Source– The post is based on the article “Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions What are issues with data collection in India? India has always conducted a single decennial Census between 1881 and 2011, including in 1941… Continue reading Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork
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Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Source– The post is based on the article “Switching on India’s smart electricity future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance-Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the smart meter initiative of the government. Contents1 What is the progress level of the country on smart… Continue reading Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Source– The post is based on the article “Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold” published in the “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance– Faculty recruitment in higher educational institutions News– Recently, an ad-hoc professor of Delhi University committed… Continue reading Delhi University ad hoc teacher suicide: Chronicle of a tragedy foretold
Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Source– The post is based on the article “Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions. Issues related to development and management of social sector Relevance: Drug abuse News- There are reports that Himachal Pradesh is considering joining… Continue reading Why we must focus on curing, not criminalising drug users
Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
Source: The post is based on the article “Yes, Kids Are Born Digital – Where they need adult help is in fighting digital addiction. Because the neurochemistry of excessive smartphone usage is the same as that of narcotic drugs” published in The Times of India on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Children… Continue reading Yes, Kids Are Born Digital
Perils of new multilateralism
Source: The post is based on the article “Perils of new multilateralism” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About India’s participation in multilateral institutions. News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting was held recently in Goa. This SCO meeting serves… Continue reading Perils of new multilateralism
UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries
Source– The post is based on the article “UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and UAE bilateral relationship News– The article explains the evolving partnership between… Continue reading UAE’s minister of economy writes: UAE-India CEPA promoted a favourable environment for startups to thrive in both countries
Indo-Pacific naval strategy
Source– The post is based on the article “Indo-Pacific naval strategy” published in the “Business Standard” on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Issues related to Indian maritime strategy News– The article explains the reason for neglect of maritime diplomacy. It explains the importance of the Indo-Pacific for Indian maritime strategy. What are… Continue reading Indo-Pacific naval strategy
As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India
Source: The post is based on the article “As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India” published in The Indian Express on 5th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Institutions Relevance: Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) News: The Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will meet Friday in Goa.… Continue reading As Russia, China vie for upper hand, what SCO means for India
Tariffs on electricity, water and gas: The cost of inefficient pricing
Source– The post is based on the article “Tariffs on electricity, water and gas: The cost of inefficient pricing” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions. GS3- Economy Relevance– Pricing of essential goods and services News– The article explain the issues of tariff on utilities What are… Continue reading Tariffs on electricity, water and gas: The cost of inefficient pricing
