Source– The post is based on the article “Revisit the tax treatment of tobacco products” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Taxation of products that generates negative externalities News– The article explains issues with taxation structure on tobacco products In 2017, the economic burden… Continue reading Revisit the tax treatment of tobacco products
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India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Indus Water Treaty?3 What are Pakistan’s objections over the Kishenganga and Ratle projects?4 Why has India sent notice to Pakistan? What is the… Continue reading India’s call to modify the Indus Waters Treaty
Student enrolments went up by 7.5% in 2020-21, All India Survey on Higher Education data show
Source: The post is based on the following articles: “Ministry of Education releases All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2020-2021” published in PIB on 29th January 2023 “Student enrolments went up by 7.5% in 2020-21, All India Survey on Higher Education data show” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023 What is the News?… Continue reading Student enrolments went up by 7.5% in 2020-21, All India Survey on Higher Education data show
Warning bells – India’s regulatory framework must infuse confidence in investors, savers
Source: The post is based on the article “Warning bells – India’s regulatory framework must infuse confidence in investors, savers” published in The Hindu on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About India’s regulatory environment. News: The latest stock… Continue reading Warning bells – India’s regulatory framework must infuse confidence in investors, savers
India’s groundwater governance is in better shape
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s groundwater governance is in better shape” published in The Hindu on 28th January 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Regulation and management of groundwater resources. News: The article explains the facts and statistics about groundwater in India. Contents1 What are some… Continue reading India’s groundwater governance is in better shape
The moral and intellectual crises in economic policies
Source: The post is based on the article “The moral and intellectual crises in economic policies” published in The Hindu on 28th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy: growth, development and employment Relevance: Paradoxes of GDP growth News: The article explains the intellectual and moral crisis affecting the Indian economy. Contents1 What is the crisis of… Continue reading The moral and intellectual crises in economic policies
What is BharOS software and how different is it from Google’s Android OS?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is BharOS software and how different is it from Google’s Android OS?” published in The Hindu on 25th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the BharOS System?3 Features of BharOS system4 Who is using BharOS currently?5 How BharOS is Different from Google Android?… Continue reading What is BharOS software and how different is it from Google’s Android OS?
12 cheetahs from South Africa to arrive in India by February-end
Source: The post is based on the article “12 cheetahs from South Africa to arrive in India by February-end” published in The Hindu on 28th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About Cheetah’s Reintroduction Programme3 How many Cheetah’s will be sent to India from South Africa?4 What is the significance of the Reintroduction of… Continue reading 12 cheetahs from South Africa to arrive in India by February-end
A ‘Holocaust education’ for India to create a just present
Source: The post is based on the article “A ‘Holocaust education’ for India to create a just present” published in The Hindu on 27th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – World History Relevance: learnings from the Holocaust News: 27th January is remembered as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Six million Jews were murdered by Nazi-Germany in the Holocaust.… Continue reading A ‘Holocaust education’ for India to create a just present
The blurred lines between gaming and gambling
Source: The post is based on the article “The blurred lines between gaming and gambling” published in The Hindu on 27th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns associated with the online gaming industry News: Some online gaming such as rummy and poker involves financial risks. Despite this, they are not considered as gambling. What… Continue reading The blurred lines between gaming and gambling
