On the Solar energy mini-grids – energy security, with a little help from the Sun

This post on Solar energy mini-grids has been created based on the article ‘The small grid – energy security, with a little help from the Sun’, published in The Indian Express on 14th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Indian Economy – Infrastructure and Energy – Solar energy News: The article discusses… Continue reading On the Solar energy mini-grids – energy security, with a little help from the Sun

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping

Source: The post is based on the article “Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping” published in “Indian Express” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) grouping is meeting in San Francisco in the United States. What is Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)? Specifications Details Established in 1989… Continue reading Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): Xi-Biden to attend APEC grouping

Ben Gurion Canal Project

Source– This post ”Ben Gurion Canal Project” is based on the article ”A plan to join the Red Sea with Mediterranean — an alternative to the Suez Canal” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 November 2023. Why in the News? Ben Gurion Canal Project back in news after Israel pushes to destroy Hamas in… Continue reading Ben Gurion Canal Project

TB in India: A fight to the end

Source: The post is based on the article “TB in India: A fight to the end” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The article discusses India’s tuberculosis (TB) situation, with a particular emphasis on the findings and suggestions presented in… Continue reading TB in India: A fight to the end

India Finance Report on NBFCs

Source: The post is based on the article “India Finance Report: A warning against repeating past mistakes” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy- mobilisation of resources (banking sector) News: The article covers a CAFRAL report on India’s NBFCs, noting their improved capital and asset quality. It also expresses worry about increased bank… Continue reading India Finance Report on NBFCs

Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries

Source: The post is based on the article “Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the World Energy Outlook report 2023. The report has said that India’s Energy… Continue reading Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017: Why the IEA called it a ‘notable exception’ among developing countries

Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?

Source: The post is based on the article “Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?” published in “Indian Express” on 9th November 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the challenge to the Electoral Bonds Scheme. Before this Electoral Bonds (EB) Scheme, there… Continue reading Electoral Bonds and Electoral Trusts: What are they, and how do they differ?

Operation All Clear

Source– This post “Operation All Clear” is based on the article “Bhutan King’s India visit: Recalling Operation All Clear, which Bhutan launched against Assam’s insurgent groups” published in “The Indian Express” on 9 November 2023. Why in the News? Operation All Clear is in the news after Bhutan’s king three day visit to Assam. Why… Continue reading Operation All Clear

On Tax demands from the Gaming industry – On gaming industry rules

Source: This post on tax demands from the gaming industry is based on the article “On gaming industry rules, the Indian government is not following the letter of the law” published in ”Indian Express” on 8th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy – Mobilization of resources (Taxation). News: The article discusses… Continue reading On Tax demands from the Gaming industry – On gaming industry rules

India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The recent analysis of the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) data has revealed substantial disparities in the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension within Indian states and… Continue reading India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare

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