Source: The post is based on an article “Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations” published in The Hindu on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: declining forex reserves and concerns associated with it News: The Ukraine crisis and the U.S. Federal Reserve’s tight monetary policy have led to the depreciation of the rupee and other… Continue reading Strengthening dollar shrinks foreign reserves across nations
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Bump, bump, bump: National highways are painfully potholed as only building them is a priority, maintenance is lax
Source: The post is based on the article “Bump, bump, bump: National highways are painfully potholed as only building them is a priority, maintenance is lax” published in The Times of India on 18th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the condition of National Highways in India News: The… Continue reading Bump, bump, bump: National highways are painfully potholed as only building them is a priority, maintenance is lax
Oil Production in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s domestic crude oil production has been on a consistent decline. In FY2021-22, it slipped to 28.4 million metric tonnes (MMT). This is the lowest domestic oil production in over two decades. India is the third-largest consumer of oil in the world. Low domestic oil production forces India to meet… Continue reading Oil Production in India – Explained, pointwise
The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises
Source: The post is based on an article “The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: findings of the Nobel Prize winner in economics News: This article highlights the role played by financial sector and banks in particular, in the development of modern economies. Nobel Prize… Continue reading The bigger picture of intermediation, financial crises
State-owned firms must play by the same rules
Source: The post is based on an article “State-owned firms must play by the same rules” published in Live Mint on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Growth and Development News: The tussle between Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL) and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) highlights the issue of payment delays made by government… Continue reading State-owned firms must play by the same rules
Securing India’s cyberspace
Source– The post is based on the article “Securing India’s cyberspace” published in The Indian Express on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Basics of cyber security Relevance– Military application of quantum technology and its challenges for internal security. News- The article explains the vulnerability of India cyberspace due to military applications of quantum technology. It… Continue reading Securing India’s cyberspace
Empowering farmers is essential for the broad prosperity of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Empowering farmers is essential for the broad prosperity of India” published in the Livemint on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to Direct and Indirect Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Relevance: About the fertilizer sector. News: To realise the vision of ‘Sabka Saath,… Continue reading Empowering farmers is essential for the broad prosperity of India
About food-processing industry: Food growers can be processors too
Source: The post is based on the article “Food growers can be processors too” published in the Business Standard on 17th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Processing and Related Industries in India Relevance: About the present state of India’s food-processing industry(FPIs) News: The food-processing industry, despite impressive growth over the past few years,… Continue reading About food-processing industry: Food growers can be processors too
[Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction With the advent of 5G Technology it is expected that there will be significant rise in towers, small cells and BT Stations (Base Transceiver). It is feared that it will result in accelerating Green House Gas (GHG) and Carbon emissions, contributing to global warming. To reduce the adverse effect on… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
Do not ignore the role of woman livestock farmer
Source– The post is based on the article “Do not ignore the role of woman livestock farmer” published in The Hindu on 15th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture Relevance– Feminisation of agriculture News- The article explains the challenges faced by women in livestock farming. Livestock sector accounts for 5% of national income and 28% of… Continue reading Do not ignore the role of woman livestock farmer
