Source: The post is based on the article “Educating our security chieftains” published in Business Standard on 6th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related with Education Relevance: concerns with Professional Military Education (PME) in India News: In May 2013, the then Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh, laid the foundation stone of the Indian… Continue reading Educating our security chieftains
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MDB reforms off the block
Source: This post has been created based on the article “MDB reforms off the block”, published in the Business Standard on 5th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Relations – Important International institutions, agencies and fora– their structure, mandate. News: This article discusses the reforms in Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) as… Continue reading MDB reforms off the block
At WTO, growing disregard for trade rules shows world is fragmenting
News: This post is created based on the article ‘At WTO, growing disregard for trade rules shows world is fragmenting’, published in Business Standard on 4th October 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, International Relations and Organisations News: The article discusses the trends of unilateralism and reduced functioning of WTO. Since 2019, the WTO’s dispute… Continue reading At WTO, growing disregard for trade rules shows world is fragmenting
Taming Big Tech
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘Taming Big Tech’ published in Business Standard on 30th Sep, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – Liberalization of Industrial Policies News: Big Tech companies, often referred to as MAMAA (Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Apple), are facing increased scrutiny and legal challenges. Recently, significant cases… Continue reading Taming Big Tech
Unhealthy dynamics – Gender bias in cancer care reflects a larger health care crisis
Source: The post is based on articles “Unhealthy dynamics – Gender bias in cancer care reflects a larger health care crisis” published in Business Standard on 29th September 2023 and “Lancet report on cancer in women is a wake-up call” published in The Indian Express on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues – Issues… Continue reading Unhealthy dynamics – Gender bias in cancer care reflects a larger health care crisis
KEEPING Small Finance Bank (SFBs) AFLOAT
Source– The post is based on the article “KEEPING SFBs AFLOAT” published in “The Business Standard” on 29th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to banking sector News– The article explains the issues related to Small finance banks (SFBs). What are some facts about Small Finance Banks (SFBs)? They are designed to promote… Continue reading KEEPING Small Finance Bank (SFBs) AFLOAT
World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru from Sept 25 to 28
Source: The post is based on the article “World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru from Sept 25 to 28” published in “ Business Standard” on 28th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the World Coffee Conference(WCC)?3 What is the International Coffee Organization(ICO)?4 What is the Coffee Board of India?5 Coffee Production in India:… Continue reading World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru from Sept 25 to 28
Diplomatic standoff – Indo-Canada row may have unintended costs
Source: The post is based on the article “Diplomatic standoff – Indo-Canada row may have unintended costs” published in Business Standard on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Relevance: Issues with India and Canda relations News: Canadian Prime Minister Justin… Continue reading Diplomatic standoff – Indo-Canada row may have unintended costs
Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology
Source: The post is based on the article “Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology” published in Business Standard on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Flaws in India’s GDP calculation method. News: Critics have pointed out flaws in India’s GDP calculation method since the 2011-12 base year revision… Continue reading Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology
Managing flows – Govt’s dependence on foreign funds should be limited
Source: The post is based on the article “Managing flows – Govt’s dependence on foreign funds should be limited” published in Business Standard on 25th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Capital Market Relevance: About JP Morgan’s decision to include Government of India (GoI) bonds. News: JP Morgan’s recent announcement about including Government of… Continue reading Managing flows – Govt’s dependence on foreign funds should be limited
