Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled

Source: The post is based on the article “Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled” published in Live Mint on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy- Growth & Development Relevance: Impact of higher growth on poverty and on inequality News: There has always been debate over growth versus equity, means, how… Continue reading Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled

Semiconductor fab: the unfinished agenda

Source– The post is based on the article “Semiconductor fab: the unfinished agenda” published in “The Hindu” on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Industrial Policies News – The article explains the issues related to the semiconductor industry in India. Contents1 What were the earlier attempts by India for semiconductor manufacturing?2… Continue reading Semiconductor fab: the unfinished agenda

Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts

Source: The post is based on the article “Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts” published in The Times of India on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Issues. Relevance: About misuse of stricter laws. News: In Telangana, police charged the two dead… Continue reading Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts

Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds

Source: The post is based on the article “Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About the need for GM cotton crops. News: For the past several years, India’s cotton production has been stagnating at 34-36 million bales (one bale is… Continue reading Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds

A national innovation system for pharma

Source: The post is based on the article “A national innovation system for pharma” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About making the Indian pharmaceutical industry a world leader in innovation. News: Recently a closed-door roundtable on innovation in the pharmaceutical industry was jointly hosted… Continue reading A national innovation system for pharma

Precision fermentation: advantages and challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is precision fermentation?3 What are the potential applications of precision fermentation?4 What are the needs for precision fermentation?5 What are the advantages of precision fermentation?6 What are the concerns surrounding precision fermentation?7 What should be done? Introduction Precision fermentation is an innovative technology that holds great promise for… Continue reading Precision fermentation: advantages and challenges – Explained, pointwise

Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs

Source: The post is based on the article “Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About issues with Indian-made drugs. News: Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in… Continue reading Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs

Record-breaking temperatures: In the hot seat

Source: The post is based on the article “Record-breaking temperatures: In the hot seat” published in the Indian Express on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About 1.5 degree Celsius mark. News: Earlier, the World Meteorological Organisation warned that temperatures in at least one of the next four years would be higher than the… Continue reading Record-breaking temperatures: In the hot seat

Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained

Source: The post is based on the article “Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained” published in the Business Standard on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Relevance: About bringing urea under NBS. News: Recently, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has… Continue reading Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained

Indian Dollar Transfers That Beat Some GOI Welfare Spends

Source– The post is based on the article “Indian Dollar Transfers That Beat Some GOI Welfare Spends” published in The Times of India on 20th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3 – Indian Economy – Money and Banking News- The article emphasis the importance of reducing the cost of remittances. Contents1 What is the news related to?2… Continue reading Indian Dollar Transfers That Beat Some GOI Welfare Spends

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