Source: This post on Space Docking Experiment has been created based on the article “2 satellites part of space docking experiment handed over to Isro” published in Business standards on 24th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies (ATL) handed over two 400-kg class satellites to ISRO. These satellites are part of ISRO’s upcoming… Continue reading Space Docking Experiment
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Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Source: This post on Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary has been created based on the article “Wildlife Board approves 5 roads in Ladakh, including Daulat Beg Oldie route” published in Business Standard on 19th October 2024. Why in news? The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) recently approved five significant road stretches, including four… Continue reading Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary
Mechazilla and its application
Source: This post on Mechazilla and its application has been created based on the article “What is ‘Mechazilla’? The giant arms that caught the massive Starship rocket midair” published in Business Times on 17th October 2024. Why in news? SpaceX has reached a significant milestone in space exploration by landing its Starship rocket using an innovative… Continue reading Mechazilla and its application
Concerns about the Indian economy amid global uncertainties
Source: The post concerns about the Indian economy amid global uncertainties has been created, based on the article “Two big risks and two challenges for India” published in “Business Standards” on 11th October is 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Economy-growth and development Context: The article discusses concerns about the Indian economy amid… Continue reading Concerns about the Indian economy amid global uncertainties
Unified Genomic Chip
Source: This post on Unified Genomic Chip has been created based on the article “PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’. About ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ 1. About: The Unified… Continue reading Unified Genomic Chip
State of R&D Spending in India
Source: The post State of R&D Spending in India has been created, based on the article “R&D: Why the private sector falls behind” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Science and Technology Context: The article discusses India’s need for more research and development (R&D) spending. It highlights that India’s… Continue reading State of R&D Spending in India
Bangladesh’s Development Model
Source-This post on Bangladesh’s Development Model has been created based on the article “What microfinance can teach economists” published in “Business Standard” on 31 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- the Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Context– Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Prize-winning microfinance expert, recently called economics… Continue reading Bangladesh’s Development Model
Need to raise India’s tax-to-GDP ratio
Source: The post there is a need to raise India’s tax-to-GDP ratio has been created, based on the article “Tax reform dilemmas” published in “Business Standard” on 30th August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Economy- mobilization of resources Context: The article discusses the need to raise India’s tax-to-GDP ratio for economic growth. It… Continue reading Need to raise India’s tax-to-GDP ratio
India’s Inflation Targeting Framework
Source-This post on India’s Inflation Targeting Framework has been created based on the article “Inflation targeting: Defending the status quo” published in “Business Standard” on 29 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context– In September 2016, India set a 4% inflation target… Continue reading India’s Inflation Targeting Framework
Reimagining Vocational Education in India
Source– This post on Reimagining Vocational Education in India has been created based on the article “Raising the bar on skilling” published in “Business Standard” on 28 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education Context- The article highlights a major gap between young Indians… Continue reading Reimagining Vocational Education in India
