Source: The post is based on the article “Government’s own ‘gig workers’” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: To understand the Contractual jobs in government. News: While the Agnipath scheme has ignited a debate on the nature of jobs… Continue reading Contractual jobs in government: Government’s own ‘gig workers’
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Rethinking the coal issue
Source: The post is based on an article “Rethinking the coal issue” published in the Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure: Energy Sector Relevance: Coal Sector Reforms News: At present, the country has been frequently facing coal supply crises. India is compelled to import expensive coal to keep its thermal power… Continue reading Rethinking the coal issue
Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar
Source: The post is based on the article “Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: To understand the concept of promoting the Rupee in International Transactions. News: A number of… Continue reading Using a rupee route to get around a dominating dollar
How IAF’s hero became a villain
Source: The post is based on an article “How IAFs Hero became A Villain” published in The Times of India on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal and External Security; Various Security Forces and their mandate News: Recently, a fatal accident involving India’s MiG-21 aircraft took place, which is part of the Indian Air… Continue reading How IAF’s hero became a villain
Sowing the ‘AI’ seed for intelligent farming
Source: The post is based on an article “Sowing the ‘AI’ seed for intelligent farming” published in The Times of India on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – E-technology in the aid of farmers. Relevance: Application of the Artificial Intelligence in the Agriculture Sector News: The Telangana government has promoted the use of Artificial… Continue reading Sowing the ‘AI’ seed for intelligent farming
PMLA verdict, an erosion of constitutional buffers
Source: This post is based on the article “PMLA verdict, an erosion of constitutional buffers” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Money-laundering and its prevention. Relevance: About the issues surrounding PMLA. News: The Supreme Court in Vijay Madanlal Choudhary and Ors versus Union of India case upheld the provisions of the PMLA… Continue reading PMLA verdict, an erosion of constitutional buffers
Financial health of airline sector is the real cause for concern, not overblown safety issues
Source: The post is based on the article “Financial health of airline sector is the real cause for concern, not overblown safety issues” published in the Indian Express on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: To understand aviation safety in India. News: The recent incidents of airlines developing technical… Continue reading Financial health of airline sector is the real cause for concern, not overblown safety issues
India’s ‘wheat waiver’ WTO demand is risk-fraught
Source: This post is based on the article “India’s ‘wheat waiver’ WTO demand is risk-fraught” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Effects of liberalization on the economy Relevance: About the public stockholding (PSH) of food. News: Recently, India demanded World Trade Organization (WTO) to find a permanent solution to the issue… Continue reading India’s ‘wheat waiver’ WTO demand is risk-fraught
Post-pandemic surprises and where the indian economy truly stands today
Source: The post is based on an article “post-Pandemic surprises and where the Indian Economy truly stands today” published in the Business Standard on 29th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges Pertaining the growth and development of the Indian Economy Relevance: Macroeconomic Performance News: Recently, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its… Continue reading Post-pandemic surprises and where the indian economy truly stands today
Government bailouts are not the answer to india’s energy sector woes
Source: The post is based on an article “Government bailouts are not the answer to India’s energy sector woes” published in the Indian Express on 30th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy Relevance: Power Sector Reforms; DISCOMS News: Over the past few weeks, there has been much tension over India’s twin deficits, i.e., the… Continue reading Government bailouts are not the answer to india’s energy sector woes
