Source: The post is based on the article “Technology beyond space – Encouraging private sector will increase opportunities” published in Business Standard on 1st September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology Relevance: Measures required to enhance India’s space sector. News: India’s space economy is currently worth around $8 billion, which is less than 2% of the… Continue reading Technology beyond space – Encouraging private sector will increase opportunities
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Understanding curbs on rice exports
Source– The post is based on the article “Understanding curbs on rice exports” published in “The Hindu” on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture News– The Indian government has prohibited the export of white rice, levied a 20% export duty on par-boiled rice till October 15, and permitted the export of Basmati rice… Continue reading Understanding curbs on rice exports
Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel
Source: The post is based on the article “Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel” published in Live Mint on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Employment News: In this article, the author talks about challenges for India’s food delivery workers in the gig economy. They mention issues like not enough work,… Continue reading Spare a thought for our food delivery personnel
Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Source: The post is based on the article “Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure” published in Business Standard on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with rising air pollution News: The results of the air quality life index study by the Energy Policy Institute at the University… Continue reading Lives at stake – Poor air quality is a public policy failure
Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook
Source: The post is based on the article “Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook” published in The Indian Express on 31st August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About GDP forecast of the first quarter for FY 2023-24 News: The National Statistical Office (NSO) will release the official… Continue reading Ahead of GDP data release today, growth trends, outlook
Rising climate risks
Source: The post is based on the article “Rising climate risks” published in Business Standard on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Climate change Relevance: About increasing climate risks. News: The article explains the current situation of climate change and measures required to address it. Contents1 What are some of the consequences resulting from… Continue reading Rising climate risks
India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition” published in “The Indian Express” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– The article deals with the issue of climate finance. What are challenges in regard to climate finance at global level? The current commitments made by developed nations… Continue reading India’s G20 presidency: Financing the green transition
Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too
Source– The post is based on the article “Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too” published in the “mint” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment News– During its G20 presidency, India has forcefully promoted digital public infrastructure (DPI) as a modern solution to many of the challenges faced by developed and… Continue reading Our DPI success could guide an energy transition too
Jan Dhan 2.0: Consider a universal basic income
Source– The post is based on the article “Too Few Seats For The Kotas” published in the “mint” on 30th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Inclusive growth. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to social safety net and financial inclusion News– The article explains the successful implementation of Jan Dhan… Continue reading Jan Dhan 2.0: Consider a universal basic income
The case for uniform minimum export price for rice, without basmati distinction
Source– The post is based on the article “The case for uniform minimum export price for rice, without basmati distinction” published in “The Indian Express” on 29th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance: Agriculture pricing and marketing News– The article explains the issues of recent government decisions on restricting the exports of wheat and rice.… Continue reading The case for uniform minimum export price for rice, without basmati distinction
