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’
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Status of Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In the recently released Financial Stability Report (FSR), the RBI has noted that the Gross Non-performing Assets (GNPA) ratio has declined to a 7-year low of 5% in September 2022. It is expected to further improve to 4.9% by September 2023. However, the Report also notes that NPA ratio may… 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
Demand to exploration: Key warning signals for India’s gas industry in 2023
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
Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs): Challenges in Regulation – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The first meeting of G20’s Finance Track was held recently in Bengaluru. Regulation of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) emerged as a top priority agenda in the meeting. VDAs are a new evolving technology and are at the intersection of finance, economy and technology. The concerns associated with the exploitation 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
