Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology

Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Relevance: To understand facial recognition technology. News: A recent RTI findings reveal that the Delhi Police treats matches of above 80%… Continue reading Delhi Police’s use of facial recognition technology

How free basics can help India grow rich?

Source: The post is based on an article “How free basics can help India grow rich” published in The Times of India on 20th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Inclusive Growth Relevance: The Universal Basic Income (UBI) News: Recently, countries like South Korea, Finland, and Canada have made some Universal Basic Income (UBI) experiments, while… Continue reading How free basics can help India grow rich?

Hard truths about India’s labour reforms

Source: The post is based on the article “Hard truths about India’s labour reforms” published in The Hindu on 19th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Relevance: About the impact of labour reforms. News: While the numbers of Indian billionaires increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds… Continue reading Hard truths about India’s labour reforms

Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy

Source: The post is based on an article “Soldiers, the silent Partners of Indian Democracy” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 The Security forces and their mandate Relevance: Role of Indian Armed Forces in Indian Democracy and reforms Context: Over the last 75 years, India has acquired the… Continue reading Soldiers, The Silent Partners of Indian Democracy

Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for private sector while protecting rights of workers

Source: The post is based on an article “Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for the private sector while protecting rights of workers” published in the Indian Express on 18th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment. Relevance:… Continue reading Solutions to India’s jobs problem lie in creating better regulatory conditions for private sector while protecting rights of workers

The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer

Source: The post is based on an article “The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer” published in the Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy Relevance: Power Sector Reforms News: The Government has launched the latest Revamped Distribution Sector scheme (RDSS), Contents1 About… Continue reading The woes of power: A moderate approach to the discom sector might be the answer

Power, a reality check

Source: The post is based on an article “Power, a reality check” published in the Indian Express on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy Relevance: Power Distribution Sector Reforms News: Recently, the Central government has come up with a Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in a series of attempts to tackle the challenges… Continue reading Power, a reality check

Required fundamental policy changes in science and technology: The coming 75 years

Source: The post is based on the article “The coming 75 years” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About the fundamental policy changes in science and technology. News: At present India spends just 0.7% of its GDP on… Continue reading Required fundamental policy changes in science and technology: The coming 75 years

Achievements of CSIR: High points in science, technology and innovation

Source: The post is based on the article “High points in science, technology and innovation” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About the achievements of CSIR. News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has undertaken its… Continue reading Achievements of CSIR: High points in science, technology and innovation

Sustainable environmental practices: Stepping back from an ecological abyss

Source: The post is based on the article “Stepping back from an ecological abyss” published in The Hindu on 17th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity: Conservation. Relevance: About the sustainable environmental practices. News: Chipko, Silent Valley, Narmada, Koel-Karo movements inspired many sustainable environmental practices. The government too responded with a series of forest, wildlife,… Continue reading Sustainable environmental practices: Stepping back from an ecological abyss

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