Source: This post is created based on the article ‘The puzzles of defence economics’, published in Business Standard on 16th October 2023. UPSC syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Issues associated with Industrial policies News: The article discusses the impact of recent conflicts, such as the Israeli action in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, on… Continue reading The puzzles of defence economics
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Ashok Gulati writes: How India can minimise climate risk in agriculture
Source: The post is based on the article “Ashok Gulati writes: How India can minimise climate risk in agriculture” published in “Indian express” on 16th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage; food security. News: The article discusses India’s progress in food security and its water usage in agriculture.… Continue reading Ashok Gulati writes: How India can minimise climate risk in agriculture
The world needs to stop taking water for granted
Source: The post is based on the article “The world needs to stop taking water for granted” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- different types of irrigation and irrigation systems storage; food security. News: The article discusses the importance of water for food production, especially with climate change causing extreme… Continue reading The world needs to stop taking water for granted
The economic mosaic
Source: The post is based on the article “The economic mosaic” published in Business Standard on 14th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Findings of the RBI survey on key economic sector News: The RBI has recently conducted a survey of consumer and business opinions, offering insights beyond just… Continue reading The economic mosaic
Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Source: The post is based on the article “Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy” published in Live Mint on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Noise Pollution Relevance: concerns with artificial sounds in electric vehicles (EVs) News: The internal combustion engine (ICE) is being phased out due to its environmental impact,… Continue reading Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Will bankers ever learn?” published in Business Standard on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: About proposed changes to Basel-III norms. News: US regulators are proposing some changes to capital requirements under Basel-III norms. Contents1 What are the proposed changes?2… Continue reading Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and… Continue reading Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?
GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Source: The post is based on the article “GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks.” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: The article discusses the devastating impacts of climate change in the Himalayas, emphasizing recent tragic events and failures… Continue reading GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices
Source: The post is based on the article “The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices” published in “Live mint” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Ecology and environment- Pollution (carbon trading) News: The article discusses the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which affects imports by considering their carbon emissions and… Continue reading The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices
Freebies: A zero-sumgame
Source: The post is based on the article “Freebies: A zero-sumgame” published in “Business standard” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies News: The article discusses the negative impacts of government subsidies and policies on farmers in India, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It highlights… Continue reading Freebies: A zero-sumgame
