Source: The post is based on the article “Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled” published in Live Mint on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy- Growth & Development Relevance: Impact of higher growth on poverty and on inequality News: There has always been debate over growth versus equity, means, how… Continue reading Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled
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Inside the brave new world of novel proteins
Source: The post is based on the article “Inside the brave new world of novel proteins” published in Livemint on 21st June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Precision Fermentation?3 How does Precision Fermentation work?4 Where is Precision Fermentation currently used?5 What are the challenges in the precision fermentation process? What is the… Continue reading Inside the brave new world of novel proteins
Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives
Source: The post is based on the article “Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives” published in Livemint on 21st June 2023 What is the News? According to a report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Glaciers in Asia’s Hindu Kush Himalayas are melting at unprecedented rates and could lose up to 75… Continue reading Melting Himalayan glaciers threaten two billion lives
The time for an honest and open dialogue on climate is right now
Source: The post is based on the article “The time for an honest and open dialogue on climate is right now” published in Live Mint on 20th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate Change, Energy Relevance: concerns with Renewable Energies News: Governments consider climate change as a serious challenge, but they tend to come up with… Continue reading The time for an honest and open dialogue on climate is right now
India’s slow but sure de-industrialisation is worrying
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s slow but sure de-industrialisation is worrying” published in Live Mint on 16th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: concerns with manufacturing sector News: The national accounts data released last month showed India’s provisional GDP growth rate at 7.2% in 2022-23. This… Continue reading India’s slow but sure de-industrialisation is worrying
Ex-ante regulations can hurt the growth of India’s digital markets
Source: The post is based on the article “Ex-ante regulations can hurt the growth of India’s digital markets” published in the Livemint on 12th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy. Relevance: About ex-ante regulations for digital markets. News: Last December, the Finance Committee Report on Digital Markets in India proposed ex-ante (before the event) regulations and a… Continue reading Ex-ante regulations can hurt the growth of India’s digital markets
Most train accidents due to human error, not sabotage
Source: The post is based on the article “Most train accidents due to human error, not sabotage” published in the Livemint on 9th June 2023 What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways submitted a report about train accidents months before the Odisha train tragedy. What are the key findings of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on train… Continue reading Most train accidents due to human error, not sabotage
India could learn from Thailand how to boost tourism
Source: The post is based on an article “India could learn from Thailand how to boost tourism” published in Live Mint on 8th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industries and Industrial Policies Context: The article discusses the success of Thailand’s tourism industry and suggests ways India could learn from it to boost its own tourism sector.… Continue reading India could learn from Thailand how to boost tourism
An Expenditure Council could help promote fiscal prudence
Source: The post is based on the article “An Expenditure Council could help promote fiscal prudence” published in Live Mint on 7th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Issues Related to Mobilization of Resources Relevance: About the need of Expenditure Council News: The government’s efforts to offer freebies may have economic implications. This highlights… Continue reading An Expenditure Council could help promote fiscal prudence
PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves
Source: The post is based on the following article “PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves” published in the Live Mint on 6th June 2023 “World Environment Day 2023 celebrated with a thrust on Mission LiFE” published in the PIB on 5th June 2023 What is the News? On World Environment Day, in a move to revive wetlands and mangroves… Continue reading PM flags off two schemes to revive wetlands, mangroves
