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
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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
Electricity: Getting the timing right
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
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
