Source– The post is based on the article “Not Quite Jai Kisan” published in “The Times of India” on 28th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance: Agriculture pricing and marketing News– GOI has tightened restrictions on basmati exports. A minimum price for exports has been fixed at $1,200 per metric tonne. A contract below the… Continue reading Not Quite Jai Kisan – Exports restrictions
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Isro’s solar odyssey
Source– The post is based on the article “Isro’s solar odyssey” published in the “Business Standard” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News– The Indian Space Research Organisation is all set to launch the Aditya-L1 mission, dedicated to studying the Sun. It’ll be launched by ISRO’s PSLV rocket from… Continue reading Isro’s solar odyssey
Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Source– The post is based on the article “Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– In his address to the nation on Independence Day this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about India showing the world how to combat climate change. Contents1… Continue reading Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India
Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
Source– The post is based on the article “Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism” published in “The Hindu” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting. GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism News– The article explains the need for relook at the present system of fiscal federalism. Contents1 Why do emerging dynamics of India’s fiscal… Continue reading Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism
Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t
Source: The post is based on the article “Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t” published in The Times of India on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology. Relevance: concerns with DRDO News: There has been an increasing disparity between the ISRO and the DRDO. DRDO… Continue reading Guns ’N Rovers – Why sarkari Isro delivers but sarkari DRDO doesn’t
Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning
Source: The post is based on the article “Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment Pollution News: The author discusses the serious issue of lead poisoning in India, affecting many children. Despite global awareness, India’s old paints, water-pipes,… Continue reading Indu Bhushan and Soumya Swaminathan write: India’s hidden adversary, lead poisoning
Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science
Source: The post is based on the article “Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science” published in The Indian Express on 26th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Achievements of Indians in science & technology. News: The article praises C. R. Rao’s vital role in statistics, explaining his innovations, awards, and influence. It mentions his… Continue reading Remembering C R Rao: Man of statistics and science
How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation
Source– The post is based on the article “How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation” published in “The Indian Express” on 25th August 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS 3- Indian Economy – Employment and unemployment News- In this article the author discusses lopsided development policies which have resulted in fewer job creation for millions of… Continue reading How infrastructure investments may be slowing job creation
Express View on export ban: The onion diktat
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on export ban: The onion diktat” published in “The Indian Express” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture News– Centre has imposed a 40 per cent export duty on onions. Why is this move not good for farmers? Farmers cultivating onion, potato, and… Continue reading Express View on export ban: The onion diktat
Rajasthan’s Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Act: empowering the young worker
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan’s Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Act: empowering the young worker” published in “Indian Express” on 24th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy; growth, development and employment. News: The author talks about Rajasthan Gig and Platform Workers Act, which benefits gig workers in India. It tackles problems… Continue reading Rajasthan’s Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Act: empowering the young worker
