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 

Young and waiting: India’s public examination and recruitment system is failing its youth

Source: This post is based on the article “Young and waiting: India’s public examination and recruitment system is failing its youth” published in the Indian Express on 30th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the India’s public examination and recruitment… Continue reading Young and waiting: India’s public examination and recruitment system is failing its youth

RBI and the rupee: To break a free fall or not to

Source: This post is based on the article “RBI and the rupee: To break a free fall or not to” published in the Indian Express on 30th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy; Issues and Challenges pertaining to growth and development of the Indian Economy  Relevance: Macroeconomic conditions; Rupee Depreciation   News: The Indian rupee has… Continue reading RBI and the rupee: To break a free fall or not to

Plain Way To Make Planes Safe 

Source: The post is based on an article “Plain way to make planes safe” published in The Times of India on 29th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure; Aviation Sector Relevance: Safety in Aviation Sector News: Recently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an order to a budget airline. DGCA curbed its schedule… Continue reading Plain Way To Make Planes Safe 

A grand strategy for technology 

Source: The post is based on an article “A grand strategy for technology” published in the Business Standard on 29th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology; Indigenization of Technology and Developing New Technology. Relevance: Research and Development Spending in India; innovation and Entrepreneurship News: In India, Research and Development… Continue reading A grand strategy for technology 

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