Source: The post is based on the article “When VVIPs Leave” published in The Times of India on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – infrastructure development News: The author discusses how cities in India temporarily improve infrastructure for G20 meetings, which highlights the year-round poor conditions. He also emphasizes the need for local government power… Continue reading When VVIPs Leave – on the issue of beautification of cities during VVIP visits
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Dollar Today, Rupee Tomorrow
Source: The post is based on the article “Dollar Today, Rupee Tomorrow” published in The Times of India on 21st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy – Money and Currency News: In this article author discusses the challenges and implications of making the Indian rupee an international currency, comparing it to dominant currencies… Continue reading Dollar Today, Rupee Tomorrow
Material consideration: On the LK-99 ‘superconductor’ episode
Source: The post is based on the article “Material consideration: On the LK-99 ‘superconductor’ episode” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: confusions over a recent discovery – LK-99. News: Recently, scientists found that the material called LK-99 is not a room-temperature and ambient-pressure superconductor. What is LK-99?… Continue reading Material consideration: On the LK-99 ‘superconductor’ episode
Where prices are hurting
Source– The post is based on the article “Where prices are hurting” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to inflation News– As the Reserve Bank of India has released its August monthly bulletin. What are the inflation prospects of the country? The inflation for July… Continue reading Where prices are hurting
Climate crisis has hit home
Source: The post is based on the article “Climate crisis has hit home” published in “The Hindustan Times” on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management. News: In this article, the author discusses the severe climate changes in India, leading to disasters such as landslides and floods, and the impact on agriculture and… Continue reading Climate crisis has hit home
Express View on RBI studies: Carrying hope
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on RBI studies: Carrying hope” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News: The National Statistical Office will soon release GDP growth estimates for the first quarter (April-June). The RBI predicts an 8% growth. Despite global slowdowns and a… Continue reading Express View on RBI studies: Carrying hope
Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects
Source: The post is based on the article “Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects” published in Business Standard on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: reasons behind natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand News: The recent death in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand due to natural calamities have… Continue reading Message from the mountains – Himachal, Uttarakhand must check construction projects
Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”
Source: The post is based on the article “Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits” published in “Live Mint” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bio-diversity & Environment News: The article discusses the increasing number of bird strikes with aircraft in India, the challenges birds face adapting to modern aviation threats. Why are birds… Continue reading Evolution will not save aircraft from bird hits”
Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Conservation News: In June, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) reversed its decision to establish integrated regional offices by merging offices of the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the… Continue reading Understanding the MoEFCC’s U-turn
How To Bottle Inflation Genie
Source: The post is based on the article “How To Bottle Inflation Genie” published in “Times of India” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy Relevance: Inflation News: Consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation, which appeared to have peaked at the beginning this fiscal, spiked to 7. 4% in July, decisively above the Reserve… Continue reading How To Bottle Inflation Genie
