Source: The post is based on the article “That pulses are not prioritised speaks of perverse policies that encourage crops requiring more water and chemical fertilisers” published in the Indian Express on 4th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Major crop-cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Relevance: About the reducing pulse cultivation in India. News: Pulses… Continue reading That pulses are not prioritised speaks of perverse policies that encourage crops requiring more water and chemical fertilisers
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5G power for India and Bharat
Source: The post is based on an article “5G power for India and Bharat” published in the Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Relevance: Communication Networks; 5G etc. News: Recently, the government carried out the 5G spectrum auction. Also, the Union Cabinet approved a mega… Continue reading 5G power for India and Bharat
Time for a global treaty on uber-deadly weapons
Source: The Post is based on an article “Time for a global treaty on uber-deadly weapons” published in the Live Mint on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Internal and External Security Relevance: The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022. News: Recently, The Ministry of External… Continue reading Time for a global treaty on uber-deadly weapons
Digital India is well positioned to make the most of globalization
Source: The post is based on the article “Digital India is well positioned to make the most of globalization” published in the Live Mint on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment; Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial… Continue reading Digital India is well positioned to make the most of globalization
Recall
A recall is a process by which citizens can remove an elected official from office before the end of their term. Recall elections are an important tool of direct democracy, as they allow citizens to hold elected officials accountable for their actions and decisions. Recall elections can be used to remove officials who are corrupt,… Continue reading Recall
Contractual jobs in government: Government’s own ‘gig workers’
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’
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
