API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done

Source: The post is based on the article “API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done” published in The Times of India on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: India dependency on imports for APIs News: The article discusses… Continue reading API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done

Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: higher import duty and problems associated with it News: The government is planning to raise import duties on all non-essential items.… Continue reading Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned

The Biodiversity Commitment

Source: The post is based on an article “The Biodiversity Commitment” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) News: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been concluded in the Montreal, Canada recently. The Montreal meeting was the 15th edition of this conference also known… Continue reading The Biodiversity Commitment

India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats

Source: The post is based on the article “Defending against cyber threats” published in the Business Standard on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Basics of cyber security. Relevance: About India’s cyber threats. News: The recent cyberattack at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences is a stark reminder that no entity is safe from cyber… Continue reading India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats

A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away

Source: The post is based on the article “A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Biodiversity conservation News: The article discusses about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that took place in Montreal, Canada recently and the… Continue reading A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away

The era of free data is over — the law is coming for Big Tech

Source– The post is based on the article “The era of free data is over — the law is coming for Big Tech” published in The Indian Express on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT Relevance– Issues related to emerging digital space News– The article explains the increasing relevance of… Continue reading The era of free data is over — the law is coming for Big Tech

The cost to the country just for savings in CTC

Source– The post is based on the article “The cost to the country just for savings in CTC” published in The Indian Express on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance– Issues related to informal economy News– The article explains the issue of increasing casual and contractual employment in India. Contents1 What… Continue reading The cost to the country just for savings in CTC

About the Competition Act 2002: Gatekeepers of digital markets

Source: The post is based on the article “Gatekeepers of digital markets” published in the Business Standard on 20th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About Competition Act 2002. News: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently issued a series of orders penalising entities… Continue reading About the Competition Act 2002: Gatekeepers of digital markets

Nuclear fusion may offer India a clean-energy pathway

Source: The post is based on the article “Nuclear fusion may offer India a clean-energy pathway” published in the Livemint on 20th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Science and Technology developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Relevance: About nuclear fission. News: Scientists in the United States have for the first time achieved… Continue reading Nuclear fusion may offer India a clean-energy pathway

Passport To Justice: Can AI Help Cut Pendency Dramatically?

Source: The post is based on the article “Passport To Justice: Can AI Help Cut Pendency Dramatically?” published in The Times of India on 19th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: use of AI in solving pendency of cases News: India has a large pendency of cases and it takes a lot of time… Continue reading Passport To Justice: Can AI Help Cut Pendency Dramatically?

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