Source: The post is based on the article “’Farmer Producers’ Organisations: Engines of agri-innovation in UP” published in “Indian express” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers. News: The article discusses how Farmer Producers’ Organisations (FPOs) in Uttar Pradesh (UP)… Continue reading Farmer Producers’ Organisations: Engines of agri-innovation in UP
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Why we need norms on government spending
Source: The post is based on the article “Why we need norms on government spending” published in “Indian express” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Government Budgeting. News: The article discusses the challenges democracies face in deciding where to spend public money. Governments often prioritize “freebies” for citizens to gain votes, even though these… Continue reading Why we need norms on government spending
Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Source: The post is based on the article “’Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom” published in “Business standard” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (telecommunication) News: The Supreme Court ruled that telecom companies’ licence fees after July 1999 are capital expenses, not revenue expenses. What is the recent Supreme Court… Continue reading Tax uncertainty- SC ruling will increase uncertainty in telecom
Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
Source: The post is based on the article “’Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy” published in “Live mint” on 20th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- mobilisation of resources News: India wants to host the 2036 Olympics. Historically, rich countries hosted these games. Hosting often costs more than the benefits gained. India should focus… Continue reading Citius, Altius, Fortius’: Save it for the economy
Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
Source: The post is based on the article “Stay Grounded, Isro – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach. But its key role is domestic tech transfer” published in The Times of India on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology – Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology Relevance: Achievement of… Continue reading Stay Grounded, ISRO – The space agency’s Indian-on-the-Moon target looks within reach
The explosion of digital uncertainty
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The explosion of digital uncertainty” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology — Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: This article discusses the future developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its possible… Continue reading The explosion of digital uncertainty
Tackling urban poverty
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Tackling urban poverty” published in Business Standard on 19th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to employment. GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to poverty and hunger. News: This article discusses the recent findings… Continue reading Tackling urban poverty
Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim future
Source: The post is based on the article “Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim future” published in “Indian express” on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- environment- climate change GS3- disaster management- Drought News: The Amazon has a severe drought. Rivers are dry. Many animals and people suffer. The Rio Negro… Continue reading Severe drought grips the Amazon rainforest: The impact, cause and grim future
India’s war on informal labour is turning out bad for workers
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s war on informal labour is turning out bad for workers” published in “Live mint” on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Employment News: The article discusses India’s struggle to move its workforce from informal to formal jobs. Despite economic growth, many remain in precarious, informal positions.… Continue reading India’s war on informal labour is turning out bad for workers
Our labour survey data is far from satisfactory
Source: The post is based on the article “Our labour survey data is far from satisfactory” published in “Live mint” on 19th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Employment News: The article discusses India’s recent labor report. While initial data shows low unemployment, deeper analysis reveals job distress, falling wages, and higher joblessness among educated people.… Continue reading Our labour survey data is far from satisfactory
