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SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour
Source: The post is based on the article “SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour” published in Indian Express on 12th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?3 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?4 What was the Central and State… Continue reading SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favour
Global investors need Indian tax carrots and not uncertainty sticks
Source: The post is based on the article “Global investors need Indian tax carrots and not uncertainty sticks” published in Mint on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: About global minimum tax rate News: Multinational companies often try to minimize their tax burden by incorporating themselves in tax havens. The article explains the steps… Continue reading Global investors need Indian tax carrots and not uncertainty sticks
SC directions to benefit electricity consumers
Source: The post is based on the article “SC directions to benefit electricity consumers” published in Business Standard on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: concerns with discoms News: Discoms suffer loss and are mostly involved in litigations. Despite various compliance requirements, discoms continue to be a drag on the economy. SC has recently… Continue reading SC directions to benefit electricity consumers
Anatomy of a bank failure
Source– The post is based on the article “Anatomy of a bank failure” published in the “Business Standard” on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to banking sector News– Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and its holding company, Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group (SVBFG), failed last March. This resulted in the failure of… Continue reading Anatomy of a bank failure
El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters
Source– The post is based on the article “El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters” published in the “mint” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography. GS3- Environment News– The latest spike in ocean temperature matters is a cause of concern. What are the impacts of rising ocean temperatures? Huge energy stored–… Continue reading El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters
The problem with India’s multi-alignment stand
Source– The post is based on the article “The problem with India’s multi-alignment stand” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Ukraine issues and India stand News– China’s recent mediation efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis have once again spotlighted India’s approach to conflict resolution. Contents1 What has been… Continue reading The problem with India’s multi-alignment stand
Marriage for all, even if for a few
Source– The post is based on the article “Marriage for all, even if for a few” published in “The Hindu” on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Polity Relevance– Marriage rights for vulnerable communities News – The Supreme Court began hearing the case for marriage equality within the ambit of the Special Marriage… Continue reading Marriage for all, even if for a few
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #303 : Manoj Soni Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Table Tennis, Jogging Hobby
Date of Interview: 26 April 2023} Board: Manoj Soni Sir Optional: PSIR Home State: Bharatpur, Rajasthan Deputy Collector, NIT Jalandhar, Punjab. Background: INDUSTRIAL and Production Engineering Hobbies: Table Tennis, Mentoring and Guiding Students, Jogging Time period of interview – 28-29 minutes I was first person in 2nd half of the day . All were male members.… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #303 : Manoj Soni Board, PSIR Optional, Rajasthan Home State, Table Tennis, Jogging Hobby
MyGov collaborates with IHM Pusa to launch ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt’
Source: The post is based on the article “MyGov collaborates with IHM Pusa to launch ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt” published in PIB on 12th May 2023 What is the News? MyGov in collaboration with the Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa will launch – YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt What is YUVA PRATIBHA… Continue reading MyGov collaborates with IHM Pusa to launch ‘YUVA PRATIBHA – Culinary Talent Hunt’
