Source: The post is based on the article “Defence import bans linked to domestic manufacturing” published in Livemint on 30th August 2022. What is the News? Defence Minister has approved the third Positive Indigenisation List(PIL) of 780 strategically important Line Replacement Units(LRUs), sub-systems and components. There is a timeline beyond which they will only be… Continue reading Defence import bans linked to domestic manufacturing
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A neglected contributor to the country’s crisis of public health
Source: The post is based on an article “A neglected contributor to the country’s crisis of public health” published in The Live Mint on 29th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues related to health News: This article discusses the reasons and concerns associated with malnutrition in India and poor public health services. What are the reasons behind the high rates… Continue reading A neglected contributor to the country’s crisis of public health
Privacy Protection has been far too long to wait
Source: The post is based on the article “Privacy Protection has been far too long to wait” published in The Live Mint on 29th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Fundamental Rights Relevance: Privacy and issues associated with it News: This article discusses the issues associated with the facial recognition system and the efforts taken by the Supreme Court to address… Continue reading Privacy Protection has been far too long to wait
How to make in India–and protect economy from supply shocks
Source: The post is based on an article “How to make in India and protect economy from supply shocks” published in the Live Mint on 29th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges pertaining to growth and development of the Indian Economy. Relevance: Global Supply Chain Disruption; Extern Sector; Atma Nirbhar Bharat News: In… Continue reading How to make in India–and protect economy from supply shocks
Sebi tightens disclosure rules for rating agencies
Source: The post is based on the article “Sebi tightens disclosure rules for rating agencies” published in Livemint on 27th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Perpetual Bonds?3 What are the current rating revocation regulations?4 What is being changed now?5 Why are these changes being made now? What is the News? The… Continue reading Sebi tightens disclosure rules for rating agencies
India poised to become next global SaaS capital: Report
Source: The post is based on the article “India poised to become next global SaaS capital: Report” published in Livemint on 27th August 2022. What is the News? The Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) and Ernst & Young Global Limited(EY) have released a study titled “India: The next global SaaS capital”. What is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)? Software-as-a-Service… Continue reading India poised to become next global SaaS capital: Report
How to decarbonize the steel industry
Source: The post is based on the article “How to decarbonize the steel industry” published in The Live Mint on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate change and pollution News: India is a big producer of steel. Reducing emissions from this industry will have a hugely positive effect on the environment. What is the significance of reducing emissions from… Continue reading How to decarbonize the steel industry
For ease of doing biz, century-old Boilers Act to be decriminalized
Source: The post is based on the article “For ease of doing biz, century-old Boilers Act to be decriminalized” published in Livemint on 26th August 2022. What is the News? The Government of India is set to decriminalize the archaic Indian Boilers Act,1923. What is the Indian Boiler Act,1923? Indian Boilers Act-1923 was enacted with… Continue reading For ease of doing biz, century-old Boilers Act to be decriminalized
The global threat to our food security
Source: The post is based on the article “The global threat to our food security” published in the Live Mint on 26th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Food Security Relevance: Threat to Food Security News: Recently, data on inflation suggests a softening of the trend of rising inflation in retail prices. Much of the… Continue reading The global threat to our food security
Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
Source: The post is based on an article “Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending” published in Live Mint on 25th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Financial Institutions Context: The internet has revolutionized digital businesses. Many such businesses are practicing unfair business practices and nil accountability. Fintech is fast becoming one such business. Fintech promised efficient and… Continue reading Let’s end the Wild West ways of fintech lending
