Source: This post has been created based on the article “The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand” published in LiveMint on 17th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. GS Paper 3… Continue reading The materiality and morality of Net Zero should go hand in hand
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A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
Source: The post is based on the article “A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position” published in “Business standard” on 17th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Infrastructure News: The article discusses the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) in India, which will speed up freight transport. Despite benefits, it faced delays, cost overruns, and… Continue reading A new beginning- Freight corridors should improve logistics position
The puzzles of defence economics
Source: This post is created based on the article ‘The puzzles of defence economics’, published in Business Standard on 16th October 2023. UPSC syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Issues associated with Industrial policies News: The article discusses the impact of recent conflicts, such as the Israeli action in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, on… Continue reading The puzzles of defence economics
The economic mosaic
Source: The post is based on the article “The economic mosaic” published in Business Standard on 14th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: Findings of the RBI survey on key economic sector News: The RBI has recently conducted a survey of consumer and business opinions, offering insights beyond just… Continue reading The economic mosaic
Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Will bankers ever learn?” published in Business Standard on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: About proposed changes to Basel-III norms. News: US regulators are proposing some changes to capital requirements under Basel-III norms. Contents1 What are the proposed changes?2… Continue reading Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and… Continue reading Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?
The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices
Source: The post is based on the article “The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices” published in “Live mint” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Ecology and environment- Pollution (carbon trading) News: The article discusses the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which affects imports by considering their carbon emissions and… Continue reading The EU’s CBAM has lent urgency to fair carbon prices
Freebies: A zero-sumgame
Source: The post is based on the article “Freebies: A zero-sumgame” published in “Business standard” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies News: The article discusses the negative impacts of government subsidies and policies on farmers in India, especially in Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. It highlights… Continue reading Freebies: A zero-sumgame
The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s
Source: The post is based on the article “The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s, the current generation can no longer take global peace and lifelong economic progress for granted” published in “Business standard” on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- growth and development News: The article discusses significant global progress… Continue reading The lucky cohort- Unlike those born in the 1940s and 50s
Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
Source: The post is based on the article “Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough. Real change needs 8% growth” published in The Times of India on 12th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: measures needed for India to increase… Continue reading Good, Do Better – For India, to be the fastest growing major economy isn’t enough
