Source: The post is based on the article “Systemic failure – Instability in prices of perishables must be addressed” published in the Business Standard on 15th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About the price crash of onions and potatoes. News: Despite the increasing… Continue reading Systemic failure – Instability in prices of perishables must be addressed
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Why local banks are insulated from SVB ripples
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Why local banks are insulated from SVB ripples” published in the Livemint on 14th March 2023. “Bailout or not? – Ad hoc steps to stop banking contagion may have implications” published in the Business Standard on 14th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the… Continue reading Why local banks are insulated from SVB ripples
India-US economic partnership needs more energy
Source: The post is based on thearticle “India-US economic partnership needs more energy” published in Business Standard on 13thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 –International Relations Relevance: India-US bilateral relations News:India-US Commercial Dialogue was held recently in which Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met his US counterpart. The discussions were held on various issues. What were discussions made… Continue reading India-US economic partnership needs more energy
Let’s talk about crime – on Cyber Crimes
Source: The post is based on the article “Let’s talk about crime” published in Business Standard on 11th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Cyber Security Relevance: Cyber-crimes and measures to prevent them News: The article discusses the increasing cyber-crimes and measures to deal with it. How do cyber-crimes possess threats to people? The incident of cybercrimes… Continue reading Let’s talk about crime – on Cyber Crimes
About improving financial inclusion: Breaking barriers, building inclusion
Source: The post is based on the article “Breaking barriers, building inclusion” published in the Business Standard on 10th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Relevance: About improving financial inclusion. News: According to the latest Findex Report by the World Bank, around one-third of adults still lack access… Continue reading About improving financial inclusion: Breaking barriers, building inclusion
Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS” published in Business Standard on 7th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hallmarking?3 About Hallmarking Scheme for Jewellery4 What is Hallmark Unique Identification(HUID)?5 How does the Consumer benefit from HUID?6 What happens if the hallmarked… Continue reading Centre planning hallmarking of gold bullion mandatory, says BIS
A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending
Source: The post is based on the article “A sugar rush for emissions”published in Business Standardon 6thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 –Environment Relevance: concerns associated with ethanol production News: All cars in showrooms have to be E20 compliant from April this year. This means that cars should be able to run with 20 percent ethanol blended petrol.… Continue reading A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending
The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora
Source– The post is based on the article “The roots of global success” published in the Business Standard on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of human resources Context – Indians have a remarkable presence in the leadership of global organisations: IBM, Google, Microsoft, and now the World Bank. Contents1… Continue reading The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora
Which is the cheetah?
Source: The post is based on an article “Which is the cheetah?” published in Business Standard on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: India’s economic growth and associated concerns News: The article compares the economy of India and China and it also provides highlights towards India’s projected economy. How has the Indian economy… Continue reading Which is the cheetah?
New thermal plants: A reality check
Source: The post is based on an article “New thermal plants: A reality check” published in Business Standard on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: concerns associated with recommendation of the draft National Electricity Plan. News: Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has been given the task to frame the National Electricity Plan (NEP). The draft… Continue reading New thermal plants: A reality check
