Source– The post is based on the article “Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Regional groupings and agreements affecting India interest Relevance – India and Africa relationship in context of its increasing importance in global affairs News– The article explains… Continue reading Focus on Africa, the heart of the Global South
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Centre appoints MeitY as the nodal ministry for gaming, to set rules soon
Why in the news? As per a gazette notification, 1) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) would be the nodal ministry for matters relating to online gaming with monetary risks. 2) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has been tasked with regulating e-sports (video games not involving money) as part of multiple sports… Continue reading Centre appoints MeitY as the nodal ministry for gaming, to set rules soon
Australia FTA: Wine industry gears up for foreign market’s entry in India
Why in the news? India signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Australia this year. Now there is a possibility of entry of established Australian and European winemakers into the country. What does the agreement says about wine? This is the first time that India has agreed to liberalise wine under a trade pact. However,… Continue reading Australia FTA: Wine industry gears up for foreign market’s entry in India
A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight
Source– The post is based on the article “A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Indian diaspora and vulnerable sections of population Relevance– Issues related to emigration News– The article explains the status of immigration across the world. It also explains the challenges faced… Continue reading A retelling of the Indian migrant worker’s plight
No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Source: The post is based on the article “No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: decision of government on NFSA News: The government has decided to allow free… Continue reading No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality
Source: The post is based on an article “So Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality” published in The Times of India on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns with increasing medical colleges and doctors News: India has increased… Continue reading Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality
Input cost pressure – on increasing milk prices
Source: This post is created based on the article “Input cost pressure” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Industries and industrial policies News: The dairy sector in the National Capital Region of Delhi is experiencing difficulties due to a short supply and high cost of cattle feed and… Continue reading Input cost pressure – on increasing milk prices
Equipping IAS officers to deal with the manufacturing sector
Source: This post is created based on the article “Equipping IAS officers to deal with the manufacturing sector” published in Indian Express on 28th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance News: There has been policy related issues that are blocking rapid growth of the manufacturing sector. To become an attractive destination for… Continue reading Equipping IAS officers to deal with the manufacturing sector
What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?
Source: This post is created based on the article “What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?” published in The Hindu on 28th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance – Transparency and accountability News: CAG has flagged issues in the NRC exercise carried out in Assam. What are issues highlighted by… Continue reading What is the CAG audit report on Assam’s NRC?
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways
Source: The post is based on the article “Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways” published in the PIB on 28th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Railways has formulated a new policy for the modernization of stations named Amrit Bharat Station scheme. About “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme The scheme envisages the… Continue reading Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for Indian Railways
