Source– The post is based on the article “GDP doesn’t mean much for economy” published in “The Hindu” on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Indian economy and growth News– The article explains the issues of overemphasis on growth for measuring the economic well-being of the population. What are issues related to overemphasis… Continue reading GDP doesn’t mean much for economy
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Let us not resurrect the ghost of retro taxation
Source: The post is based on the article “Let us not resurrect the ghost of retro taxation” published in Live Mint on 28th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development, Taxation Relevance: concerns with high GST on online casinos and gaming platforms. News: The government’s decision to impose 28% GST on online… Continue reading Let us not resurrect the ghost of retro taxation
Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research
Source– The post is based on the article “Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research” published in The Hindu on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology News– A recent evaluation published in Nature Microbiology challenges the popular beliefs about microbes. What are popular beliefs challenged by the evaluation… Continue reading Tackling the various myths within the field of microbiome research
Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology
Source: The post is based on the article “Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology” published in Business Standard on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Flaws in India’s GDP calculation method. News: Critics have pointed out flaws in India’s GDP calculation method since the 2011-12 base year revision… Continue reading Experts weigh in on criticism of GDP methodology
The Data Maze- An overhaul of the statistical system is urgent
Source: The post is based on the article “The Data Maze- It undermines economic policymaking. An overhaul of the statistical system is urgent” published in The Times of India on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. News: The article discusses concerns about unreliable agricultural data in… Continue reading The Data Maze- An overhaul of the statistical system is urgent
Green Hydrogen push will need to counter challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Green Hydrogen push will need to counter challenges” published in “Indian express” on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Infrastructure (renewable energy) News: The article discusses India’s efforts to use green hydrogen, a clean fuel, for buses. The government aims to make India a hub for this… Continue reading Green Hydrogen push will need to counter challenges
OSIRIS-REx’s success, and Bennu’s gift of knowledge from the heavens
Source: The post is based on the article “OSIRIS-REx’s success, and Bennu’s gift of knowledge from the heavens” published in “Indian express” on 27th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and technology- Awareness in the fields of Space News: This article is about NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, which collected rock samples from the asteroid Bennu and returned… Continue reading OSIRIS-REx’s success, and Bennu’s gift of knowledge from the heavens
Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation
Source– The post is based on the article “Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation” published in the “mint” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to green and sustainable economy News– How could the Indian higher education sector play a key role in achieving sustainability by using emerging… Continue reading Our institutes of higher learning can produce a green generation
Our chip-making game shows welcome realism
Source– The post is based on the article “Our chip-making game shows welcome realism” published in the “mint” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Semiconductor manufacturing News– Recently, India’s electronics and infotech minister Ashwini Vaishnaw talked about focus on the emerging segment that remains largely unexploited in semiconductor manufacturing What are some facts… Continue reading Our chip-making game shows welcome realism
Unseal And Pause- NDMA finding that Joshimath has overshot carrying capacity was expected
Source: The post is based on the article “Unseal And Pause- NDMA finding that Joshimath has overshot carrying capacity was expected. There’s a huge lesson here” published in “Times of India” on 26th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: This article discusses the overdevelopment in Joshimath, a town in Uttarakhand, raising concerns about land… Continue reading Unseal And Pause- NDMA finding that Joshimath has overshot carrying capacity was expected
