Source: The post is based on the article “Cities, climate change and urban flooding” published in Business standard on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The author discusses the challenges urban areas face due to climate change, such as flooding and infrastructure damage, emphasizing the need for improved urban planning,… Continue reading Cities, climate change and urban flooding
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Black Sea Grain Initiative
Source– The post is based on the article “Granny Future” published in “The Times of India” and “Food insecurity returns” published in the “Business Standard” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- INternational relations Relevance: Issues of global importance News- Russia has decided to pull out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Contents1 What are… Continue reading Black Sea Grain Initiative
Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Source: The post is based on the article “Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes” published in Business standard on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023, prepared by the NITI Aayog and… Continue reading Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical
Source: The post is based on the article “Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indigenization of technology (Science and technology) News: In this article author discusses the Indian government’s strategy to stimulate the domestic semiconductor industry, pointing out potential drawbacks… Continue reading Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical
Moving ahead with small modular reactors
Source: The post is based on the article “Moving ahead with small modular reactors” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- infrastructure (Energy) News: In this article author discusses India’s strategic shift towards smaller nuclear plants, specifically Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and highlights the role of the private sector and policy… Continue reading Moving ahead with small modular reactors
Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right
Source: The post is based on the article “Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right” published in Business Standard on 17th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: measures needed to improve train services. News: The recent launch of new Vande Bharat trains has dominated headlines. However, along with these trains, overall services… Continue reading Speed and strategy – Indian Railways must get its priorities right
Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?
Source: The post is based on the article “Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?” published in Business Standard on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Industrial Policy Relevance: concerns associated with protectionist measures adopted by countries against China. News: India implemented economic reforms in 1991.… Continue reading Back to the new-old: West wind, East wind, or the warnings of a storm?
Accelerating India’s energy transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Accelerating India’s energy transition” published in Business standard on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure (Energy) News: In this article, the author discusses India’s heavy reliance on imported energy, its need for energy security, and how diversifying energy sources like increasing natural gas usage can… Continue reading Accelerating India’s energy transition
A water crisis In slow motion
Source: The post is based on the article “A water crisis In slow motion” published in “ Business standard” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster management News: In this article, the author discusses the growing problem of urban water management in India, highlighting issues like rapid urbanization, deteriorating infrastructure, and loss of… Continue reading A water crisis In slow motion
Discoms still an area of darkness
Source: The post is based on the article “ Discoms still an area of darkness ” published in “ Business standard” on 15th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure ( Energy) News: The revenues of electricity distribution companies (Discoms) in India have declined over a 12-year period, from 75% of total revenues in FY10… Continue reading Discoms still an area of darkness
