Source: The post is based on the article “Unfair taxation in the name of climate action” published in Business Standard on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate Change Relevance: concerns associated with levying emission related taxes News: Rich countries have proposed global tax and tariff to mobilize finance for climate change. These taxes… Continue reading Unfair taxation in the name of climate action
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Protect rural incomes to tackle the current food security threat
Source: The post is based on the article “Protect rural incomes to tackle the current food security threat” published in Live Mint on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture – Issues of Buffer Stocks & Food Security Relevance: concerns with rising food inflation News: Recently, the National Statistical Office has released the retail inflation data. Contents1… Continue reading Protect rural incomes to tackle the current food security threat
An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense
Source: The post is based on the article “An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense” published in “The Hindu” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to functioning of Judiciary – Supreme Court News: The Allahabad High Court recently declined the plea of an inter-faith couple living together, who sought protection from… Continue reading An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense
Scientists need the oxygen of free speech
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists need the oxygen of free speech” published in “The Hindu” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Society, GS 2- Fundamental rights & GS 3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: Last week, over 500 scientists and academics… Continue reading Scientists need the oxygen of free speech
Express View on Chandrayaan-3: To moon, with love
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Chandrayaan-3: To moon, with love” published in “India Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Awareness in the field of space News: India is preparing for its second moon landing mission, Chandrayaan-3. This mission comes after the first attempt with Chandrayaan-2 in 2019,… Continue reading Express View on Chandrayaan-3: To moon, with love
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 14th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – July 14th, 2023
G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters
Source: The post is based on the article “G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters” published in “India Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Society & GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. News: The article raises concerns about the… Continue reading G N Devy writes: On Uniform Civil Code, intent matters
Why India-France ties are strong, what’s the significance of PM Modi’s visit
Source– The post is based on the article “Why India-France ties are strong, what’s the significance of PM Modi’s visit” published in the “The Indian Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance: India and France bilateral relationship News- PM Modi is on a visit to France. Why is the partnership… Continue reading Why India-France ties are strong, what’s the significance of PM Modi’s visit
Data protection Bill: Hiding behind consent
Source– The post is based on the article “Data protection Bill: Hiding behind consent” published in “The Indian Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- e-governance. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to regulation of data News-. The Union Cabinet recently approved the draft Data Protection Bill. What are the issues with the… Continue reading Data protection Bill: Hiding behind consent
Waiting For Another Gamble – on taxing gambling industry
Source- The post is based on the article “Waiting For Another Gamble” published in “The Times of India” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Mobilisation of Resources Relevance- Taxation issues related to gaming industry News- The government has proposed a tax rate of 28% on gaming industry. What is the policy approach… Continue reading Waiting For Another Gamble – on taxing gambling industry
