Source: The post is based on the article “Global arms sales: Change is underway” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Defence Relevance: Increasing arms sales of China and India News: There has been an increase in arms sales from countries in the Asia-Oceania region in 2021. This article discusses the shifting pattern… Continue reading Global arms sales: Change is underway
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Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Source: The post is based on the article “Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority” published in Business Standard on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: concerns associated with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). News: The Reserve Bank of India has released the “Trend and Progress in Banking… Continue reading Speed and capacity – Restoring trust in IBC must be a priority
Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining
Source: The post is based on the article “Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining” published in the mint on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Industrial policy. GS1- Economic geography Relevance: Important minerals for economy News: The article explains the issues faced by the mining sector in India. It also explains the reasons… Continue reading Mineral-intensive growth would need the country to ease mining
Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex
Source: The post is based on the article “Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex” published in The Times of India on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management. Relevance: About counterintelligence capabilities. News: Recently, a Russian businessman-politician, a known critic of Putin, and his… Continue reading Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex
India’s Foreign Trade Agreements (FTAs): Approach and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)?3 What is the relationship between Multilateralism under the WTO Regime and the FTAs?4 What are the benefits of FTAs?5 What are the challenges associated with FTAs?6 What should be India’s approach regarding the FTAs?7 Conclusion Introduction The Government has pushed the pace of… Continue reading India’s Foreign Trade Agreements (FTAs): Approach and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023
Source– The post is based on the article “China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023” published in The Indian Express on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Foreign policy and changing international dynamics News– The article explains the strategic scenario across the world that matters for India foreign policy… Continue reading China, West, G20 Presidency: Opportunities & concerns for India in 2023
No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Source: The post is based on the article “No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: decision of government on NFSA News: The government has decided to allow free… Continue reading No free lunches – The free food scheme is driven by electoral considerations, but its long-term fiscal risks outweigh the short-term gains
Input cost pressure – on increasing milk prices
Source: This post is created based on the article “Input cost pressure” published in Business Standard on 28th December 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Industries and industrial policies News: The dairy sector in the National Capital Region of Delhi is experiencing difficulties due to a short supply and high cost of cattle feed and… Continue reading Input cost pressure – on increasing milk prices
Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19: Working and Benefits – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 How does the immune system fight pathogens?3 What are the key players in Mucosal Immunity?4 How does the COVID-19 virus enter the body?5 How do Nasal Vaccines for COVID-19 work?6 What advantage do Nasal Vaccines have against COVID-19?7 Conclusion Introduction India’s first nasal vaccine for COVID-19, iNCOVACC, will be… Continue reading Nasal Vaccine for COVID-19: Working and Benefits – Explained, pointwise
Gear up wisely to clamp down on important digital intermediaries
Source: The post is based on the article “Gear up wisely to clamp down on important digital intermediaries” published in the mint on 27th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issue related to fair competition in market. News: The article explains the Parliamentary Committee report on anti-competitive practices by big tech companies prevalent in… Continue reading Gear up wisely to clamp down on important digital intermediaries
