Source: The post is based on the article “Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) norms. News: The introduction of the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) norms is… Continue reading Crash test for BNCAP – Enforcement & education are the key
Tag: business standard
Rising climate risks
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising climate risks” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate change Relevance: About increasing climate risks. News: The article explains the current situation of climate change and measures required to address it. Contents1 What are some of the consequences resulting from… Continue reading Rising climate risks
A question of trusts – regulations of NGOs
Source: The post is based on the article “A question of trusts” published in Business Standard on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Development processes and the development industry —the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. News: The government has tightened regulations for the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Contents1… Continue reading A question of trusts – regulations of NGOs
Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built
Source: The post is based on the article “Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built” published in Business Standard on 26th August 2023 What is the News? The Chinese navy is reportedly testing the planet’s most powerful Coil Gun. What is a Coil Gun? Coil guns are also known as Gauss… Continue reading Chinese navy is testing the most powerful coil gun ever built
Perspectives on industrial policy
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
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
