF It was established in 1974 by the United Nations Security Council following the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
Debate over the Wealth Tax in India
Source: This post on Debate over the wealth tax in India has been based on article “Should the wealth tax be reinstated in India?” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus topics: GS Paper 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Context: The… Continue reading Debate over the Wealth Tax in India
Assisted Dying: Should It Be Legalized?
Source: This post on Assisted Dying: Should It Be Legalized? has been created based on “Should assisted dying be legalised?” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS Syllabus 2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Context: The article examines the legal and ethical… Continue reading Assisted Dying: Should It Be Legalized?
Tapping into Kazakhstan’s Rare Earths Potential
Source: This post on Tapping into Kazakhstan’s Rare Earths Potential has been created based on article “Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus topics: GS Paper 1- Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world Context: The article delves into the growing importance of… Continue reading Tapping into Kazakhstan’s Rare Earths Potential
Reducing stress among bureaucrats for better governance
Source: The post Reducing stress among bureaucrats for better governance has been created, based on the article “Spare a thought for over-stressed Indian bureaucrats” published in “Live mint” on 27th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Governance-Important aspects of governance Context: The article emphasizes reducing stress among bureaucrats. It highlights the need for self-care,… Continue reading Reducing stress among bureaucrats for better governance
Criticisms of the KBLP
Source: The post criticisms of the KBLP has been created, based on the article “What is the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project? Why is it controversial?” published in “Indian Express” on 27th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Infrastructures Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Daudhan Dam, a key part… Continue reading Criticisms of the KBLP
Critiquing Thomas Piketty’s Views on India’s Economy
Source: The post Critiquing Thomas Piketty’s Views on India’s Economy has been created, based on the article “Dis/Agree: Piketty is wrong, India is not that unequal” published in “Indian Express” on 27th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context: The… Continue reading Critiquing Thomas Piketty’s Views on India’s Economy
Fair Taxes for Reducing Inequality in India
Source: The post Fair Taxes for Reducing Inequality in India has been created, based on the article “Dis/Agree: Taxing the rich more will reduce inequality” published in “Indian Express” on 27th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources, growth, development and employment. Context: The article… Continue reading Fair Taxes for Reducing Inequality in India
Potential of rupee-backed stablecoins in India
Source: The post potential of rupee-backed stablecoins in India has been created, based on the article “Let rupee-backed stablecoins complement RBI’s CBDC” published in “Indian Express” on 27th December 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy Context: The article discusses the potential of rupee-backed stablecoins in India. These stablecoins combine cryptocurrency benefits with rupee stability.… Continue reading Potential of rupee-backed stablecoins in India
Reforming Crowd Management in India
Source: This post on Reforming Crowd Management in India has been created based on article “An avoidable tragedy” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus topic: GS 2- Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation Context: The article addresses the persistent… Continue reading Reforming Crowd Management in India
