Source: The post is based on an article “Internet blues for media” published in Business Standard on 20th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – IT and Computer Relevance: reasons behind declining internet users in India News: There has been a decrease in the use of the internet by the people. This article discusses the reasons behind low… Continue reading Internet blues for media
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Prioritising stability over growth
Source– The post is based on the article “Prioritising stability over growth” published in the Business Standard on 20th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and issues relating to growth Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News– The article explains the economic outlook for India. It also provide some suggestions for the upcoming budget What… Continue reading Prioritising stability over growth
Margin of safety
Source– The post is based on the article “Margin of safety” published in the Business Standard on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to money and capital markets News– The article explains the recently released consultation paper “Blocking of Funds for Trading in Secondary Market” for public… Continue reading Margin of safety
Overtaking China – New population estimates have wider implications
Source: The post is based on the article “Overtaking China – New population estimates have wider implications” published in Business Standard on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and Associated Issues Relevance: challenges with increasing population News: The article discusses the challenges with India due to the increasing population. What is the news? According to… Continue reading Overtaking China – New population estimates have wider implications
India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal” published in Business Standard on 19th January 2023. What is the News? India’s fertility rate has declined to below the replacement rate. But Nepal’s and Bangladesh’s fertility rates declined faster between 1990 and 2020. What… Continue reading India’s fertility rate dips, but the decline is faster in Bangladesh, Nepal
Cleaning up FCI’s operations
Source: The post is based on an article “Cleaning up FCI’s operations” published in Business Standard on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues Related to Development Relevance: measures required to bring reforms in Food Corporation of India (FCI). News: CBI carried out “Operation Kanak” that revealed the corruption in Food Corporation of India (FCI). What… Continue reading Cleaning up FCI’s operations
India’s merchandise trade crosses the $1-trillion mark in 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s merchandise trade crosses the $1-trillion mark in 2022” published in Business Standard on 17th January 2023. What is the News? India’s merchandise trade crossed the $ 1 trillion mark in the calendar year 2022 with the share of exports at $450 billion and imports at $723… Continue reading India’s merchandise trade crosses the $1-trillion mark in 2022
SEBI moots ASBA-like payment system for secondary market stock trade
Source: The post is based on the article “SEBI moots ASBA-like payment system for secondary market stock trade” published in Business Standard on 17th January 2023. What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has given details of a proposed framework for shifting to a new payments system for secondary market trades. The… Continue reading SEBI moots ASBA-like payment system for secondary market stock trade
Crisis in the Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Crisis in the Himalayas” published in the Business Standard on 18th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About protecting the Himalayan Ecosystem. News: The Himalayan town Joshimath is under tremendous stress, and a portion of it has started sinking. The real issue has always… Continue reading Crisis in the Himalayas
Wealth Report 2023 Attitude Survey: India Findings: Wealth of 9 in every 10 ultra-rich Indians rose in ’22: Knight Frank report
Source: The post is based on the article “Wealth of 9 in every 10 ultra-rich Indians rose in ’22: Knight Frank report” published in Business Standard on 16th January 2023. What is the News? Real estate company Knight Frank has released a report titled “Wealth Report 2023 Attitude Survey: India Findings”. What are the key… Continue reading Wealth Report 2023 Attitude Survey: India Findings: Wealth of 9 in every 10 ultra-rich Indians rose in ’22: Knight Frank report
