Source: The post is based on the article “Perspectives on industrial policy” published in “Business Standard” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: In this article, author discusses India’s protectionist policies in manufacturing and electronics, contrasting them with targeted… Continue reading Perspectives on industrial policy
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Researchers unveil ‘demon particle’ that can lead to making superconductors
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers unveil ‘demon particle’ that can lead to making superconductors” published in Business Standard on 16th August 2023. What is the News? Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered a Demon Particle that could lead to the making of superconductors that can operate at room temperature.… Continue reading Researchers unveil ‘demon particle’ that can lead to making superconductors
How sweet is India’s spot? – on economic policies of India
Source: The post is based on the article “How sweet is India’s spot? – The economy has a lot going for it, but a closer examination suggests some urgent policy priorities” published in “Business standard” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy News: In this article, the author discusses India’s strong economic… Continue reading How sweet is India’s spot? – on economic policies of India
The green tinge of local manufacturing
Source: The post is based on the article “The green tinge of local manufacturing” published in “Business standard” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment (Global warming) & GS3- Effects of liberalisation on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: The author discusses global efforts to localize manufacturing to… Continue reading The green tinge of local manufacturing
Talking peace in Jeddah: India offers a new perspective
Source: The post is based on the article “Talking peace in Jeddah: India offers a new perspective” published in “Business Standard” on 9th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: In this article author discusses a peace summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where countries… Continue reading Talking peace in Jeddah: India offers a new perspective
How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports
Source: The post is based on the article “How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports” published in Business Standard on 9th August 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has recently imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers. The new regulations mandate Companies to… Continue reading How a WTO provision became a tool for nations to curb imports
Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one
Source: The post is based on the article “Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one” published in Business Standard on 8th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. News: Recently, the Press and Registration of… Continue reading Expanding powers – The registration Bill is as draconian as the old one
Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
Source: The post is based on the article “Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector” published in Business Standard on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: concerns with state regulating oil prices News: Previously, the… Continue reading Opaque subsidies – Govt control returns to the oil sector
Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation
Source: The post is based on the article “Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation” published in Business Standard on 7th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Employment Relevance: benefits of gig work News: Gig works are often seen as insecure kind of job in India. However, given the number of… Continue reading Why gig work matters – Its rise can help improve labour force participation
House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls” published in Business Standard on 5th August 2023. What is the news? The parliamentary panel has proposed lowering the minimum age for participating in national elections, especially Assembly elections, from 25 to 18 years. Why has the committee come up with such a… Continue reading House panel proposes reducing minimum age to contest polls
