Idea of war: The battlefields are changing

Source: The post is based on an article “Idea of war: The battlefields are changing” published in Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Technology Relevance: defence technologies News:  The article discusses the need to adapt to advance defense technologies. How has the battlefield changed? The battlefield has seen the development of machine guns, tanks, anti-tanks… Continue reading Idea of war: The battlefields are changing

Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data

Source: The post is based on the article “Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data” published in Business Standard on 10th November 2022. What is the News? India has joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) which was launched at the 27th Conference of the Parties(COP27) in Egypt. What are Mangroves?… Continue reading Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data

India & EU: Standard deviations

Source: The post is based on the article “India & EU: Standard deviations” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022.   Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) rules. News: Recently, the European Securities and Markets Authority… Continue reading India & EU: Standard deviations

Global banking is a bright spot – on challenges to Global financial system

Source– The post is based on the article “Global banking is a bright spot” published in the Business Standard on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Economic situation around the world News- The article explains the present economic situation across the world and future of the world economy. It also tells about the challenges… Continue reading Global banking is a bright spot – on challenges to Global financial system

CDRI announces Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund at COP27

Source: The post is based on the article “CDRI announces Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund at COP27” published in Business Standard  on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure(CDRI) has announced the launch of Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund(IRAF) at the 27th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP27) at… Continue reading CDRI announces Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund at COP27

C-DOT emerges as govt’s biggest bet for India’s ongoing 5G rollout

Source: The post is based on the article “C-DOT emerges as govt’s biggest bet for India’s ongoing 5G rollout” published in the Business Standard on 11th November 2022.   Syllabus: GS 3 – indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT). News: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has emerged… Continue reading C-DOT emerges as govt’s biggest bet for India’s ongoing 5G rollout

The irrelevance of regional rural banks

Source: The post is based on the article “The irrelevance of regional rural banks” published in the Business Standard on 9th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy. Relevance: About regional rural banks (RRBs). News: Several of the regional rural banks (RRBs), are now facing an existential crisis due to dwindling business and soaring bad assets.… Continue reading The irrelevance of regional rural banks

Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step

Source: The post is based on an article “Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step” published in Business Standard on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure News: A report from the NITI Aayog has recommended the removal of 116 infrastructure projects from the overall project-monitoring system. These public funded projects have not been… Continue reading Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step

Rs 16K-crore green bond framework to cover funding across sectors

Source: The post is based on the article “Rs 16K-crore green bond framework to cover funding across sectors” published in Business Standard on 7th November 2022.  What is the News? The Ministry of Finance is expected to soon release a framework for its maiden Rs 16,000-crore Green Bond issuance. What is Green Bond? A green… Continue reading Rs 16K-crore green bond framework to cover funding across sectors

About winter pollution in Delhi: Severe policy lapse

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Severe policy lapse-Pollution control needs a holistic approach” published in the Business Standard on 7th November 2022.  “What will finally save us from toxic air isn’t democracy” published in the Livemint on 7th November 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About winter pollution in Delhi. News:… Continue reading About winter pollution in Delhi: Severe policy lapse

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