Source: The post is based on the article “Pulses are dearer- Shortfall in pulse production has spurred inflation. Government must ease restrictions, allow imports” published in “The Indian express” on 9th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. News: Due to lower monsoon rainfall, there’s less planting of pulses… Continue reading Pulses are dearer- Shortfall in pulse production has spurred inflation
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An overhaul, the criminal law Bills, and the big picture
Source– The post is based on the article “An overhaul, the criminal law Bills, and the big picture” published in “The Hindu” on 9th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance- Important bills and acts News– The central government has introduced three Bills in Parliament in August called the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the… Continue reading An overhaul, the criminal law Bills, and the big picture
Continental Shift? Why it’s not quite Asia’s century yet
Source: The post is based on the article “Continental Shift? Why it’s not quite Asia’s century yet” published in The Times of India on 9th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Relevance: About the term Asian century News: During the recent visit to Indonesia for… Continue reading Continental Shift? Why it’s not quite Asia’s century yet
The case for decoupled elections
Source: The post is based on the article “The case for decoupled elections” published in Business Standard on 9th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Polity – Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries Relevance: comparison between the Indian system and the European Union’s News: The article provides a comparative analysis of the Indian system and the… Continue reading The case for decoupled elections
‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition” published in New Indian Express on 9th September 2023 What is the News? On the eve of the G20 leadership summit, the Ministry of Culture has launched a ‘Bharat: The Mother of Democracy’ Portal. What is ‘Bharat: The… Continue reading ‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition
Why the RBI has proposed setting-up a Self Regulatory Organisation for fintechs
Source: The post is based on the article “Why the RBI has proposed setting-up a Self Regulatory Organisation for fintechs” published in Indian Express on 8th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs)?3 What is the need for an SRO?4 What are the functions of SRO?5 What are the advantages… Continue reading Why the RBI has proposed setting-up a Self Regulatory Organisation for fintechs
Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking from September 8, 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking from September 8, 2023” published in PIB on 9th September 2023 What is the News? The third phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts (Third Amendment) Order, 2023 comes into force from September 8,… Continue reading Centre notifies third phase of mandatory hallmarking from September 8, 2023
Trai’s latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal
Source: The post is based on the article “Trai’s latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal” published in Business Standard on 9th September 2023 What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released its recommendations on issues related to FM radio broadcasting including private FM Radio operators. What are… Continue reading Trai’s latest recommendations likely to help FM radio find lost signal
Joint Statement from India and the United States
Source: The post is based on the article “Joint Statement from India and the United States” published in PIB on 8th September 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister of India and US President held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of G20. What are the key takeaways from the India and US President… Continue reading Joint Statement from India and the United States
Thali economics: How food inflation is pinching vegetarian households more, why September promises some respite
Source: The post is based on the article “Thali economics: How food inflation is pinching vegetarian households more, why September promises some respite” published in Indian Express on 9th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a thali meal and how are its costs calculated?3 What led to the rise in prices of… Continue reading Thali economics: How food inflation is pinching vegetarian households more, why September promises some respite
