Pulses are dearer- Shortfall in pulse production has spurred inflation

Source: The post is based on the article “Pulses are dearer- Shortfall in pulse production has spurred inflation. Government must ease restrictions, allow imports” published in “The Indian express” on 9th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. News: Due to lower monsoon rainfall, there’s less planting of pulses… Continue reading Pulses are dearer- Shortfall in pulse production has spurred inflation

‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition

Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition” published in New Indian Express on 9th September 2023 What is the News? On the eve of the G20 leadership summit, the Ministry of Culture has launched a ‘Bharat: The Mother of Democracy’ Portal. What is ‘Bharat: The… Continue reading ‘Bharat: Mother of Democracy’ portal launched at G20 exhibition

Why the RBI has proposed setting-up a Self Regulatory Organisation for fintechs

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the RBI has proposed setting-up a Self Regulatory Organisation for fintechs” published in Indian Express on 8th September 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Governor has called upon fintech entities to establish Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs). What are Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs)? Source: Economic… Continue reading Why the RBI has proposed setting-up a Self Regulatory Organisation for fintechs

Thali economics: How food inflation is pinching vegetarian households more, why September promises some respite

Source: The post is based on the article “Thali economics: How food inflation is pinching vegetarian households more, why September promises some respite” published in Indian Express on 9th September 2023 What is the News? According to a rating firm Crisil, the increase in food prices is affecting both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, with a… Continue reading Thali economics: How food inflation is pinching vegetarian households more, why September promises some respite

Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society News: The article talks about California becoming the first US state to pass… Continue reading Express View on caste in California- Law making caste-based discrimination illegal is a step forward. Prejudice must be brought into the light

India, US and the China anxiety- For Delhi and Washington, the other’s China choices matter

Source: The post is based on the article “Modi-Biden meet: India, US and the China anxiety- For Delhi and Washington, the other’s China choices matter. They must address each other’s concerns” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relation- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s… Continue reading India, US and the China anxiety- For Delhi and Washington, the other’s China choices matter

How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister Pralhad Joshi writes: How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks– The meet could consolidate India’s efforts to secure critical minerals’ supply chains” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Geography- natural resources & GS2- International relations – global grouping News: The… Continue reading How G20 will strengthen India’s building blocks

How to curb government’s fiscal irresponsibility

Source: The post is based on the article “How to curb government’s fiscal irresponsibility” published in “The Indian express” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- Fiscal policy News: The article discusses how India’s Fiscal Responsibility Law (FRBM Act, 2003) aimed to control government borrowing has been regularly bypassed. Due to a provision in the… Continue reading How to curb government’s fiscal irresponsibility

Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo

Source: The post is based on the article “Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo” published in Indian Express on 8th September 2023 What is the News? Scientists have successfully grown a “human embryo” in the lab without using an egg or sperm. How did scientists grow a human embryo… Continue reading Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo

Chandrayaan 3 success: India’s role in democratising space

Source– The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan 3 success: India’s role in democratising space” published in “The Indian Express” on 7th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance- International law related to outer space News– The article explains the the issues related to consideration of space as “global common” and explain the international… Continue reading Chandrayaan 3 success: India’s role in democratising space

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