India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation

Source– The post is based on the article “India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation” published in the “mint” on 24th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to financial system News – The article explains the rise of lending by loan sharks. Contents1 What are some facts about shark lending?2 What… Continue reading India should combat loan sharks online with effective regulation

A case for a new pronoun for AI

Source– The post is based on the article “A case for a new pronoun for AI” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related AI News- The article explains the issue of use of pronoun for AI tools Contents1 What are some facts about chatbots?2 Why is… Continue reading A case for a new pronoun for AI

Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India’s statistical system 3 What are the legal provisions for data collection in India? 4 Why are statistics important? 5 How is the Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS) different from the Standing Committee on Economic Statistics? 6 What is the need for the new Standing Committee on Statistics?  7 What are… Continue reading Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS): Explained, pointwise

Missing the real achievements

Source: The post is based on the article “Missing the real achievements” published in Business Standard on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s economic scenario and challenges with it News: The article explains India’s macroeconomic achievements and challenges associated with it. What are the macroeconomic achievements made… Continue reading Missing the real achievements

Express View on curbs on rice exports: Against the grain

Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on curbs on rice exports: Against the grain” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Economy Relevance: Government policies and approach towards trade. News- The Narendra Modi government has decided to ban all non-basmati white rice shipments. Henceforth, only two categories… Continue reading Express View on curbs on rice exports: Against the grain

Express View on Rajashthan’s Minimum Income Guarantee: Limits of welfare

Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on Rajashthan’s Minimum Income Guarantee: Limits of welfare” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Government policies and interventions. GS3- Inclusive growth Relevance: Government welfarism News- The Rajasthan government has proposed Rajasthan Minimum Guaranteed Income Bill 2023. What… Continue reading Express View on Rajashthan’s Minimum Income Guarantee: Limits of welfare

Menaka Guruswamy writes: Can AI be communist?

Source: The post is based on the article “Menaka Guruswamy writes: Can AI be communist?” published in “The Indian express” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; developing new technology. & Awareness in the fields of IT, Computers, News: In this article… Continue reading Menaka Guruswamy writes: Can AI be communist?

An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur

Source: The post is based on the article “An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, News: The Manipur government issued a blanket internet shutdown… Continue reading An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur

Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions

Source: The post is based on the article “Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions” published in Live Mint on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: measures needed to control flash floods in Delhi. News: The article explains the reasons behind the floods in Delhi and provides measures to prevent them. How are… Continue reading Man-made floods of the Yamuna call for ecosystem-led solutions

Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight

Source: The post is based on the article “Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight” published in Live Mint on 21st July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation Relevance: About Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 News: The Forest Conservation (Amendment)… Continue reading Seeing forests everywhere: A cure is finally within sight

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