Source– The post is based on the article “Missing numbers” published in “The Hindu” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: issues related to government statistical system News- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has formed a new Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). It will advise on official data, including… Continue reading Missing numbers – on statistical system
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National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is multidimensional poverty? 3 How is it different from normal measures of poverty? 4 What are the findings of Niti Aayog on multi-dimensional poverty in India? 5 Does the Global MPI report corroborate Niti Aayog report? 6 What are the government initiatives for elimination of multidimensional poverty and how effective have… Continue reading National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to statistical exercise by government News- The government has now expanded the scope of the 2019 committee… Continue reading Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
Source: The post is based on the article “A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth development and employment. News: This article outlines India’s path to achieving a 7% growth rate. It emphasises… Continue reading A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Source: The post is based on the article “Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes” published in Business standard on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023, prepared by the NITI Aayog and… Continue reading Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Intervention does push deprivation levels down
Source: The post is based on the article “Intervention does push deprivation levels down” published in Live mint on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: This article discusses a Niti Aayog report which highlights a decline in ‘multidimensional poverty’ in India from 2015-16 to… Continue reading Intervention does push deprivation levels down
Push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law
Source: The post is based on an article “A push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science & Technology, Agriculture Relevance: concerns associated with GM crops News: Environmentalists in the Supreme Court of India are engaged in a battle against Delhi University’s Genetically Modified… Continue reading Push for GM mustard disregarding science, the law
Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical
Source: The post is based on the article “Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indigenization of technology (Science and technology) News: In this article author discusses the Indian government’s strategy to stimulate the domestic semiconductor industry, pointing out potential drawbacks… Continue reading Misplaced interest: Govt equity in chip design firms is impractical
Moving ahead with small modular reactors
Source: The post is based on the article “Moving ahead with small modular reactors” published in Business standard on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- infrastructure (Energy) News: In this article author discusses India’s strategic shift towards smaller nuclear plants, specifically Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), and highlights the role of the private sector and policy… Continue reading Moving ahead with small modular reactors
How are cheetahs faring in India?
Source– The post is based on the article “How are cheetahs faring in India?” published in “The Indian Express” and “Cheetah Questions” published in “The Times of India” on 18th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Biodiversity Conservation Relevance: Animal conservation and protection News- Five of the relocated cheetahs and three out of… Continue reading How are cheetahs faring in India?
