We need an orderly transition from coal to renewables

Source: The post is based on an article “We need an orderly transition from coal to renewables” published in the Indian Express on 18th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure: Energy, ports, roads etc. Relevance: Energy Security and Energy Transition News: Since the onset of the pandemic and over the past few months, after the… Continue reading We need an orderly transition from coal to renewables

The rise in the incidence of digital fraud

Source: This post is based on the article “The rise in the incidence of digital fraud” published in Business Standard on 17th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy – Money and Banking Relevance: Financial fraud in the banking sector and related issues Context: Over the years, there has been a significant change in the types… Continue reading The rise in the incidence of digital fraud

Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox

Source: The post is based on the article “Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox” published in The Hindu on 16th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of biotechnology. Relevance: To understand the spread of Monkeypox. News: India reported its first laboratory-confirmed, imported case of monkeypox virus from Kerala. To… Continue reading Time for vigilance-Increased testing and building awareness, not stigmatisation, can stop spread of monkeypox

Stamp out this hate speech manufacturing network

Source: The post is based on the article “Stamp out this hate speech manufacturing network” published in The Hindu on 16th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: To understand the political nexus between hate speech and Political Parties. News: The recent attack on a judge of the Supreme Court… Continue reading Stamp out this hate speech manufacturing network

Ensuring nutrition security

Source: The post is based on an article “Ensuring nutrition security” published in the Business Standard on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Issues and Challengers pertaining to buffer stock and PDS System Relevance: Food Security News: In the recent periods, the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) and the United Nations report on the State… Continue reading Ensuring nutrition security

In defence of the Aravallis

Source: The post is based on an article “In defence of the Aravalli’s” published in the Live Mint on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: Draft National Capital Region Plan 2041 News: In recent days, the government has released the draft NCR Regional Plan 2041. It contains a recent proposal from… Continue reading In defence of the Aravallis

The road to rolling out labour codes

Source: This post is based on the article “The road to rolling out labour codes” published in The Hindu on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy – Industrial policy and growth Relevance: Labour codes and related issues News: The Code on Wages (passed in Parliament in August, 2019), the Industrial Relations Code, the Code… Continue reading The road to rolling out labour codes

Is protectionism compatible with liberalisation?

Source: The post is based on the article “Is protectionism compatible with liberalisation?” published in The Hindu on 15th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Relevance: To understand India’s economic policy. News: The government is planning to liberalise India’s economy. But with policies such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, the government seems to protect the domestic… Continue reading Is protectionism compatible with liberalisation?

Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink

Source: This post is based on the article “Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink” published in Livemint on 14th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy Relevance: Monetary policy and related issues News: As crypto can weaken state control of capital flows, India’s policy of global integration must remain adaptable. We should not let… Continue reading Rupee convertibility is due for a crypto rethink

Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

Source: The post is based on an article “Bonn meets shows slim chance of action on climate change” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Ecology and Environment Relevance: United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) COP27 News: Recently, representatives from more than 100 countries met at Bonn to hold preliminary… Continue reading Somit Dasgupta writes: Bonn meet shows slim chance of action on climate change

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