Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
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Employment and participation
Source– The post is based on the article “Employment and participation” published in the Business Standard on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Facts and statistics about employment level in India News- The National Sample Survey Office has released its annual summary of the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The report covers… Continue reading Employment and participation
In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure
Source– The post is based on the article “In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Security issues related to Punjab News- The followers of Amrit Pal Singh, leader stormed the police station at Ajnala near Amritsar on February 23,… Continue reading In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure
Why India needs stable capital flows
Source– The post is based on the article “Why India needs stable capital flows” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: External sector of economy News- As per the RBI’s quarterly statistics, the current account deficit widened to 4.4% of GDP in the second… Continue reading Why India needs stable capital flows
Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules
Source– The post is based on the article “Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to e-waste News- In November 2022, the Ministry of Environment and Forests further notified a new set of e-waste rules. These rules will come into force… Continue reading Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules
In defence of financial globalisation
Source: The post is based on the article “In defence of financial globalisation” published in Business Standard on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Globalization Relevance: issues associated with financial globalization News: The article discusses the reasons why some countries fear financial globalization and what measures are needed to overcome the fear. Contents1 Why some countries… Continue reading In defence of financial globalisation
We need to democratically reimagine science
Source– The post is based on the article “We need to democratically reimagine science” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Issues related to science knowledge system News- Last week, an article in a mainstream publication claimed that the ‘shivling’ was proof that sages in ancient India knew… Continue reading We need to democratically reimagine science
Towards transparency in OTT regulation
Source– The post is based on the article “Towards transparency in OTT regulation” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Entertainment and broadcasting industry News- It has been two years since the government issued the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules through which the Ministry of… Continue reading Towards transparency in OTT regulation
RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks
Source– The post is based on the article “RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks” published in the mint on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: Issues related to banking sector News- The Reserve Bank of India recently proposed to adopt the Expected Credit Loss… Continue reading RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks
The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism
Source– The post is based on the article “The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism” published in The Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Economic scenario across the world News- The world economy is undergoing major changes in recent times. What is happening across the global… Continue reading The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism
