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
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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 Relevance: Issues with women’s representation in banking sector in India News: The article discusses the current state of women’s representation in India, with a… 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
Educating our security chieftains
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
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
