Source: The post is based on the article “Freebies: A zero-sumgame” published in “Business standard” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies News: The article discusses the negative impacts of government subsidies and policies on farmers in India, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It highlights… Continue reading Freebies: A zero-sumgame
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The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s
Source: The post is based on the article “The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s, the current generation can no longer take global peace and lifelong economic progress for granted” published in “Business standard” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- growth and development News: The article discusses significant global progress… Continue reading The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s
Russia’s loss can be India’s gain in clinical trial shift
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia’s loss can be India’s gain in clinical trial shift” published in “Business standard” on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The article discusses how geopolitical issues in Russia and Ukraine are halting clinical… Continue reading Russia’s loss can be India’s gain in clinical trial shift
Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism
Source: The post is based on the article “Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism” published in “Business standard” on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The article discusses India’s new Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). This scheme… Continue reading Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism
Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses
Source: The post is based on the article “Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses” published in “Business standard” on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Ecology and environment & disaster management News: The article discusses the dangers and issues associated with big dams in India, particularly in the Himalayas. It connects recent flooding… Continue reading Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses
Why there are so few women in banking
Source: The post is based on the article “Why there are so few women in banking” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues associated with Women Contents1 Relevance: Issues with women’s representation in banking sector in India2 What are some of the facts related to women representation?3 How have women… Continue reading Why there are so few women in banking
Beyond the bond market’s message
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond the bond market’s message” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Economic challenges for India arising from shifts in the US economy. News: The article discusses ongoing developments in the US economy and their potential… Continue reading Beyond the bond market’s message
Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards
Source: The post is based on the article “Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards” published in “Business standard” on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Human Resources. News: The article discusses India’s impressive performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games, highlighting… Continue reading Hangzhou happiness- Indian sportspeople are measuring up to world standards
How China grabbed pole
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘How China grabbed pole’, published in Business Standard on 7th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Economy, Changes in Industrial Policies News: China has made many strategic moves to dominate crucial sectors, like renewable energy. China capitalized on the global shift towards renewable energy… Continue reading How China grabbed pole
Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust
Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust” published in “Business Standard” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government of India has initiated work on the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India(FAME-III). It is planning to incorporate… Continue reading Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust
