Source: The post is based on the article “Bangladesh: A cautionary tale” published in the Business Standard on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About economic crisis in Bangladesh. News: Economic difficulties in Bangladesh are exposing the political flaws within the country. Contents1 About the iconic economic growth of… Continue reading Bangladesh: A cautionary tale
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Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.” published in The Hindu on 15th November 2022. “Energy breakthrough” published in the Business Standard on 15th November 2022. “A civilizational pivot? Don’t hold your breath” published in the Livemint on 15th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Science… Continue reading Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by the U.S.
Skewing the mustard field: The Yellow Revolution’s revival needed
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Skewing the mustard field: The Yellow Revolution’s revival needed” published in the Business Standard on 14th November 2022. “A welcome shift” published in the Business Standard on 14th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Relevance: About the benefits… Continue reading Skewing the mustard field: The Yellow Revolution’s revival needed
Fixing India’s airports: It needs more world-class terminals
Source: The post is based on the article “Fixing India’s airports: It needs more world-class terminals” published in the Business Standard on 13th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Infrastructure. Relevance: About the present condition of Indian airports. News: Recent visit of the Union Civil Aviation Minister to Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has resulted in… Continue reading Fixing India’s airports: It needs more world-class terminals
Impact of Asia’s ageing: Labour quality can trump quantity
Source: The post is based on the article “Labour quality can trump quantity” published in the Business Standard on 13th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What are the Key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of the study?5 What are the major recommendations of the study? What is the News?… Continue reading Impact of Asia’s ageing: Labour quality can trump quantity
COP27: A mirage in the desert
Source: This post is based on the article “COP27: A mirage in the desert” published in Business Standard on 12th December, 2022 Syllabus Topic – GS Paper 3- Climate Change Context: COP27 that concluded recently in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh. It has not made any gains which were expected of this summit.… Continue reading COP27: A mirage in the desert
Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070
Source: The post is based on the article “Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About decarbonising the Indian economy. News: India lacks the capital to meet its net-zero carbon emissions target by… Continue reading Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070
Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections
Source: The post is based on the article “Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Governance. Relevance: About the delay in Census. News: India’s decadal Census exercise has been carried out at the beginning of every decade for… Continue reading Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections
Defence industry perks up: India’s decades-old ambition and its paradoxes
Source: The post is based on the article “Defence industry perks up: India’s decades-old ambition and its paradoxes” published in the Business Standard on 10th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Issues related to defence manufacturing News: The article explains the scope of defence production in India. It also explains the challenges faced by the defence… Continue reading Defence industry perks up: India’s decades-old ambition and its paradoxes
Net zero transition for $7 trillion
Source– The post is based on the article “Net zero transition for $7 trillion” published in the Business Standard on 9th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change and global warming News– The article explains the efforts put by various sectors to achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050.… Continue reading Net zero transition for $7 trillion
