Source– The post is based on the article “Credit for India-US bonhomie goes to Xi Jinping” published in “The Indian Express” and the article “Soft or hard power?” published in “Business Standard” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and US bilateral relationship News- The article explains the importance of… Continue reading The uproar over the new COP28 President
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Ban pan-masala promotions
Source: The post is based on an article “Ban pan-masala promotions” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Health Relevance: concerns with the consumption of pan masala. News: The ban on chewing tobacco (gutka) has not served the purpose because people have now shifted towards consuming pan masala, which is also harmful… Continue reading Ban pan-masala promotions
An ode to start-ups in defence
Source: The post is based on an article “An ode to start-ups in defence – Policy initiatives like Idex have put the defence industry on the path to self-reliance” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology Relevance: Atmanirbharta in defence News: The Indian defence industry is growing. India, from being the world’s largest… Continue reading An ode to start-ups in defence
A tech-tonic shift – on India-USA relations
Source– The post is based on the article “A tech-tonic shift” published in Business Standard on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International Relations Relevance: Indo-USA relations News- The article emphasis the India-USA relationship Contents1 What is the news all about?2 What are India’s technological engagements with other countries?3 What is the position of India USA… Continue reading A tech-tonic shift – on India-USA relations
PM Modi’s US visit: Inbound FDI rises, so does Indian investment in US
Source: The post is based on the article “PM Modi’s US visit: Inbound FDI rises, so does Indian investment in US” published in Business Standard on 21st June 2023 What is the News? Closer economic ties are on the agenda as the Indian Prime Minister makes his first State visit to the US. In this… Continue reading PM Modi’s US visit: Inbound FDI rises, so does Indian investment in US
Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds
Source: The post is based on the article “Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About the need for GM cotton crops. News: For the past several years, India’s cotton production has been stagnating at 34-36 million bales (one bale is… Continue reading Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds
A national innovation system for pharma
Source: The post is based on the article “A national innovation system for pharma” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About making the Indian pharmaceutical industry a world leader in innovation. News: Recently a closed-door roundtable on innovation in the pharmaceutical industry was jointly hosted… Continue reading A national innovation system for pharma
Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained
Source: The post is based on the article “Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained” published in the Business Standard on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Relevance: About bringing urea under NBS. News: Recently, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has… Continue reading Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained
India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects
Source: The post is based on the article “India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects” published in Business Standard on 20th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is LEED Certification?3 What is LEED Zero?4 What did the U S Green Building Council (USGBC) say about India’s progress in LEED… Continue reading India tops globally in LEED Zero certifications of green building projects
Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness
Source: The post is based on the article “Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness” published in Business Standard on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Renewable Energy Relevance: About NCT’s transmission project and challenges associated with it. News: The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recently approved six transmission… Continue reading Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness
