Source: The post is based on the article “The Job Question– An extensive study finds troubling facts hidden in good headline employment numbers” published in “Times of India” on 25th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Employment News: This article says India’s economy recovered well after the pandemic with a 9.1% rise in GDP. But, jobs,… Continue reading The Job Question – on unemployment data
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Ethanol – a saviour that gives savings
Source– The post is based on the article “Ethanol – a saviour that gives savings” published in the “The Indian Express” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Energy News– The article explains the case of ethanol blending in India Contents1 Why are biofuels the need of the day?2 What are efforts made… Continue reading Ethanol – a saviour that gives savings
A light-bulb moment for the Indian fan market
Source– The post is based on the article “A light-bulb moment for the Indian fan market” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Industries and industrial policies News– The article explain the issue of energy efficiency of ceiling fans for sustainable energy transition Why ceiling fans are crucial for… Continue reading A light-bulb moment for the Indian fan market
Unlocking MSME potential- Digital tools are crucial for expanding their reach and unleashing growth
Source: The post is based on the article “Unlocking MSME potential- Digital tools are crucial for expanding their reach and unleashing growth” published in “Business standard” on 22nd September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Industries (MSMEs) & GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article discusses the challenges… Continue reading Unlocking MSME potential- Digital tools are crucial for expanding their reach and unleashing growth
Navigating the evolving trade landscape
Source: The post is based on the article “Navigating the evolving trade landscape” published in Business Standard on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Industrial Policy Relevance: About changing Industrial policy News: World trade is changing significantly, with the US and EU governments shifting their focus from traditional trade policies to industrial policies.… Continue reading Navigating the evolving trade landscape
Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing
Source– The post is based on the article “Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing” published in the “Live Mint” on 21st September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance – Issue related to financial sector News – The Reserve Bank of India made regulatory changes to the microfinance sector in March 2022.… Continue reading Let’s not conflate microfinance with self-help group financing
R S Sharma on PM-WANI’s potential to transform India’s digital public infrastructure
Source– The post is based on the article “R S Sharma on PM-WANI’s potential to transform India’s digital public infrastructure” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure – Digital Infrastructure News– The article explains the PM-WANI scheme of Indian government Contents1 How has the state of connectivity has undergone a… Continue reading R S Sharma on PM-WANI’s potential to transform India’s digital public infrastructure
A chocolate nudge can serve a public purpose
Source: The post is based on the article “A chocolate nudge can serve a public purpose” published in “Live mint” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Banking News: The State Bank of India (SBI) is using behavioral cues and AI technology to detect potential loan defaulters. It is employing a friendly approach, like home… Continue reading A chocolate nudge can serve a public purpose
Empowering MSMEs for export success
Source: The post is based on the article “Empowering MSMEs for export success” published in Business standard on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. News: The article discusses the potential of India’s MSMEs in global trade, highlighting their challenges in scaling and exporting. It suggests reforms, like… Continue reading Empowering MSMEs for export success
Flight to self-sufficiency-AF orders are increasing domestic production
Source: The post is based on the article “Flight to self-sufficiency-AF orders are increasing domestic production” published in “Business standard” on 19th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- investment model News: Airbus gave the first C-295 plane to the Indian Air Force (IAF). India will make 40 more with Tata’s help. This will create many jobs… Continue reading Flight to self-sufficiency-AF orders are increasing domestic production
