High Growth … But Do More – India’s humming economy isn’t yet helping much of its low-income citizens, who need the education deficit bridged and policies that promote job-creation

Source: The post is based on the article “High Growth … But Do More” published in The Times of India on 4th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the status of the Indian economy. News: Lower-middle-class households are on their… Continue reading High Growth … But Do More – India’s humming economy isn’t yet helping much of its low-income citizens, who need the education deficit bridged and policies that promote job-creation

Mountainous Question – China’s growing influence in Nepal means India’s diplomacy and project delivery will need to improve

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Why China is happy with Nepal’s new PM” published in the Indian Express on 3rd January 2023. “Mountainous Question – China’s growing influence in Nepal means India’s diplomacy and project delivery will need to improve” published in the The Times of India on 3rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India… Continue reading Mountainous Question – China’s growing influence in Nepal means India’s diplomacy and project delivery will need to improve

Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area

Source: The post is based on the article “Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area” published in TOI on 30th December 2022 What is the News? From 1st January 2023, Croatia has switched to the European currency – the euro –  and joined Europe’s border-free Schengen zone. Note: Croatia entered the… Continue reading Historic new year for Croatia as it joins euro, Schengen area

Equity in healthcare: Aim For More Than Just More AIIMS

Source: The post is based on the article “Aim For More Than Just More AIIMS” published in The Times of India on 2nd January 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About achieving equity in healthcare. News: India’s primary level can take care of almost 70-75% of… Continue reading Equity in healthcare: Aim For More Than Just More AIIMS

Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol

Source: The post is based on the article “Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol” published in TOI on 30th December 2022 What is the News? India has sought a casualty status report after Uzbekistan claimed that at least 18 children died after… Continue reading Uzbekistan says 18 children die due to cough syrup made by an Indian firm; blame it on ethylene glycol

Regaining lost votes: Remote voting for migrants is a great idea

Source: The post is based on the article “Regaining lost votes: Remote voting for migrants is a great idea” published in The Times of India on 31st December 2022.  Syllabus: GS 2- Salient features of Representation of People Act  Relevance: Electoral reforms  News: The article explains the Election Commission’s move to extend voting rights to… Continue reading Regaining lost votes: Remote voting for migrants is a great idea

Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities

Source: The post is based on the article “Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities” published in Business Standard and “Ring Fencing Data – Ransomware attacks are rising fast. India needs to be ready. And the data bill must factor this in” published in “The Times of India” on 30th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Cyber Security… Continue reading Strengthening cybersecurity – Govt must address vulnerabilities

Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex

Source: The post is based on the article “Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex” published in The Times of India on 29th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management. Relevance: About counterintelligence capabilities. News: Recently, a Russian businessman-politician, a known critic of Putin, and his… Continue reading Securing homeland: India must upgrade counterintelligence as its geopolitical environment becomes complex

Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality

Source: The post is based on an article “So Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality” published in The Times of India on 28th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns with increasing medical colleges and doctors News: India has increased… Continue reading Many Docs but What’s The Prescription? – Breakneck growth in the quantity of doctors is coming at the cost of their quality

Archive-Nirbhar India: Ministries must share records with National Archives, which must also get more proactive

Source: The post is based on the article “Archive-Nirbhar India: Ministries must share records with National Archives, which must also get more proactive” published in The Times of India on 27th December 2022.  Syllabus: GS – 1: Salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times. Relevance: About the National Archives… Continue reading Archive-Nirbhar India: Ministries must share records with National Archives, which must also get more proactive

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