Why the Lewis Model on labour and industrialisation has worked in China, not in India

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the Lewis Model on labour and industrialisation has worked in China, not in India” published in “Indian Express” on 31st October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is the Lewis Model in Economic Development?3 Why did the Lewis Model work in China and not in… Continue reading Why the Lewis Model on labour and industrialisation has worked in China, not in India

On Definition of Terrorism – From Israel to India, the making of a ‘terrorist’

Source: This post on defining “terrorism” has been created based on the article “From Israel to India, the making of a ‘terrorist’” published in the Indian Express on 30th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Security challenges and their management in border areas – linkages of organized crime with terrorism.… Continue reading On Definition of Terrorism – From Israel to India, the making of a ‘terrorist’

Political misinformation is a problem. But asking WhatsApp to risk user privacy is the wrong solution

Source: This post is based on the article “Political misinformation is a problem. But asking WhatsApp to risk user privacy is the wrong solution” published in “Indian Express” on 28th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Internal Security – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites… Continue reading Political misinformation is a problem. But asking WhatsApp to risk user privacy is the wrong solution

What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe

Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe” published in “Indian Express” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? The practice of ‘Visa Shopping’ has been gaining popularity in several Indian states. What is Visa Shopping? Specifications Details Definition… Continue reading What is ‘Visa Shopping’ and why is it being done to enter countries in Europe

On India’s role in the Arctic – Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic

Source: This post on India’s role in the Arctic has been created based on the article “Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic” published in The Indian Express Hindu on 27th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 Geography — Changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and ice-caps) and… Continue reading On India’s role in the Arctic – Breaking the ice: How India can help save the Arctic

A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states

Source: The post is based on the article “A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states” published in “Indian Express” on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS3 Indian Economy – infrastructure (Energy) News: The article discusses India’s energy transition from coal to renewable energy (RE). India has seen waves of power plant constructions.… Continue reading A green transition, but not without the coal-rich states

On internationalization of higher education -Why India must offer student work visas

Source: The post on internationalization of higher education is based on the article “Why India must offer student work visas” published in “Indian Express” on 26th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS2 Governance – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses India’s aim to internationalize its… Continue reading On internationalization of higher education -Why India must offer student work visas

On Pakistani artists in India – Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders 

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders” published in The Indian Express on 25th October 2023.  UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — India and its neighborhood- relations.  News: This article discusses the recent Bombay High Court decision to lift the ban on Pakistani… Continue reading On Pakistani artists in India – Bombay High Court’s ‘salaam’ to art without borders 

On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai” published in The Indian Express on 25th October 2023.  UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Environment — Environmental pollution and degradation.  News: This article discusses the causes behind the recent degradation of air quality in Mumbai.… Continue reading On Air Pollution in Mumbai – Climate change has made it harder to breathe in Mumbai

Women’s Reservation Bill: After passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Women’s Reservation Bill: After passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality” published in The Indian Express on 23rd October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice – Mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections.… Continue reading Women’s Reservation Bill: After passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equality

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