Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Issues of buffer stocks and food security; News: The Indian government is concerned about potential grain shortages due to possible El Niño effects on crops. It is… Continue reading Express View on Centre’s grain policy: Rice and fall

Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir

Source: The post is based on the article “Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- fundamental rights & Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, News: In this article author discusses how the Manipur government’s internet shutdown harms citizens by limiting their fundamental… Continue reading Manipur internet shutdowns: Forgetting the lessons from Kashmir

A new national foundation and the ease of doing research

Source: The post is based on the article “A new national foundation and the ease of doing research” published in “The Indian express” on 29th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved a bill that paves the way for the… Continue reading A new national foundation and the ease of doing research

Supreme Court to appoint DERC chairperson: What is the Delhi govt, L-G tussle over the post

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court to appoint DERC chairperson: What is the Delhi govt, L-G tussle over the post”  published in Indian Express on 28th July 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that it will appoint a chairperson for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on… Continue reading Supreme Court to appoint DERC chairperson: What is the Delhi govt, L-G tussle over the post

Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. News: A parliamentary panel, constituted after the 2015 award return controversy, wants Sahitya Akademi awardees to… Continue reading Express View on ‘award wapsi’: Writer’s choice

Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure

Source: The post is based on the article “Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure” published in “The Indian express” on 28th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. News: The author discusses challenges in the… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat expose: How to nudge India’s public health infrastructure

Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme”  published in Indian Express on 27th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS)?3 Why are organizations in Kerala opposing the RDSS project?4 What is the alternative suggested by the… Continue reading Why trade unions in Kerala are opposing Centre’s power sector revamp scheme

SEBI chief says instant settlement of trades in the works: What does it mean, and how will investors benefit?

Source: The post is based on the article “SEBI chief says instant settlement of trades in the works: What does it mean, and how will investors benefit?”  published in Indian Express on 25th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is meant by Trade Settlement?3 What has SEBI announced now?4 What will T+0 change… Continue reading SEBI chief says instant settlement of trades in the works: What does it mean, and how will investors benefit?

What is a no confidence motion?

Source– The post is based on the article “What is a no confidence motion?” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th July 2023. “A Parliament floor test would serve democracy” published in “Livemint” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Parliament- Conduct of Business Relevance: Parliamentary procedures News- Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla accepted the… Continue reading What is a no confidence motion?

On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy

Source: The post is based on the article “On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy” published in “The Indian express” on 27th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. & GS3- Environment conservation News: The European Union (EU) is starting a carbon tax on imports to… Continue reading On carbon burden, Europe’s glaring hypocrisy

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