Source: The post is based on the article “The jobs & technology trade-off” published in the Business Standard on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment. Relevance: About job-displacing technology. News: The negative impact of technological progress on jobs is often ignored. With India’s G20 presidency, India is expected to bring a human-centric approach to… Continue reading The jobs & technology trade-off
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Fiscal Deficit in India: Trends and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Fiscal Deficit?3 What has been trend of India’s Fiscal Deficit?4 What are the reasons for high Fiscal Deficit in India?4.1 Revenue Side4.2 Expenditure Side4.3 Others5 What are the reasons for non-adherence to the FRBM Act?6 What are the harmful impacts of high Fiscal Deficit?7… Continue reading Fiscal Deficit in India: Trends and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality
Source– The post is based on the article “It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality” published in the mint on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News– The article explains the case of levying wealth tax in India .… Continue reading It’s time to consider a wealth tax that may lessen Indian inequality
Being pragmatic about energy sources
Source: The post is based on the article “Being pragmatic about energy sources” published in Business Standard on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with adoption of clean energy. News: The Russia-Ukraine war has again made countries dependent on fossil fuels for energy generation which has impacted the adoption of clean energy. What… Continue reading Being pragmatic about energy sources
‘Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law’
Source– The post is based on the article “Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law” published in The Indian Express on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to banking and monetary policy News– The article explains the issue of legality of demonetisation by… Continue reading ‘Demonetisation arose from the Centre …it should have enacted a law’
Status of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)?3 What is the current status of NPAs in India?4 What were the reasons for NPA Crisis?5 What steps were taken to address the NPA Crisis?5.1 RBI5.2 Government5.3 Schemes for Settlement of NPAs6 What should be done going ahead? Introduction In the recently released Financial… Continue reading Status of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) – Explained, pointwise
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
