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Source: The post is based on an article “A bad idea: Separating ‘E’ from ESG” published in The Business Standard on 31st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies  Context: The article discusses the importance of social and governance for any entity and what stand can India take in the future. Contents1 What are the importance of social(S)… Continue reading A bad idea: Separating ‘E’ from ESG

Source: The post is based on an article “Focus on nutrition: PM’s appeal in ‘Mann Ki Baat’” published in The Business Standard on 31st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Context: This article discusses the issues associated with malnutrition and its mitigation strategies. Prime Minister has recently pleaded to make malnutrition eradication a people’s movement. He stressed on the use of technology for… Continue reading Focus on nutrition: PM’s appeal in ‘Mann Ki Baat

Source: The post is based on an article “Towards the centenary of Independence” published in the Business Standard on 30th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India News: The prime minister in his Independence Day speech spoke about the priorities for the next 25 years leading up to the centenary… Continue reading Towards the centenary of Independence

Source: The post is based on an article “Reforming ratings” published in the Business Standard on 31st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) Regulations News: Last week, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) released a circular modifying the… Continue reading New regulations for the Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs): Reforming ratings

Source: The post is based on an article “India’s chip-making gambit: Ambitious plans or breakthrough strategy?” published in The Business Standard on 27th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Government policies for various industries Relevance: advantages and concerns associated with the chip-making industry News: This article discusses the benefits and concerns associated with the decision of India, to enter the chip-making industry. Contents1… Continue reading India’s chip-making gambit: Ambitious plans or breakthrough strategy?

Source: The post is based on an article “Pharma needs a dose of regulation” published in The Business Standard on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies for various sectors  Relevance: Regulating Pharma Companies News: Pharmaceutical marketing requires regulations. Bengaluru-based Micro Labs has been accused of tax evasion and paying doctors Rs 1,000 crore as bribe to prescribe Dolo-650 for… Continue reading Pharma needs a dose of regulation

Source: The post is based on an article “Chips for growth” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies News: India’s attempt to enter the global semiconductor market with a government commitment of $10 billion is well-timed. But the policy decision must be followed up with a lot of work on the… Continue reading Chips for growth

Source: The post is based on an article “Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and technology and their effects on everyday life News: Increasing range and unrestricted use of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), is a matter of global concern. What are Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems… Continue reading Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions

Source: The post is based on the article “Investing abroad rules revamped to increase ease” published in The Business Standard on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy. News: The Union government recently, strengthened overseas investment rules for Indian entities to impart greater clarity and improve the ease of doing business. Why overseas investment rule is needed? India doesn’t have… Continue reading Investing abroad rules revamped to increase ease