Source: This post on regulatory environment of India has been created based on the article “When the regulated become the regulator” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity — Statutory, regulatory, and various quasi-judicial bodies. News: This article discusses the issues with the regulatory environment of India.… Continue reading On regulatory environment of India – When the regulated become the regulator
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Behind the Global South-The geopolitical phrase of 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Behind the Global South-The geopolitical phrase of 2023 – but what does it actually mean?” published in Business standard on 23rd October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: The article discusses India’s aspirations to… Continue reading Behind the Global South-The geopolitical phrase of 2023
Trade potential — India should reconsider its RCEP decision
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Trade potential — India should reconsider its RCEP decision” published in Business Standard on 23rd October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the need for… Continue reading Trade potential — India should reconsider its RCEP decision
The evolving process of RE
Source: The post is based on the article “’The evolving process of RE” published in Business standard on 21st October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (Energy) News: The article discusses the growing interest in renewable energy due to fossil fuel supply concerns. Solar power is becoming cheaper, making it more popular. However, challenges like technology… Continue reading The evolving process of RE
No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India
Source: The post is based on the article “No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India” published in “Business Standard” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? Canada has accused India of violating the Vienna Convention after India had asked for a reduction in the number of Canadian diplomats posted in India. What is the… Continue reading No violation of Vienna Convention rules: India
Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Source: The post is based on the article “’Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom” published in “Business standard” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (telecommunication) News: The Supreme Court ruled that telecom companies’ licence fees after July 1999 are capital expenses, not revenue expenses. What is the recent Supreme Court… Continue reading Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Tackling urban poverty
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
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
