Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness

Source: The post is based on the article “Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness” published in Business Standard on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Renewable Energy Relevance: About NCT’s transmission project and challenges associated with it. News: The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has recently approved six transmission… Continue reading Transmitting efficiency – New RE projects could address a major weakness

Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports

Source: The post is based on the article “Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports” published in Business Standard on 19th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with declining exports in India and measures needed News: India’s merchandise exports have been struggling, with declining for fourth consecutive month… Continue reading Steering sustainable trade – India needs to push manufacturing exports

Greenwashed – Aravalis to Goa, rules are being tweaked to allow ecologically dangerous projects and mining

Source: The post is based on the article “Greenwashed – Aravalis to Goa, rules are being tweaked to allow ecologically dangerous projects and mining” published in The Times of India on 19th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About protecting Indian hill ranges. News: A recent study found that India might lose 22% of Aravallis, India’s oldest… Continue reading Greenwashed – Aravalis to Goa, rules are being tweaked to allow ecologically dangerous projects and mining

Germany’s net-zero plan for old vehicles

Source: The post is based on the article “Germany’s net-zero plans for old vehicles” published in Business Standard on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: About Germany proposal of adopting carbon-neutral synthetic fuels News: Germany put forward an interesting proposal when the EU was debating legislation to ensure only zero-emission vehicles would be on… Continue reading Germany’s net-zero plan for old vehicles

How an old report can pave way for central forces to stabilise Manipur

Source- The post is based on the article “How an old report can pave way for central forces to stabilise Manipur” published in the “Business Standard” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance- Issues related to security of northeastern states News– In Manipur, security situation has deteriorated due to ongoing conflict among Meitei and… Continue reading How an old report can pave way for central forces to stabilise Manipur

Shifting sands – on external trade

Source- The post is based on the article “Shifting sands” published in “The Hindu” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News- The article explains the scenario of trade in recent times. What are statistics related to India’s external trade in recent times? There was a 10.3% decline in goods exports in May. It… Continue reading Shifting sands – on external trade

How India can lead multilateralism at WTO

Source- The post is based on the article “How India can lead multilateralism at WTO” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to WTO News– The recently concluded meeting of the G20 working group on trade and investment focused on the important issue of WTO reform. How… Continue reading How India can lead multilateralism at WTO

Railway safety — listen to the voices from below

Source- The post is based on the article “Railway safety — listen to the voices from below” published in “The Hindu” on 17th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance- Issues related to railway safety News- The triple train collision near Balasore in Odisha on June 2 led to the tragic loss of over 280 lives.… Continue reading Railway safety — listen to the voices from below

Synthetic human embryos: All about life

Source: The post is based on the article “Synthetic human embryos: All about life” published in Indian Express on 17th June 2023 Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of Biotechnology. Relevance: About Synthetic human embryos. News: At the International Society of Stem Cell Research’s annual meeting in Boston, a woman scientist announced that her team has… Continue reading Synthetic human embryos: All about life

India’s slow but sure de-industrialisation is worrying

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s slow but sure de-industrialisation is worrying” published in Live Mint on 16th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with manufacturing sector News: The national accounts data released last month showed India’s provisional GDP growth rate at 7.2% in 2022-23. This… Continue reading India’s slow but sure de-industrialisation is worrying

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