Source: The post is based on the article “Spring cleaning – Fixing grey areas is good, but the GST regime needs a broader reform plan” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Fiscal Policy Relevance: About the recent decision of the GST Council and associated challenges. News:… Continue reading Spring cleaning – Fixing grey areas is good, but the GST regime needs a broader reform plan
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India needs to go nuclear
Source: This post has been created based on the article “India needs to go nuclear” published in The Indian Express on 12th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the need for an expansion of nuclear energy in emerging economies, especially… Continue reading India needs to go nuclear
Lessons from 2016 demonetisation
Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from 2016 demonetisation” published in Business Standard on 11th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: reasons behind the success of the withdrawal of 2,000-rupee currency notes. News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to withdrew all 2,000-rupee currency notes in… Continue reading Lessons from 2016 demonetisation
Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism
Source: The post is based on the article “Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism” published in “Business standard” on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment- climate change News: The article discusses India’s new Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). This scheme… Continue reading Trading for a greener tomorrow- The way forward to meet the nationally determined contributions is a well-regulated domestic emission trading mechanism
Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses
Source: The post is based on the article “Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses” published in “Business standard” on 10th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Ecology and environment & disaster management News: The article discusses the dangers and issues associated with big dams in India, particularly in the Himalayas. It connects recent flooding… Continue reading Tragedy in Sikkim- The catastrophe underlines big dam weaknesses
Jingoism cannot protect Jammu and Kashmir
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Jingoism cannot protect Jammu and Kashmir” published in The Indian Express on 10th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security — Security challenges and their management in border areas. News: This article discusses the current internal security challenges in Jammu & Kashmir… Continue reading Jingoism cannot protect Jammu and Kashmir
Beyond the bond market’s message
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond the bond market’s message” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Economic challenges for India arising from shifts in the US economy. News: The article discusses ongoing developments in the US economy and their potential… Continue reading Beyond the bond market’s message
Building an India for manufacturers
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Building an India for manufacturers” published in The Indian Express on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employment News: This article discusses the changing scenario of India’s services sector, its bright… Continue reading Building an India for manufacturers
What caused the flood in Sikkim?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “What caused the flood in Sikkim?” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation; Disaster and disaster management. News: This article discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Sikkim Glacier Lake Outburst… Continue reading What caused the flood in Sikkim?
Revisiting the rail gauge debate
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Revisiting the rail gauge debate” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. News: This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Broad-Gauge railway network vis-à-vis the Standard Gauge… Continue reading Revisiting the rail gauge debate
