Investing in Nutritious Food Value Chains

Source-This post on Investing in Nutritious Food Value Chains has been created based on the article “Nutrition investments in agri-food sector can reduce gender inequalities: Report” published in “Down to Earth” on 3 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Food Processing and Related Industries Context– The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), a Swiss foundation, has… Continue reading Investing in Nutritious Food Value Chains

Pumped Storage Projects

Source-This post on Pumped Storage Projects has been created based on the article “The relevance of pumped storage projects” published in “The Hindu” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc Context-The Union Budget 2024-25 introduced a policy to boost pumped storage projects to help integrate renewable energy into… Continue reading Pumped Storage Projects

India’s Defence Procurement Challenges

Source-This post on India’s Defence Procurement Challenges has been created based on the article “Weapons and technology – In its procurement decisions, India faces a balance-of-power choice as it weighs its options between western democracies and Russia ” published in “Business Standard” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Changes in Industrial Policy and their… Continue reading India’s Defence Procurement Challenges

Seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals

Source: The post seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals has been created, based on the article “Seasonal climatic conditions, captivity major factors in parasitic infection prevalence among Indian zoo animals: Study” published in “Down To Earth” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- ecology, and environment Context: A study… Continue reading Seasonal conditions and captivity increase parasitic infections in zoo animals

Framework for evaluating wealth and spending

Source: The post framework for evaluating wealth and spending has been created, based on the article “An analysis of wealth creation could guide how it’s best spent” published in “Live Mints” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses a framework for evaluating wealth and spending based… Continue reading Framework for evaluating wealth and spending

Concerns with Removing Indexation

Source: The post concerns with removing indexation has been created, based on the article “On discarding indexation for LTCG” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to eliminate indexation for calculating long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, replacing… Continue reading Concerns with Removing Indexation

High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development

Source-This post on High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development has been created based on the article “AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics Context– The article emphasizes the need for high-quality data, the… Continue reading High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Potential and Challenges

Source- This post on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been created based on the article “Problem power“ published in “The Hindu“ on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The Indian government is planning to collaborate with the private sector to study and test Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).… Continue reading Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Potential and Challenges

New Focus of India’s Fiscal Policy

Source: The post new focus of India’s fiscal policy has been created, based on the article “FRBM rethink: Aim for clarity in India’s fiscal policy framework” published in “Live Mints” on 31st July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3-Economy- mobilization of resources Context: The article discusses India’s shift to a new fiscal policy focused on… Continue reading New Focus of India’s Fiscal Policy

Global Trade Trends and India’s Trade Policy

Source-This post on Global Trade Trends and India’s Trade Policy has been created based on the article “Global trade trends and Budget initiatives” published in “Business Standard” on 31 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context-The 2024 Union Budget introduced positive trade… Continue reading Global Trade Trends and India’s Trade Policy

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