Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond civil society – ‘Protectionism’ in social services is impractical” published in the Business Standard on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Relevance: About restrictions on NGO activities. News: Recently, at least… Continue reading Restrictions on NGO activities: Beyond civil society – ‘Protectionism’ in social services is impractical
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The jobs & technology trade-off
Source: The post is based on the article “The jobs & technology trade-off” published in the Business Standard on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment. Relevance: About job-displacing technology. News: The negative impact of technological progress on jobs is often ignored. With India’s G20 presidency, India is expected to bring a human-centric approach to… Continue reading The jobs & technology trade-off
Being pragmatic about energy sources
Source: The post is based on the article “Being pragmatic about energy sources” published in Business Standard on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with adoption of clean energy. News: The Russia-Ukraine war has again made countries dependent on fossil fuels for energy generation which has impacted the adoption of clean energy. What… Continue reading Being pragmatic about energy sources
The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India’s political neighbourhood
Source: The post is based on the article “The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India’s political neighbourhood” published in the Business Standard on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About challenges in India’s political neighbourhood. News: Three key Indian neighbourhood countries with which India has economic ties — Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and… Continue reading The New Year looks decidedly gloomy in India’s political neighbourhood
Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023” published in the Business Standard on 2nd January 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About gas-based economy in India. News: Indian natural gas business is key to the country achieving its… Continue reading Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023
Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality
Source: The post is based on the article “Sobering year end reality” published in Business Standard on 31st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: Concerns with the free distribution of food grains. News: The government has recently allowed free food grains under NFSA till December 2023 and discontinued PMGKAY. This article discusses the impact of… Continue reading Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality
DefenDefending the constitutional orderding the constitutional order
Source– The post is based on the article “Defending the constitutional order” published in the Business Standard on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Appointment to various constitutional posts Relevance– Independent working of institutions News– The article deals with the issue of appointment of judges of higher courts and election commissioners. Contents1 What is the system… Continue reading DefenDefending the constitutional orderding the constitutional order
Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste
Source: The post is based on the article “Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste” published in Business Standard on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with waste disposal in India News: The article discusses the impact of waste imports in India and problems with their inadequate regulation. What is… Continue reading Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste
82% listed CPSEs don’t have mandated independent directors: CAG report
Source: The post is based on the article “82% listed CPSEs don’t have mandated independent directors: CAG report” published in Business Standard on 30th December 2022 What is the News? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) has raised concern over the high number of vacancies for the post of Independent directors in listed Central… Continue reading 82% listed CPSEs don’t have mandated independent directors: CAG report
Global arms sales: Change is underway
Source: The post is based on the article “Global arms sales: Change is underway” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Defence Relevance: Increasing arms sales of China and India News: There has been an increase in arms sales from countries in the Asia-Oceania region in 2021. This article discusses the shifting pattern… Continue reading Global arms sales: Change is underway
