G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism

Source– The post is based on the article “G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism” published in The Indian Express on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Global groupings Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Group of Twenty foreign ministers, who met in Delhi this week were not able to agree on a final statement.… Continue reading G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism

Combining social welfare and capital markets through SSE

Source: The post is based on an article “Combining social welfare and capital markets through SSE” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: About Social Stock Exchange News: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given approval to the National Stock Exchange of India to set up a… Continue reading Combining social welfare and capital markets through SSE

New thermal plants: A reality check

Source: The post is based on an article “New thermal plants: A reality check” published in Business Standard on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: concerns associated with recommendation of the draft National Electricity Plan. News: Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has been given the task to frame the National Electricity Plan (NEP). The draft… Continue reading New thermal plants: A reality check

SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation

Source– The post is based on the article “SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation” published in The Indian Express on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance: Money and capital markets News- Recently, Hindenburg Research published a report levelling several allegations against the Adani… Continue reading SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation

States have a large role in ensuring capital formation

Source– The post is based on the article “States have a large role in ensuring capital formation” published in the mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Capital expenditure News- The Central government is continuing with its focus on capital expenditure. Capital expenditure by states has also drawn the attention of policymakers.… Continue reading States have a large role in ensuring capital formation

Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered

Source: The post is based on an article “Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered” published in Business Standard on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Concerns associated with developmental project on the Great Nicobar Island. News: The government has recently given the clearance for the development of a project on the Great… Continue reading Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered

India’s Sustainable Development Goals | SDGs – Performance So Far – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What are SDGs?3 About the Lancet survey4 What is the status of India’s SDG performance according to the Lancet study?5 What are the positive aspects of India’s SDG performance highlighted in the Lancet survey?6 What is the reason for India’s poor SDG performance?7 What are the initiatives taken by… Continue reading India’s Sustainable Development Goals | SDGs – Performance So Far – Explained, pointwise

Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office

Source: The post is based on the article “Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heat waves. News: February was generally considered as a ‘spring’ and a ‘winter month’ by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and usually… Continue reading Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office

Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared

Source– The post is based on the article “Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared” published in The Indian Express on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Earthquake induced disasters News- The destruction caused by earthquakes in Turkey should be alarming for us. Nearly 58% of the Indian landmass is vulnerable… Continue reading Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared

The country must work at raising productivity growth

Source– The post is based on the article “The country must work at raising productivity growth” published in the mint on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Factors impacting growth of Indian economy News- The recent budgets have hiked capital expenditure substantially but there is less focus on improving productivity of… Continue reading The country must work at raising productivity growth

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