Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

Source: The post is based on the article “Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis(IEEFA) along with EMBER has released a report — ‘Indian States Energy Transition’. What is the purpose of… Continue reading Report: Karnataka, Gujarat making most progress in shift to clean power

In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure

Source– The post is based on the article “In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Security issues related to Punjab News- The followers of Amrit Pal Singh, leader stormed the police station at Ajnala near Amritsar on February 23,… Continue reading In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure

Why India needs stable capital flows

Source– The post is based on the article “Why India needs stable capital flows” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: External sector of economy News- As per the RBI’s quarterly statistics, the current account deficit widened to 4.4% of GDP in the second… Continue reading Why India needs stable capital flows

Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market

Source: The post is based on the article “Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Farmers forced the suspension of trading at Lasalgaon, India’s largest wholesale market for onions located in Maharashtra’s Nashik district following a crash in onion prices. When… Continue reading Why onion prices have crashed in Lasalgaon wholesale market

India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report

Source: The post is based on the article “India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report” published in Indian Express on 28th February 2023 What is the News? Access Now and the KeepItOn coalition has released a report titled “Weapons of control, shields of impunity: Internet shutdowns in 2022”. What are the key findings of… Continue reading India tops list of global internet shut-offs: Report

Shiv Sena debacle must stand as an important lesson

Source– The post is based on the article “Shiv Sena debacle must stand as an important lesson” published in The Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Salient Features of the Representation of People’s Act. Relevance: Issues relating to political parties News-  Recently, the ECI recognised the Eknath Shinde faction as the Shiv Sena… Continue reading Shiv Sena debacle must stand as an important lesson

The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism

Source– The post is based on the article “The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism” published in The Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Economic scenario across the world News- The world economy is undergoing major changes in recent times. What is happening across the global… Continue reading The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism

Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023

Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has a target to raise India’s annual defence exports to $5 billion by 2024-25, from… Continue reading Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023

Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study

Source: The post is based on the article “Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023 What is the News? According to a study, blue food can reduce nutritional deficiencies and contribute to employment and export revenue in India. What is Blue Food? Blue food is… Continue reading Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study

Is caste discrimination so rampant in the US to warrant separate legislation?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is caste discrimination so rampant in the US to warrant separate legislation?” published in The Indian Express on 25th February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Diaspora Relevance: Issues faced by Indian diaspora in US News- Recently, Seattle passed a resolution in its city council against caste-based discrimination in Indian… Continue reading Is caste discrimination so rampant in the US to warrant separate legislation?

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