Source: The post is based on the article “The global threat to our food security” published in the Live Mint on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: Threat to Food Security News: Recently, data on inflation suggests a softening of the trend of rising inflation in retail prices. Much of the… Continue reading The global threat to our food security
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Making out a case for the other UBI in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Making out a case for the other UBI in India” published in “The Hindu” on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Inclusive growth Relevance: Universal Basic Insurance (UBI) News: Universal basic income (UBI) and Universal basic insurance became a hot debate in policy circles across the globe,… Continue reading Making out a case for the other UBI in India
ONORC Scheme: Grains Of Transformation
Source: The post is based on the article “Grains of Transformation” published in The Times of India on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues of Buffer Stocks and Food Security; Relevance: One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) Scheme News: In the recent past, the Central government had launched the One Nation One Ration Card… Continue reading ONORC Scheme: Grains Of Transformation
How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack
Source: The post is based on the article “How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack” published in the Indian Express on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Security Challenges and their Management in Border Areas Relevance: Maritime Security News: Last week, an unmanned yacht (Lady Han), carrying a cache of arms and AK-47 rifles, live… Continue reading How a 16-foot yacht points to nation’s vulnerability to a terror attack
Water Of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Water of India” published in The Times of India on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, – Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; ; Ecology and Environment Relevance: Water efficiency, climate change, water resources… Continue reading Water Of India
Chips for growth
Source: The post is based on an article “Chips for growth” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and industrial policies News: India’s attempt to enter the global semiconductor market with a government commitment of $10 billion is well-timed. But the policy decision must be followed up with a lot of work on the… Continue reading Chips for growth
Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions
Source: The post is based on an article “Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions” published in The Business Standard on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and technology and their effects on everyday life News: Increasing range and unrestricted use of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), is a matter of global concern. What are Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems… Continue reading Drone strikes: Targeted killings raise troubling questions
Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
Source: The post is based on an article “Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending” published in Live Mint on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Financial Institutions Context: The internet has revolutionized digital businesses. Many such businesses are practicing unfair business practices and nil accountability. Fintech is fast becoming one such business. Fintech promised efficient and… Continue reading Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
Let UPI stay successful as a special public good
Source: The post is based on the article “Let UPI stay successful as a special public good” published in Live Mint on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: Issues associated with UPI. News: No service is costless but some deserve a public subsidy. While UPI is our prime mover in the online payments space, we could also count… Continue reading Let UPI stay successful as a special public good
Investing abroad rules revamped to increase ease
Source: The post is based on the article “Investing abroad rules revamped to increase ease” published in The Business Standard on 24th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy. News: The Union government recently, strengthened overseas investment rules for Indian entities to impart greater clarity and improve the ease of doing business. Why overseas investment rule is needed? India doesn’t have… Continue reading Investing abroad rules revamped to increase ease
