Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure

Source– The post is based on the article “Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure” published in “The Indian Express” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to Wildlife conservation. News– The cheetah was reintroduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022,… Continue reading Cheetah deaths are a setback for the reintroduction project but they do not signal a failure

Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991

Source– The post is based on the article “Incremental injustice” published in “The Hindu” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Polity Relevance: Issues related to disputed religious structures News– Recently, the Varanasi District Court ordered the ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque. What is the stand of HIgh Court and Varanasi district court on right to… Continue reading Incremental injustice – on Places of Worship Act, 1991

Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development and employment. & Effects of liberalisation on the economy, News: The Indian government… Continue reading Express View on restrictions on laptop imports: Licence raj dot com

Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill

Source: The post is based on the article “Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy (taxation) News: The article discusses a court case where Gameskraft, an online gaming company, challenges a large tax demand. The main issue… Continue reading Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill

Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are some recent instances of import restrictions? 3 What are the WTO rules on import licensing? 4 What are the positive impacts of import restrictions? 5 What are the negative impacts of import restrictions? 6 What should be the way forward?  Introduction The government has recently imposed restrictions on the import… Continue reading Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise

How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”

Source: The post is based on the article “How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons” published in “The Indian express” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges News: In this article author discusses J. Robert Oppenheimer’s regret over creating the atomic bomb. The article traces India’s nuclear… Continue reading How a nuclear ‘chain reaction’ and neighbourhood challenges led to India acquiring its n-weapons”

Lessons from a load carrier

Source: The post is based on the article “Lessons from a load carrier” published in “Business standard” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security challenges and their management in border areas; News: The author highlights the Indian Army’s use of Stallion vehicles and their costs. He suggests standardizing military gear for easier logistics. The article… Continue reading Lessons from a load carrier

Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out

Source– The post is based on the article “Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out” published in the “mint” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Issues related to GST News– The article explains the issues related to GST compensation cess. What are some facts related to GST… Continue reading Six years of GST: Compensation cess still needs to be sorted out

Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

Source– The post is based on the article “Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to global economic development News– Recently Parliament passed the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Why are there issues with the Bill? The Bill provides exemptions… Continue reading Why is the Biological Diversity Bill facing opposition?

India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine” published in “The Hindu” on 4th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to taditional system of medicine News–  Supporters of Hameopathy have argued in The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia recently for expanding its use by citing… Continue reading India needs evidence-based, ethics-driven medicine

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