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Source: The post is based on an article “One Nation, One Grid: A problematic power equation” published in The Business Standard on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: advantages and disadvantages of MBED power mechanism News: The concept of “One Nation, One Grid, One Frequency, One Price” was announced in October 2021. The policy is based on… Continue reading One Nation, One Grid: A problematic power equation

Source: The post is based on an article “Dematerialisation: A digital revolution in Indian finance” published in The Business Standard on 20th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Relevance: evolution of the securities market in india News:  The number of dematerialized accounts in India recently crossed 100 million. There is a need to look at the evolution… Continue reading Dematerialisation: A digital revolution in Indian finance

Source: The post is based on the article “Breaking ground and filling the gaps” published in The Business Standard on 19th September 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance: Agriculture start-ups News: This article explains the functioning of farming sector startups in India. Contents1 What are the facts related to agri-start-ups in India?2 The agri-start-up ecosystem in India3 What… Continue reading Agriculture start-ups: Breaking ground and filling the gaps

Source– The post is based on the article “Ease of moving-Lower logistics costs will boost output” published in the Business Standard on 19th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance– About the benefits of National Logistics Policy(NLP). News: The Prime Minister has recently launched National Logistics Policy(NLP) to help Indian businesses… Continue reading Ease of moving – Lower logistics costs will boost output

Source: The post is based on an article “Climate change as business: Crisis, opportunity and everything in between” published in The Business Standard on 17th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change News: There is a need to take steps towards climate change and adopt net zero emission targets as soon as possible. This net zero target will not… Continue reading Climate change as business: Crisis, opportunity and everything in between

Source: The post is based on an article “A shimmer of hope for the golden fibre as demand for shopping bags rises” published in The Business Standard on 16th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues Relevance: issues with the jute industry and measures to improve them News: The government has recently banned… Continue reading A shimmer of hope for the golden fibre as demand for shopping bags rises

Source: The post is based on an article “Cloudy prospects for India’s youth” published in The Business Standard on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Population and associated issues News: India’s population is still young with about 55 percent below 30 and over a quarter below 15. However, now it is becoming visible that this dividend is not available… Continue reading Cloudy prospects for India’s youth

Source: The post is based on an article “The party’s over” published in The Business Standard on 15th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 –  Indian Polity – Electoral Reforms News: The Election Commission (EC) has recently moved to delist 86 unrecognized political parties and declare 253 inactive. This step is appreciated as it will alert future parities before registering just for some… Continue reading The party’s over

Source: The post is based on an article “China’s property bust holds lessons for India” published in The Business Standard on 13th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policy News: Decline of China’s property market has become a serious concern for it. It also holds important lessons for India. One of the reasons for the decline of… Continue reading China’s property bust holds lessons for India