Source: This post has been created based on the article “When tigers and jackals get the same protection” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation. News: This article discusses the various issues with the recent amendments in the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act, 2022. An excessive number… Continue reading When tigers and jackals get the same protection
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A glimmer of hope for radio
Source: The post is based on the article “A glimmer of hope for radio” published in “Business standard” on 18th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (Communication network) News: The article discusses the decline of radio in India due to heavy licensing fees and digital competition. However, recent recommendations from Trai, including allowing news on… Continue reading A glimmer of hope for radio
The world economy is slowing even as India’s provides hope
Source: The post is based on the article “The world economy is slowing even as India’s provides hope” published in “Live mint” on 18th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- economic growth News: The IMF reports a global economic slowdown, but India is growing fast. India aims to be a developed nation by 2047, needing a… Continue reading The world economy is slowing even as India’s provides hope
The e-rupee is like wine: It’ll take time to mature
Source: The post is based on the article “The e-rupee is like wine: It’ll take time to mature” published in “Live mint” on 18th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- currency News: The article discusses the slow adoption of India’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) compared to the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI). UPI’s ease of… Continue reading The e-rupee is like wine: It’ll take time to mature
The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand” published in LiveMint on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. GS Paper 3… Continue reading The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand
The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
Source: This post has been created based on the article “The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. News: This article discusses the importance of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with respect to… Continue reading The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA
Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence” published in The Hindu on 17th 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 long-term risks associated with the use of… Continue reading Confronting the long-term risks of Artificial Intelligence
House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
Source: The post is based on the article “House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight” published in “The Times of India” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security- basics of cyber security News: The Indian government wants WhatsApp to identify creators of fake politician videos… Continue reading House Asks What’s Up- Govt overriding of the right to privacy in special circumstances needs parliamentary oversight
A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
Source: The post is based on the article “A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Infrastructure News: The article discusses the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) in India, which will speed up freight transport. Despite benefits, it faced delays, cost overruns, and… Continue reading A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
Source: The post is based on the article “Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing, driven by emerging trade barriers, is not a long-term strategy” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- carbon emission News: The article discusses market-based solutions for reducing carbon emissions, like carbon pricing and cap-and-trade… Continue reading Carbon pricing challenges- India’s piecemeal approach to carbon pricing
