On Bihar’s prohibition policy: A costly ban

Source– The post is based on the article “on Bihar’s prohibition policy: A costly ban” published in “Indian Express” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Social Issues News: Bihar government amended the stern Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, which banned liquor in Bihar. The amendment is moved to relax the rules… Continue reading On Bihar’s prohibition policy: A costly ban

Why India and China are stronger as partners

Source– The post is based on the article “Why India and China are stronger as partners” published in “The Indian Express” on 2nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements News- The article explains the potential of bilateral relationship between India and China. What are the growth prospects of the Indian and Chinese economy?… Continue reading Why India and China are stronger as partners

RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?

Source: The post is based on the article “RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?” published in the Indian Express on 1st June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the evergreening of loans?3 What are the approaches used by banks for evergreening loans?4 What does the evergreening of loans mean?5 What… Continue reading RBI governor cautions against evergreening of loans: Are banks, corporates still window-dressing loans?

BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?

Source: The post is based on the article “BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?” published in the Indian Express on 2nd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is BRICS?3 What are the key highlights of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting agenda?4 What is the significance of the expansion of BRICS members?5 What… Continue reading BRICS FM meeting in South Africa: What’s on the agenda?

Getting multipolarity wrong

Source– The post is based on the article “Getting multipolarity wrong” published in the “The Indian Express” on 1st June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance- Shape and structure of world order News– In his article C. Raja Mohan ‘India’s multipolar myths’ C. Raja Mohan has dismissed the long held view that the emerging structure… Continue reading Getting multipolarity wrong

The new Parliament House: More than a building

Source: The post is based on the article “The new Parliament House: More than a building” published in The Indian Express on 1st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Relevance: Deteriorating role of the Parliament News: The article explains the… Continue reading The new Parliament House: More than a building

India – Switzerland relationship: Fighting together for a peaceful world 

Source: The post is based on the article “Fighting together for a peaceful world” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st May 2023.  Syllabus: GS2 – International relations. Relevance: About India – Switzerland relationship.   News: The article explains the foreign policy priorities of Switzerland and its convergence with Indian foreign policy.  What are… Continue reading India – Switzerland relationship: Fighting together for a peaceful world 

Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled

Source: The post is based on the article “Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Article 298 and Article 299 of the Indian Constitution?3 What is the objective behind Article… Continue reading Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruled

Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?

Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has conceptualized a Lightweight Payment and Settlements System. What is the Lightweight Payment and Settlement System… Continue reading Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?

Unstable policy regimes discourage foreign portfolio investors

Source- The post is based on the article “Unstable policy regimes discourage foreign portfolio investors” published in the “The Indian Express” on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance- Issues related to financial markets News– The article explains the regularly issues related to financial markets and Contents1 What are characteristics of today’s global financial ecosystem?2… Continue reading Unstable policy regimes discourage foreign portfolio investors

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