Source: This post has been created based on the article “Tackling urban poverty” published in Business Standard on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to employment. GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the recent findings… Continue reading Tackling urban poverty
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A glimmer of hope for radio
Source: The post is based on the article “A glimmer of hope for radio” published in “Business standard” on 18th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (Communication network) News: The article discusses the decline of radio in India due to heavy licensing fees and digital competition. However, recent recommendations from Trai, including allowing news on… Continue reading A glimmer of hope for radio
A renewed Sri Lankan engagement
Source: The post is based on the article “A renewed Sri Lankan engagement” published in “Business standard” on 18th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- India and its neighbourhood- relations. News: Sri Lanka faced a big economic crisis. India helped a lot, giving money and resources. Many Sri Lankans now feel positive towards India. Tourism… Continue reading A renewed Sri Lankan engagement
A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
Source: The post is based on the article “A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Infrastructure News: The article discusses the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) in India, which will speed up freight transport. Despite benefits, it faced delays, cost overruns, and… Continue reading A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- carbon emission News: The article discusses market-based solutions for reducing carbon emissions, like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade… Continue reading Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
We Should And Can Improve Aadhaar
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘We Should And Can Improve Aadhaar’, published in Business Standard on 16th October 2023. UPSC syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Government policies for various sectors News: The article discusses the critical analysis provided by Moody’s report on Aadhaar. Government has issued many objections against the report.… Continue reading We Should And Can Improve Aadhaar
The puzzles of defence economics
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘The puzzles of defence economics’, published in Business Standard on 16th October 2023. UPSC syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Issues associated with Industrial policies News: The article discusses the impact of recent conflicts, such as the Israeli action in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, on… Continue reading The puzzles of defence economics
The economic mosaic
Source: The post is based on the article “The economic mosaic” published in Business Standard on 14th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Findings of the RBI survey on key economic sector News: The RBI has recently conducted a survey of consumer and business opinions, offering insights beyond just… Continue reading The economic mosaic
Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Will bankers ever learn?” published in Business Standard on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: About proposed changes to Basel-III norms. News: US regulators are proposing some changes to capital requirements under Basel-III norms. Contents1 What are the proposed changes?2… Continue reading Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
16th Finance Commission’s political challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “16th Finance Commission’s political challenge” published in “Business standard” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- constitutional post (finance commission) News: The article discusses challenges in India’s fiscal policy and intergovernmental financial relations. It highlights issues like the central government’s weak fiscal position, political conflicts regarding resource… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission’s political challenge
