A race for the high seas dominion

Source: The post is based on the article “A race for the high seas dominion” published in “Business standard” on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 1- Distribution of key natural resources across the world & GS 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News:  In this article the… Continue reading A race for the high seas dominion

Textiles in a tangle

Source: The post is based on the article “Textiles in a tangle” published in Business standard on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Effects of liberalization on the economy & Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News:  The article discusses the challenges faced by Tamil Nadu’s spinning mills… Continue reading Textiles in a tangle

NRF: A landmark initiative

Source: The post is based on the article “NRF: A landmark initiative” published in Business Standard on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology Relevance: About the National Research Foundation News: The article discusses the National Research Foundation (NRF). Contents1 What is NRF?2 Why was NRF needed?3 What are the challenges with NRF?4 What… Continue reading NRF: A landmark initiative

Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out

Source: The post is based on the article “Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out” published in “Business standard” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Environmental pollution News: In this article the author discusses the overlooked issue of air pollution in rural areas. It highlights its causes and the need for… Continue reading Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out

Cities, climate change and urban flooding

Source: The post is based on the article “Cities, climate change and urban flooding” published in Business standard on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The author discusses the challenges urban areas face due to climate change, such as flooding and infrastructure damage, emphasizing the need for improved urban planning,… Continue reading Cities, climate change and urban flooding

Black Sea Grain Initiative

Source– The post is based on the article “Granny Future” published in “The Times of India” and “Food insecurity returns” published in the “Business Standard” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- INternational relations Relevance: Issues of global importance News- Russia has decided to pull out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Contents1 What are… Continue reading Black Sea Grain Initiative

Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes

Source: The post is based on the article “Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes” published in Business standard on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023, prepared by the NITI Aayog and… Continue reading Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes

Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical

Source: The post is based on the article “Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indigenization of technology (Science and technology) News: In this article author discusses the Indian government’s strategy to stimulate the domestic semiconductor industry, pointing out potential drawbacks… Continue reading Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical

Moving ahead with small modular reactors

Source: The post is based on the article “Moving ahead with small modular reactors” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- infrastructure (Energy) News: In this article author discusses India’s strategic shift towards smaller nuclear plants, specifically Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and highlights the role of the private sector and policy… Continue reading Moving ahead with small modular reactors

Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right

Source: The post is based on the article “Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right” published in Business Standard on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: measures needed to improve train services. News: The recent launch of new Vande Bharat trains has dominated headlines. However, along with these trains, overall services… Continue reading Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right

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