Source: The post is based on the following articles “Severe policy lapse-Pollution control needs a holistic approach” published in the Business Standard on 7th November 2022. “What will finally save us from toxic air isn’t democracy” published in the Livemint on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About winter pollution in Delhi. News:… Continue reading About winter pollution in Delhi: Severe policy lapse
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Higher education needs relief from its resource crunch
Source: The post is based on an article “Higher education needs relief from its resource crunch” published in Live Mint on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education News: Public Universities (State/Central) in India are facing the problem of underinvestment and they even lack funds to fulfil their basic needs. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has been unable to… Continue reading Higher education needs relief from its resource crunch
Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market
Source: The post is based on the article “Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market” published in Livemint on 4th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Captive mines?3 What is the current limit on captive mines?4 What are the changes the government is planning to bring? What is… Continue reading Captive mines may get to sell 50% output in open market
India must lead the creation of a citizen-centric digital economy
Source: The post is based on an article “India must lead the creation of a citizen-centric digital economy” published in Live Mint on 3rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Information Technology Relevance: measures and need to develop citizen centric digital economy News: The article discusses the needs for developing citizen centric digital economy in India. “There are decades… Continue reading India must lead the creation of a citizen-centric digital economy
Will India’s sovereign green bonds bet work?
Source: The post is based on the article “Will India’s sovereign green bonds bet work?” published in Livemint on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? The Indian government is all set to debut in the green bonds market soon as laid out in the Union Budget 2022. What are Green Bonds? Green bonds are… Continue reading Will India’s sovereign green bonds bet work?
Seeds of hope: On GM crops and scientific consent
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Seeds of hope: On GM crops and scientific consent” published in The Hindu on 3rd November 2022. “Science can help India regain traditional cooking mediums” published in Livemint on 3rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country Relevance: About the benefits and concerns associated with DMH-11.… Continue reading Seeds of hope: On GM crops and scientific consent
Safety in public places mustn’t be a lost cause
Source: The post is based on an article “Safety in public places mustn’t be a lost cause” published in Live Mint on 2nd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: reasons behind disasters in India News: Over a hundred people lost their lives in the Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat. This has raised concerns over the failure… Continue reading Safety in public places mustn’t be a lost cause
CCI work may suffer with top level vacancy
Source: The post is based on the article “CCI work may suffer with top level vacancy” published in Livemint on 1st November 2022. What is the News? The reduced strength at the top of the Competition Commission of India(CCI) may impact the adjudication process in the short term. What is the Competition Commission of India(CCI)? Click… Continue reading CCI work may suffer with top level vacancy
Commerce ministry plans DPIIT cell to spur industry
Source: The post is based on the article “Commerce ministry plans DPIIT cell to spur industry” published in Livemint on 31st October 2022. What is the News? The Department for promotion of industry and internal trade(DPIIT) is preparing a comprehensive industrial policy statement to give a renewed push to manufacturing activity and private investment. What… Continue reading Commerce ministry plans DPIIT cell to spur industry
Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?
Source: The post is based on the article “Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?” published in Livemint on 27th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 How have the rupee and other currencies performed against the dollar?3 How have central banks responded? 4 What was the IMF’s advice to countries on this?5… Continue reading Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?
