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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Source: This post is created based on the article “Rooftop solar for poverty alleviation”, published in Business Standard on 22nd Feb. GS Paper 2 – New and renewable Energy Context: A detailed paper prepared by Infravision Foundation highlights the potential of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaics (RTPV) as the income generating source for lower income level segment.… Continue reading Rooftop Solar Photovoltaics (RTPV) for poverty alleviation

Source: The post is based on the article “Budget and the growth process” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Budgeting Relevance: issues with the Budget 2023-24 News: The article discusses the shortcomings of Budget 2023-24. What are the shortcomings of the Budget 2023-24? Expenditure: The Budget Estimates (BE) of expenditure for… Continue reading Budget and the growth process

Source: The post is based on the article “Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: About present issues in Ladakh. News: Centre’s policies in Ladakh highlight… Continue reading Ladakh’s winter of discontent From cheering its UT status, the region is now mired in protest