Source: The post is based on the following articles – “WTO panel rules against India in IT tariffs dispute with EU, others” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023 – “Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?” published in Livemint on 20th April 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the… Continue reading Will WTO ruling scuttle plans for Make in India?
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Our new digital rules must ensure online child safety
Source: The post is based on the article “Our new digital rules must ensure online child safety” published in Live Mint on 19th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related to Children Relevance: concerns associated online child abuse and measures required News: The article discusses the threats associated with the use of the internet to children… Continue reading Our new digital rules must ensure online child safety
There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner
Source: The post is based on the article “There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner” published in Mint on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: About the condition of Discoms News: The article explains the problems faced by the Discoms and measures that have improved their conditions. Contents1 What are… Continue reading There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner
Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task
Source: The post is based on the article “Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task” published in the Livemint on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About reforming MDGs (multilateral development banks). News: The G20 expert group, co-chaired by N.K. Singh and Larry Summers, are on the… Continue reading Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task
Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story
Source– The post is based on the article “Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story” published in live mint on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Biodiversity Conservation Relevance: Wildlife Conservation News – On 9 April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the latest tiger numbers. We have about 3,167 tigers in India. The… Continue reading Tiger numbers can never tell the whole story
Taiwan matters more than we’d like to tell ourselves
Source: The post is based on the article “Taiwan matters more than we’d like to tell ourselves” published in Mint on 14th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: About Taiwan and China conflict News: The article discusses the ongoing conflict between China and Taiwan and its probable impact. What are ongoing concerns between China… Continue reading Taiwan matters more than we’d like to tell ourselves
Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products
Source: The post is based on the article “Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products” published in Livemint on 14th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the trend in petroleum products?3 Why is India seeing such a surge in petrol consumption?4 Does the Ukraine war have anything to do with this?5… Continue reading Breaking down the demand surge for petroleum products
Close trade ties with France and Italy will promote Indian exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Close trade ties with France and Italy will promote Indian exports” published in the Livemint on 13th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About India’s ties with Italy and France. News: The Union minister of… Continue reading Close trade ties with France and Italy will promote Indian exports
We need proactive regulation to fend off SVB-like bank failures
Source: The post is based on the article “We need proactive regulation to fend off SVB-like bank failures” published in Live Mint on 13th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy – Money and Banking Relevance: measures needed to prevent bank crisis. News: The article discusses the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) crisis and provides measures to prevent such… Continue reading We need proactive regulation to fend off SVB-like bank failures
Skill over chance – Authorities must create an environment for healthy online games
Source: The post is based on the article “Close trade ties with France and Italy will promote Indian exports” published in the Livemint on 13th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors. Relevance: About Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act. News: Recently, the… Continue reading Skill over chance – Authorities must create an environment for healthy online games
