Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money

Source: The post is based on the article “Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money” published in the Indian Express on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – money-laundering and its prevention. Relevance: About the changes to PMLA Act. News: The recent government notification has brought in the practising chartered accountants (CAs), company secretaries (CSes),… Continue reading Extending liability – New PMLA rules will help curb black money

The Maoists are still a threat

Source: The post is based on the article “The Maoists are still a threat” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel and a civilian driver. How… Continue reading The Maoists are still a threat

De-dollarisation: Will the greenback still be green?

Source: The post is based on the article “Will the greenback still be green?” published in The Hindu on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the de-dollarisation debate. News: As China, India, and Russia trying to trade using partner currencies for payment instead of… Continue reading De-dollarisation: Will the greenback still be green?

Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem

Source: The post is based on the article “Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem” published in the Indian Express on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism.. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel… Continue reading Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem

Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism

Source– The post is based on the article “Improve technology to detect IEDs” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to Maoism News– Ten jawans and a civilian driver, who were returning in a van following an anti­Maoist operation, were killed in a blast caused by an… Continue reading Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism

Open banking is helping revolutionize access to credit

Source: The post is based on the article “Open banking is helping revolutionize access to credit” published in Live Mint on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy, Money & Banking Relevance: measures adopted by the government to address the credit issues of MSMEs News: The article discusses issues with MSMEs in accessing credit from… Continue reading Open banking is helping revolutionize access to credit

[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Innovation in Space Tech – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Since its inception, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has played a vital role in driving innovation in space technology across various domains. From its beginnings in Thumba to becoming a global player, ISRO’s 53+ year journey has seen remarkable advancements. Especially in areas such as space transportation, infrastructure, science,… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Innovation in Space Tech – Explained, pointwise

What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails

Source: The post is based on the article “What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails” published in Business Standard on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: issues with Production-linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and regional free trade arrangements. News: The government is often criticized for… Continue reading What critics of the govt miss: Not much is lost if the PLI scheme fails

Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul

Source: The post is based on the article “Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul” published in The Hindu on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the challenges faced by Indian commercial aircraft operations. News: The Go Airlines, a low-cost carrier, became India’s… Continue reading Symptomatic stall – The aviation industry needs policy changes and regulatory overhaul

Manipur unrest and its impact on regional security – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Manipur has been grappling with unrest and violent protests, recently witnessing the first direct clashes between the Kuki-Zomi tribals and the Meiteis in three decades. With a complex cultural geography divided into ‘valley’ and ‘hill’ districts, the state has experienced longstanding ethnic tensions. The Manipur unrest poses significant challenges to… Continue reading Manipur unrest and its impact on regional security – Explained, pointwise

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