Concentration concerns – Sebi’s proposal will make FPIs more transparent

Source: The post is based on the article “Concentration concerns – Sebi’s proposal will make FPIs more transparent” published in Business Standard on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Capital Markets Relevance: About new additional disclosure requirements for FPIs. News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has published a consultation paper… Continue reading Concentration concerns – Sebi’s proposal will make FPIs more transparent

Coordinating in the battlefield

Source– The post is based on the article “Coordinating in the battlefield” published in the “Business Standard” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Internal Security News– Speaking at an annual gathering of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi last week, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asked defence forces to innovate in futuristic… Continue reading Coordinating in the battlefield

India sourcing: From hurdle to ambition

Source: This post is created based on the article “India sourcing: From hurdle to ambition”, Business Standard on 1st June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Changes to industrial policies Context: global brands are now finding it lucrative to produce in India. The article focusses on the factors that are contributing to this success.… Continue reading India sourcing: From hurdle to ambition

Making India’s National Security 21st Century Compatible

Source: This post is created based on the article “Making India’s National Security 21st Century Compatible”, Business Standard on 1st June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Internal Security Context: The article discusses the need for reform in India’s national security structures National security structures worldwide, including India, are typically hierarchical, resistant to change,… Continue reading Making India’s National Security 21st Century Compatible

Uncertain showers – on weather forecasting capabilities of India

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

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?

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