Source: This post has been created based on the article “Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and… Continue reading Labour force participation is up, unemployment is down. What about the quality of work?
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P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance
Source: This post has been created based on the article “P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance” published in The Indian Express on 13th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: This article discusses the various achievements of Indian democracy since… Continue reading P20: A parliamentary dimension to global governance
Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.
Source: The post is based on the article “Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS. So do local govts. And recruit more specialists” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance- Role of civil services in a democracy. News: The article discusses the need for strengthening the Indian… Continue reading Administrators- All services need more officers, not just IFS.
GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Source: The post is based on the article “GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks.” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS3- disaster management News: The article discusses the devastating impacts of climate change in the Himalayas, emphasizing recent tragic events and failures… Continue reading GLOF’s Sikkim shocker: Much before the flooding, local & green groups had flagged risks
Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights. This must change” published in “The Times of India” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- polity- fundamental rights News: The article discusses a split decision by India’s Supreme Court on allowing a… Continue reading Pro-Choice, Pro-Women – A split SC verdict reflects a wider judicial-medical confusion about abortion rights
16th Finance Commission’s political challenge
Source: The post is based on the article “16th Finance Commission’s political challenge” published in “Business standard” on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity- constitutional post (finance commission) News: The article discusses challenges in India’s fiscal policy and intergovernmental financial relations. It highlights issues like the central government’s weak fiscal position, political conflicts regarding resource… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission’s political challenge
What is Hydrogel/ Uses of Hydrogel
What is Hydrogel? Hydrogel is a 3D network of hydrophilic polymer material that absorbs and retains water. Its structure consists of viscoelastic characteristics from the chemical or physical cross-linking of hydrophilic polymer chains. Available in solid and liquid forms, hydrogels are versatile and environmentally sensitive, responding to temperature, electric/magnetic fields, light, pressure, pH, ionic strength,… Continue reading What is Hydrogel/ Uses of Hydrogel
Coriolis Effect / Coriolis Force
Coriolis Effect The Coriolis effect describes the deflection of moving objects when viewed from a rotating frame of reference, like Earth. Objects moving long distances across the Earth’s surface appear to curve due to the planet’s rotation. This effect is crucial for understanding weather patterns and ocean currents. In the Northern Hemisphere, objects deflect to… Continue reading Coriolis Effect / Coriolis Force
Financial instruments
What is financial instrument? Financial instruments are contracts involving monetary assets that can be bought, traded, created, modified, or settled. These instruments entail a contractual obligation between parties, ensuring that each party fulfills its part of the agreement. For instance, if a company pays cash for a bond, it is obligated to provide cash while… Continue reading Financial instruments
The Sahel Region of Africa: Challenges and Instability
The Sahel Region of Africa: Challenges and Instability The Sahel is a narrow band of semi-arid land forming a transition zone between the Sahara Desert to the north and the savannas to the south. Stretching roughly 5,400 kilometers (3,300 miles) from Senegal to Sudan, it includes countries like Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, and… Continue reading The Sahel Region of Africa: Challenges and Instability
