Does nuclear power have a role in our climate change strategy

Source: The post is based on the article “Does nuclear power have a role in our climate change strategy?” published in the Livemint on 4th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Energy. Relevance: About developing nuclear energy. News: The threat of climate change has prompted much-needed action to expand capacity in renewable energy (RE) generation. This includes not… Continue reading Does nuclear power have a role in our climate change strategy

Why are Blinkit workers protesting?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why are Blinkit workers protesting?” published in The Hindu on 3rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth, Development and employment Relevance: concern associated with gig workers News: The strike by Blinkit delivery agents has highlighted the situation of gig workers India. The article discusses the issues concerning gig… Continue reading Why are Blinkit workers protesting?

India’s gas policy has protected the consumer from global price volatility

Source- The post is based on the article “India’s gas policy has protected the consumer from global price volatility” published in “The Indian Express” on 3rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Energy News– The article explains the recently introduced APM pricing reforms. What are the major goals of these reforms? First, to protect Indians… Continue reading India’s gas policy has protected the consumer from global price volatility

Outlawing India’s tech tariffs

Source– The post is based on the article “Outlawing India’s tech tariffs” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – International Trade News- World Trade Organization dispute settlement panels have found India’s tariffs on certain information and communication technology products such as mobile phones inconsistent with India’s WTO… Continue reading Outlawing India’s tech tariffs

Virtual digital assets(VDAs) and India’s stand on it– Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s approach to regulating virtual digital assets (VDAs) is measured and considers the challenges posed by emerging technologies. The government has extended anti-money laundering provisions to VDA businesses and service providers, requiring them to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit-India. This move promotes transparency and aligns with global guidelines from… Continue reading Virtual digital assets(VDAs) and India’s stand on it– Explained, pointwise

De-dollarisation: the race to attain the status of global reserve currency

Source: The post is based on the article “De-dollarisation: the race to attain the status of global reserve currency” published in The Hindu on 3rd 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: There are evidences that countries are… Continue reading De-dollarisation: the race to attain the status of global reserve currency

The financial inclusion of women is set for a tech leap

Source: The post is based on the article “The financial inclusion of women is set for a tech leap” published in the Livemint on 3rd May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the financial inclusion of women. News: 56% of all these… Continue reading The financial inclusion of women is set for a tech leap

Roadmap to energy justice

Source: The post is based on the article “Roadmap to energy justice” published in The Indian Express on 2nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure – Energy Relevance: measures taken by India to cater its rising energy demand. News: India’s energy demand is growing. As per the BP energy outlook and IEA estimates, India will account… Continue reading Roadmap to energy justice

Labour laws’ fairness challenge

Source: The post is based on the article “Labour laws’ fairness challenge” published in Business Standard on 2nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment Relevance: concerns associated with amendments made in labour laws by some states. News: Some states have amended their labour laws and have brought changes. What are the changes brought by the states… Continue reading Labour laws’ fairness challenge

The death of another Nehruvian idea – on closure of Vigyan Prasar

Source– The post is based on the article “The death of another Nehruvian idea” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Government policies to promote science and technology News- An official press release of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) cryptically announced discontinuance of Vigyan Prasar, an… Continue reading The death of another Nehruvian idea – on closure of Vigyan Prasar

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