Source: This post is created based on the article “Uncertain showers”, Business Standard on 1st June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 – changes to the geophysical phenomenon Context: Despite the near-certainty of an El Niño this year, the IMD maintains its prediction of a ‘normal’ monsoon. Why IMD is predicting a normal rainfall? The… Continue reading Uncertain showers – on weather forecasting capabilities of India
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Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths
Source: The post is based on the article “Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths” published in the Business Standard on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About rare earth permanent magnets. News: Recently, the PM has inaugurated India’s first facility to produce rare earth permanent… Continue reading Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths
Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority
Source: The post is based on the article “Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority” published in the Business Standard on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 3: Energy. Relevance: About E20 target. News: The government said to achieve the level of ethanol blending in petrol to 20% (E20) by 2025, instead of… Continue reading Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority
Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?” Published in The Hindu on 29th May 2023. “Fighting climate change” in Business Standard on 29th Mat 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 -Environmental Degradation and Climate Change Context: The article discusses the importance of the 1.5-degree Celsius target. World… Continue reading Why is the 1.5 degree Celsius target critical?
Better numbers in private projects
Source- The post is based on the article “Better numbers in private projects” published in the “Business Standard” on 29th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance- Investment in the Indian economy News– The article explains the recent trend of investment growth in the Indian economy and its implications for the economy. Contents1… Continue reading Better numbers in private projects
India as ‘developed country’ by 2047: Attainable goal, or chimera?
Source- The post is based on the article “India as ‘developed country’ by 2047: Attainable goal, or chimera?” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Growth and development Relevance- Development prospects of India News– The Narendra Modi government has set before the country the goal of attaining “developed country” status by… Continue reading India as ‘developed country’ by 2047: Attainable goal, or chimera?
Unchecked Kashmir box
Source- The post is based on the article “Unchecked Kashmir box” published in the “Business Standard” on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security News– Recently, the meeting of third Working Group of G20 on Tourism was held in Srinagar. Contents1 What are the major developments during the event?2 What are the developments after… Continue reading Unchecked Kashmir box
Why Tesla makes in China, not in India
Source: This post is created, based on the articles: “Why Tesla makes in China, not in India”, published in Business Standard on 26th May 2023. “Don’t Just Musk Up”, published in The Times of India on 26th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Industrial Policies in India Context: While China’s local Electric Vehicles… Continue reading Why Tesla makes in China, not in India
The UK a tax haven?
Source- The post is based on the article “The UK a tax haven?” published in the “Business Standard” on 25th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations. GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to tax evasion, financial crimes and money laundering at global level News– The article explains the issues of UK providing safe tax haven for… Continue reading The UK a tax haven?
The unsung hero – After five years, it seems GST has begun to show sustained growth even as it has many weaknesses and policy challenges
Source: The post is based on an article “The unsung hero – After five years, it seems GST has begun to show sustained growth even as it has many weaknesses and policy challenges” published in Business Standard on 24th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policy, Growth and Development Relevance: problems with the… Continue reading The unsung hero – After five years, it seems GST has begun to show sustained growth even as it has many weaknesses and policy challenges
