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
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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
Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Source: The post is based on the article “Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: concerns associated with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). News: The Reserve Bank of India has released the “Trend and Progress in Banking… Continue reading Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022 What is the News? The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has launched the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) and a “Stay Safe Online” Campaign. What is the G20 Digital… Continue reading Union Minister unveils digital innovation alliance for G20
No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Source: The post is based on the article “No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: decision of government on NFSA News: The government has decided to allow free… Continue reading No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Input cost pressure – on increasing milk prices
Source: This post is created based on the article “Input cost pressure” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Industries and industrial policies News: The dairy sector in the National Capital Region of Delhi is experiencing difficulties due to a short supply and high cost of cattle feed and… Continue reading Input cost pressure – on increasing milk prices
Laws and order – Decriminalisation will improve business environment
Source: The post is based on the article “Laws and order – Decriminalisation will improve business environment” published in Business Standard on 27th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance. Relevance: Key provisions of the Jan Vishwas Bill. News: The government has come up with Jan Vishwas Bill in the Parliament. The bill aims at decriminalizing certain… Continue reading Laws and order – Decriminalisation will improve business environment
