GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Source: IE Direction: The article tries to present the scenario of India’s cotton textiles since colonial times and suggests a way ahead and a best practice that makes it sustainable. Context: The article discusses …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Conservation-related issues. Source: DTE Context: Hydrogen generated at a facility in Pune will be utilized locally to help the city lower its emissions, and manage waste optimally. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has collaborated with business management consultant The Green Billions (TGBL) to manage its waste and generate it into useable …
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GS Paper 2 Source: RBI, Indian Express Context: In a report – Trend and Progress of Banking in India 2021-22 – RBI said that banks must ensure due diligence and robust credit appraisal to limit credit risk. This report is statutory compliance in accordance with the Banking Regulation Act 1949, and presents the performance …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections Source: TH Direction: The article highlights the triple test formula to provide OBC reservation in ULBs and discusses the need to have a caste-based census. Context: The judiciary has repeatedly established …
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GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Source: Scroll Context: This bill will replace the 1971 Lokayukta bill Important provisions of the Maharastra Bill: Will need assembly approval: Lokayukta will need to seek the approval of two-thirds of the total strength of the …
GS Paper 1 Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as cyclones etc Source: IE Direction: While the earlier article explained the phenomena of bomb cyclones, today’s article highlights the probable reasons behind such an extreme weather event. Context: In a report published in The Washington Post, scientists have once again started …
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GS Paper 1 Syllabus: National Movement Source: Indian Express Context: The Indian National Congress (INC), India’s largest opposition party, marked its 138th foundation day on December 28. How the Congress was founded: The English bureaucrat Allan Octavian Hume or AO Hume is credited as the founder of the organization. On December 28, …
