Source: The post is based on the article “SC directions to benefit electricity consumers” published in Business Standard on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: concerns with discoms News: Discoms suffer loss and are mostly involved in litigations. Despite various compliance requirements, discoms continue to be a drag on the economy. SC has recently… Continue reading SC directions to benefit electricity consumers
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Anatomy of a bank failure
Source– The post is based on the article “Anatomy of a bank failure” published in the “Business Standard” on 12th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to banking sector News– Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and its holding company, Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group (SVBFG), failed last March. This resulted in the failure of… Continue reading Anatomy of a bank failure
El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters
Source– The post is based on the article “El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters” published in the “mint” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography. GS3- Environment News– The latest spike in ocean temperature matters is a cause of concern. What are the impacts of rising ocean temperatures? Huge energy stored–… Continue reading El Niño amid heating oceans: We’re now in uncharted waters
Labour rules of states encourage inspector raj
Source- The post is based on the article “Labour rules of states encourage inspector raj” published in “The Indian Express” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance– Labour reforms News– The article explains the recent labour reforms introduced by central government and their impacts. It also explains the employment needs and… Continue reading Labour rules of states encourage inspector raj
Economic weather warning
Source- The post is based on the article “Economic weather warning” published in the “The Indian Express” on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Inflation– The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) meeting gives the impression that inflation is well under control. This is good from a policy stance but is worrying for households. They are… Continue reading Economic weather warning
A ground view of the Indian Space Policy 2023
Source- The post is based on the article “A ground view of the Indian Space Policy 2023” published in “The Hindu” on 10th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space News– Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released the Indian Space Policy 2023. Contents1 What are some facts about the space… Continue reading A ground view of the Indian Space Policy 2023
Balancing regulatory approaches
Source: The post is based on the article “Balancing regulatory approaches” published in Business Standard on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy – Capital Market Relevance: concerns with SEBI News: There have been debates over whether regulators should follow a principle-based or rule-based approach (PBA or RBA) in framing regulations for the financial markets. Contents1… Continue reading Balancing regulatory approaches
Fortifying food security – WTO norms should be made more realistic
Source: The post is based on the article “Fortifying food security – WTO norms should be made more realistic” published in the Business Standard on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: food security. Relevance: About issues with AoA. News: Recently, the agriculture committee of the World Trade Organization (WTO) held a special session in Geneva. In that,… Continue reading Fortifying food security – WTO norms should be made more realistic
The SVB crash could cue how to fortify banks in India
Source: The post is based on the article “The SVB crash could cue how to fortify banks in India” published in the Livemint on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About SVB failure and its lesson for India. News: The collapse in the US of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) might… Continue reading The SVB crash could cue how to fortify banks in India
Snap judgment – Every birth or death should not be seen as success or failure of Project Cheetah
Source: The post is based on the article “Snap judgment – Every birth or death should not be seen as success or failure of Project Cheetah” published in The Hindu on 11th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About issues in India’s cheetah reintroduction project. News: It is almost three months since South… Continue reading Snap judgment – Every birth or death should not be seen as success or failure of Project Cheetah
