Source: The post concerns about bias in resource allocation to the state has been created, based on the article “Is the Centre being iniquitous in State transfers?” published in “The Hindu” on 2nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity-issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure Context: The article discusses the concerns of… Continue reading Concerns About Bias in Resource Allocation to the state
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Pumped Storage Projects
Source-This post on Pumped Storage Projects has been created based on the article “The relevance of pumped storage projects” published in “The Hindu” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc Context-The Union Budget 2024-25 introduced a policy to boost pumped storage projects to help integrate renewable energy into… Continue reading Pumped Storage Projects
The Ongoing Debate on Genetically Modified Crops in India
Source– This post on The Ongoing Debate on Genetically Modified Crops in India has been created based on the article “Contested harvest” published in “The Hindu” on 2 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-2– Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Context- Recently, a two-judge… Continue reading The Ongoing Debate on Genetically Modified Crops in India
Report on Power Cuts in India
Source- This post on the Report on Power Cuts in India has been created based on the article “In 3 years, power cuts in India will rise, says report” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. Why in the news? As per the recent research report from the India Energy and Climate Centre, University… Continue reading Report on Power Cuts in India
Concerns with Removing Indexation
Source: The post concerns with removing indexation has been created, based on the article “On discarding indexation for LTCG” published in “The Hindu” on 1st August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-mobilisation of resources Context: The article discusses Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposal to eliminate indexation for calculating long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax, replacing… Continue reading Concerns with Removing Indexation
Challenges in Adopting Global Pandemic Agreement
Source-This post on Challenges in Adopting Global Pandemic Agreement has been created based on the article “The global struggle for a pandemic treaty” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-2- Important International Institutions and Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Context– Intellectual property protections, hoarding… Continue reading Challenges in Adopting Global Pandemic Agreement
High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development
Source-This post on High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development has been created based on the article “AI needs cultural policies, not just regulation” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics Context– The article emphasizes the need for high-quality data, the… Continue reading High-Quality Data for Safe and Equitable AI Development
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Potential and Challenges
Source- This post on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) has been created based on the article “Problem power“ published in “The Hindu“ on 1 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus–GS Paper-3– Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context– The Indian government is planning to collaborate with the private sector to study and test Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).… Continue reading Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): Potential and Challenges
India’s Mineral import Surge
Source- This post on the India’s Mineral import surge has been created based on the article “Mineral import surges 80%” published in “The Hindu” on 1 August 2024. Why in the news? India’s major mineral imports (mostly non-critical minerals) has witnessed almost 80% rise in value terms over five years. The mineral import in value terms… Continue reading India’s Mineral import Surge
India Needs a Legal Advisory Council (LAC)
Source: The post India Needs a Legal Advisory Council (LAC) has been created, based on the article “The case for a Legal Advisory Council ” published in “The Hindu” on 31st July 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- Polity-Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Context: The article discusses the need for better legal advice for… Continue reading India Needs a Legal Advisory Council (LAC)
