Source: The post is based on the article “Electricity: Getting the timing right” published in “Business standard” on 3rd August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- infrastructure (energy) News: In this article author is discussing a new electricity pricing system in India called Time-of-Day (ToD) tariff. This system changes prices based on demand, encouraging less use during peak… Continue reading Electricity: Getting the timing right
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Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance
Source: The post is based on the article “Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance” published in Business standard on 2nd August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the potential expansion of the BRICS group. China wants more countries… Continue reading Expansion worries: Enlarging Brics will not inevitably restore relevance
In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
Source: The post is based on the article “In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment News: Last week, the Lok Sabha passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, which makes significant changes to… Continue reading In the wilderness: Forest Bill defeats purpose of the law
A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
Source: The post is based on the article “A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill” published in Business standard on 1st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health News: This article discusses the Jan Vishwas Bill passed by Lok Sabha, which amends many provisions,… Continue reading A critical lapse in Jan Vishwas Bill
Incentivising fiscal prudence for states
Source: The post is based on an article “Incentivising fiscal prudence for states” published in Business Standard on 31st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Public Finance Relevance: measures needed to reduce debt of states. News: The article explains the increasing debt of state governments and measures needed to reduce it. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Incentivising fiscal prudence for states
How World Bank group can scale climate finance
Source: The post is based on the article “How World Bank group can scale climate finance” published in Business Standard on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures needed by World Bank in scaling climate finance. News: The World Bank has faced criticism for its insufficient efforts in addressing climate change. However, transforming the… Continue reading How World Bank group can scale climate finance
Turning the tide on brain drain
Source: The post is based on an article “Turning the tide on brain drain” published in Business Standard on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Diaspora Relevance: reasons behind Indian citizens migrating abroad News: The article discusses the causes behind Indians going overseas and the actions required to retain them in India. Contents1 What are… Continue reading Turning the tide on brain drain
House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity
Source: The post is based on the article “House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity” published in Business Standard on 28th July 2023. What is the News? The Standing Committee on Finance has given several recommendations on cybersecurity and other issues. What are the issues highlighted by the Standing Committee on Finance? According to the… Continue reading House panel for DGCA-like authority for cybersecurity
RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
Source: The post is based on the article “RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help” published in “Business standard” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. News: The author argues against a petition to include political parties under the Right to Information… Continue reading RTI in politics: Bringing political parties within the fold of law will not help
An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
Source: The post is based on an article “An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive” published in Business Standard on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies & Intervention Relevance: concerns with ban on rice exports News: Recently, India has decided to ban the export of all types of rice, except… Continue reading An avoidable ban – Restrictions on rice exports can be counterproductive
