Source: The post is based on the article “Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023” published in the Business Standard on 2nd January 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About gas-based economy in India. News: Indian natural gas business is key to the country achieving its… Continue reading Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023
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Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs): Challenges in Regulation – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs)?3 What steps have been taken to regulate Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs)?4 What are the challenges in regulating Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs)?5 What should be done going ahead?6 Conclusion Introduction The first meeting of G20’s Finance Track was held recently in Bengaluru. Regulation of… Continue reading Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs): Challenges in Regulation – Explained, pointwise
Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality
Source: The post is based on the article “Sobering year end reality” published in Business Standard on 31st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: Concerns with the free distribution of food grains. News: The government has recently allowed free food grains under NFSA till December 2023 and discontinued PMGKAY. This article discusses the impact of… Continue reading Free distribution of food grains: Sobering year end reality
Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities
Source: The post is based on the article “Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities” published in Business Standard and “Ring Fencing Data – Ransomware attacks are rising fast. India needs to be ready. And the data bill must factor this in” published in “The Times of India” on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Cyber Security… Continue reading Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities
Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste
Source: The post is based on the article “Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste” published in Business Standard on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns with waste disposal in India News: The article discusses the impact of waste imports in India and problems with their inadequate regulation. What is… Continue reading Dumping ground – India is a key importer of hazardous waste
Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud
Source– The post is based on the article “Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Use of biometrics for security News– The article explains the use of Voice Technology for improving cybersecurity Contents1 What is the status of bank and cyber… Continue reading Leveraging voice technology to combat cyber-fraud
Global arms sales: Change is underway
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
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
