Source– The post is based on the article “Isro’s solar odyssey” published in the “Business Standard” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News– The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the Aditya-L1 mission, dedicated to studying the Sun. It’ll be launched by ISRO’s PSLV rocket from… Continue reading Isro’s solar odyssey
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Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– In his address to the nation on Independence Day this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about India showing the world how to combat climate change. Contents1… Continue reading Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
Source– The post is based on the article “Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting. GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the need for relook at the present system of fiscal federalism. Contents1 Why do emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal… Continue reading Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs
Source– The post is based on the article “G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs” published in the “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – International Relations – Global groupings News– Recently, a two-day G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting took [place in Jaipur. What are important parts of outcome… Continue reading G20 ministers agree to map global value chains, link MSMEs
Express View on Jadavpur University student death: End ragging
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Jadavpur University student death: End ragging” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: An 18-year-old student from Jadavpur University (JU) possibly died due to ragging. His family… Continue reading Express View on Jadavpur University student death: End ragging
Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t
Source: The post is based on the article “Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology. Relevance: concerns with DRDO News: There has been an increasing disparity between the ISRO and the DRDO. DRDO… Continue reading Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t
Fallacy, fantasy, Global South
Source: The post is based on the article “Fallacy, fantasy, Global South” published in Business Standard on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: challenges with the Global South. News: The article explains challenges with the Global South. Contents1 What does the term… Continue reading Fallacy, fantasy, Global South
Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning
Source: The post is based on the article “Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution News: The author discusses the serious issue of lead poisoning in India, affecting many children. Despite global awareness, India’s old paints, water-pipes,… Continue reading Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning
The new discourse of the Global South
Source: The post is based on the article “Ram Madhav writes: The new discourse of the Global South” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the changing definitions of “developed” and “developing” countries. The… Continue reading The new discourse of the Global South
Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science
Source: The post is based on the article “Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article praises C. R. Rao’s vital role in statistics, explaining his innovations, awards, and influence. It mentions his… Continue reading Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science
