Eastern hedge – on India and ASEAN relationship

Source– The post is based on the article “Eastern hedge” published in “The Hindu” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional and global groupings Relevance- India and ASEAN relationship News– Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Indonesian capital of Jakarta for the annual India-ASEAN summit. Contents1 What are the challenges faced by the world… Continue reading Eastern hedge – on India and ASEAN relationship

An overhaul, the criminal law Bills, and the big picture

Source– The post is based on the article “An overhaul, the criminal law Bills, and the big picture” published in “The Hindu” on 9th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance- Important bills and acts News– The central government has introduced three Bills in Parliament in August called the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, the… Continue reading An overhaul, the criminal law Bills, and the big picture

RBI decides to discontinue I-CRR in a phased manner

Source: The post is based on the article “RBI decides to discontinue I-CRR in a phased manner” published in The Hindu on 9th September 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that it would discontinue the incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) in a phased manner.  What is the Incremental… Continue reading RBI decides to discontinue I-CRR in a phased manner

Do subsidies and safety nets take focus away from generating jobs?

Source– The post is based on the article “Do subsidies and safety nets take focus away from generating jobs?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Inclusive growth News– With five States going to the polls at the end of the year, political parties have been announcing several promises, largely to address… Continue reading Do subsidies and safety nets take focus away from generating jobs?

Impact of RBI’s lending guidelines

Source– The post is based on the article “Impact of RBI’s lending guidelines” published in “The Hindu” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance- Issues related to banking sector News– On August 18, the Reserve Bank of India issued guidelines enabling a borrower to transition from a floating interest… Continue reading Impact of RBI’s lending guidelines

Finding Seoul in the Indo-Pacific

Source– The post is based on the article “Finding Seoul in the Indo-Pacific” published in “The Hindu” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- India and South Korea bilateral relationship News– The historic Camp David summit in August this year among the leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Republic… Continue reading Finding Seoul in the Indo-Pacific

Disappearing languages, vanishing voices

Source– The post is based on the article “Disappearing languages, vanishing voices” published in “The Hindu” on 8th September 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Art and Culture Relevance- Issues related to language News– The article explains the loss of linguistic diversity across the world. Contents1 How is linguistic diversity across the world in decline?2 What are the… Continue reading Disappearing languages, vanishing voices

Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the heat index?3 How is the Heat Index calculated?4 Why is it important to measure the Heat Index?… Continue reading Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?

For an expanse of blue, with air so clean

Source: The post is based on the article “For an expanse of blue, with air so clean” published in “The Hindu” on 7th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment – Air pollution News: The article discusses the severe air pollution crisis, its health impacts, especially in Delhi. It highlights global efforts to combat air pollution crisis,… Continue reading For an expanse of blue, with air so clean

How unemployment is measured?

Source: The post is based on the article “How unemployment is measured” published in “The Hindu” on 7th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy – employment News: The article talks about challenges and methods for measuring unemployment in India. It points out differences with developed countries due to India’s informal economy. It also mentions that varying… Continue reading How unemployment is measured?

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