Source: The post is based on an article “No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies” published in Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Issues associated with ranking of India in V-Dem Report. News: Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) releases Democracy… Continue reading No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies
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Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
Source: The post is based on an article “Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered” published in Business Standard on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Concerns associated with developmental project on the Great Nicobar Island. News: The government has recently given the clearance for the development of a project on the Great… Continue reading Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
Philanthropy by India’s super rich falls by a third in FY22, says report
Source: The post is based on the article “Philanthropy by India’s super rich falls by a third in FY22, says report” published in Business Standard on 2nd March 2023. What is the News? Dasra and Bain & Co have released the India Philanthropy Report 2023. What are the key findings of the report? Philanthropic contributions… Continue reading Philanthropy by India’s super rich falls by a third in FY22, says report
A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Employment and participation
Source– The post is based on the article “Employment and participation” published in the Business Standard on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Facts and statistics about employment level in India News- The National Sample Survey Office has released its annual summary of the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The report covers… Continue reading Employment and participation
In defence of financial globalisation
Source: The post is based on the article “In defence of financial globalisation” published in Business Standard on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Globalization Relevance: issues associated with financial globalization News: The article discusses the reasons why some countries fear financial globalization and what measures are needed to overcome the fear. Contents1 Why some countries… Continue reading In defence of financial globalisation
The council and caste – Caste discrimination becomes a political battle in the US
Source: The post is based on an article “The council and caste – Caste discrimination becomes a political battle in the US” published in Business Standard on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed & Developing Countries on India’s Interests. Relevance: protecting caste in the US News: Seattle has become… Continue reading The council and caste – Caste discrimination becomes a political battle in the US
Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
Source: The post is based on the article “Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat” published in Business Standard on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About wheat production and food inflation. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD)… Continue reading Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
Disclosure gains – SEBI’s Proposal on listing
Source: This post is based on the article “Disclosure gains”, published in Business Standard on 24th Feb, 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, India Economy – Financial Market News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed to tweak disclosure norms to improve transparency and streamline processes. Amendments are connected to various aspects… Continue reading Disclosure gains – SEBI’s Proposal on listing
UPI: Local & global
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI: Local & global” published in Business Standard on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About e-rupee and UPI. News: Recently, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was linked to Singapore’s version PayNow. About the linking of India’s… Continue reading UPI: Local & global
