Source: The post is based on an article “Turning the tide on brain drain” published in Business Standard on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Diaspora Relevance: reasons behind Indian citizens migrating abroad News: The article discusses the causes behind Indians going overseas and the actions required to retain them in India. Contents1 What are… Continue reading Turning the tide on brain drain
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House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity” published in Business Standard on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Standing Committee on Finance has given several recommendations on cybersecurity and other issues. What are the issues highlighted by the Standing Committee on Finance? According to the… Continue reading House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity
RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
Source: The post is based on the article “RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help” published in “Business standard” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: The author argues against a petition to include political parties under the Right to Information… Continue reading RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
Source: The post is based on an article “An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive” published in Business Standard on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with ban on rice exports News: Recently, India has decided to ban the export of all types of rice, except… Continue reading An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
FTAs: Learning from peers
Source– The post is based on the article “FTAs: Learning from peers” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to external trade News- The article compares the India approach to FTAs with other emerging economies. What are the impacts of tariff liberalisation? In the early stages of… Continue reading FTAs: Learning from peers
More capex for states
Source: The post is based on the article “More capex for states: Higher Central funds for states’ capital outlay are welcome, but these should lead to additionality” published in Business standard on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy – resource mobilization News: In this article author discusses how India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has… Continue reading More capex for states
FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
Source: The post is based on the article “FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has the FCI stopped the supply of rice for ethanol production?3 What will be the impact of this ban?4 What is Ethanol… Continue reading FCI stops rice supply for ethanol production amid concerns over crop
Chasing Cheetah – on cheetah reintroduction
Source: The post is based on the article “Chasing Cheetah” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with cheetah’s introduction in Kuno National Park News: The deaths of five adult cheetahs and three cubs in Kuno National Park, have raised concerns about the PM’s project to introduce cheetahs… Continue reading Chasing Cheetah – on cheetah reintroduction
Many Indian firms need more leverage
Source: The post is based on an article “Many Indian firms need more leverage” published in Business Standard on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns associated with low debt scenario in India. News: There has been a decrease in borrowing by India firms. This presents concerns for the Indian… Continue reading Many Indian firms need more leverage
Missing the real achievements
Source: The post is based on the article “Missing the real achievements” published in Business Standard on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s economic scenario and challenges with it News: The article explains India’s macroeconomic achievements and challenges associated with it. What are the macroeconomic achievements made… Continue reading Missing the real achievements
