Popularize the e-rupee even at the cost of UPI

Source: The post is based on the article “Popularize the e-rupee even at the cost of UPI” published in the Livemint on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About the promoting e-rupee and concerns associated with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). News: Recently, the supreme court upheld the demonetization… Continue reading Popularize the e-rupee even at the cost of UPI

The path to decarbonisation in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Source– The post is based on the article “The path to decarbonisation in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict” published in The Indian Express on 2nd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure: Energy Relevance– Issues related to energy markets News– The article explains the major changes happening in international energy markets. It also explains the future… Continue reading The path to decarbonisation in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The International Year of Millets: how India’s govt can promote the cereals in 2023

Source: The post is based on an article “The International Year of Millets: how India’s govt can promote the cereals in 2023” published in The Indian Express on 2nd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: benefits and challenges associated millets News:  The effort of India has led the United Nations to declare 2023 as the… Continue reading The International Year of Millets: how India’s govt can promote the cereals in 2023

The danger of deepfakes

Source: The post is based on an article “The danger of deepfakes” published in The Hindu on 2nd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: concerns associated with deepfake technology. News: The article discusses the problems associated with deepfake technology and measures needed to tackle those. What are deepfakes? They are digital media-video, audio, and… Continue reading The danger of deepfakes

Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023” published in the Business Standard on 2nd January 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About gas-based economy in India. News: Indian natural gas business is key to the country achieving its… Continue reading Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023

Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs): Challenges in Regulation – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs)?3 What steps have been taken to regulate Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs)?4 What are the challenges in regulating Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs)?5 What should be done going ahead?6 Conclusion Introduction The first meeting of G20’s Finance Track was held recently in Bengaluru. Regulation of… Continue reading Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs): Challenges in Regulation – Explained, pointwise

Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality

Source: The post is based on the article “Sobering year end reality” published in Business Standard on 31st December 2022.  Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: Concerns with the free distribution of food grains.  News: The government has recently allowed free food grains under NFSA till December 2023 and discontinued PMGKAY. This article discusses the impact of… Continue reading Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality

Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities

Source: The post is based on the article “Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities” published in Business Standard and “Ring Fencing Data – Ransomware attacks are rising fast. India needs to be ready. And the data bill must factor this in” published in “The Times of India” on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Cyber Security… Continue reading Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities

Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste

Source: The post is based on the article “Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste” published in Business Standard on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with waste disposal in India News: The article discusses the impact of waste imports in India and problems with their inadequate regulation. What is… Continue reading Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste

Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud

Source– The post is based on the article “Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Use of biometrics for security News– The article explains the use of Voice Technology for improving cybersecurity Contents1 What is the status of bank and cyber… Continue reading Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud

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