GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Social Justice/ Governance Source: Financial express Context: Five key social sector departments – health, women and child development, rural development and panchayat raj, education, and housing and urban affairs – have joined the PM Gati Shakti Scheme, aimed at cutting India’s logistical costs Implementing agency: DPIIT (Department for promotion of …
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GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Infrastructure Source: The Indian Express Context: With the latest edition of the Vande Bharat train, India made a huge leap into the future of mass transportation. However, it has also raised questions, as the poor may not be able to afford these trains. Examples of skewed priorities of new …
Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. 3. How does infrastructure play a role in transformation of economy leading to economic development? Discuss the policies of the government aimed at providing major infrastructural push in the recent years. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Developments in Science and Technology. Context: The Union Government has constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of battery explosions in electric vehicles (EVs). Reasons for the recent increase in demand for electric vehicles: Concern over climate change. Cost of Li-ion (Lithium-ion) battery technology has decreased. …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: 61 applications, for projects involving total investment of Rs 19,077 crore, have been approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles. These projects are expected to result in …
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Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. Sagarmala project provides opportunity for improving carrying capacity and developing ports as a key contributor to economic growth. Discuss. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Insightsonindia Why the question: Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 4. Overcoming bottlenecks in development of road infrastructure is key to having a seamless supply chain and reducing cost of logistics. Comment. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: InstaPedia Why the question: The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 …
Introduction: As the Covid pandemic continues to wage on, people have started prioritising their health over most things. This pandemic, especially during the Delta wave, exposed several gaps in the healthcare system and infrastructure. In view of these challenges, the government announced various policies like PLI scheme for domestic manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients …
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GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Infrastructure- Roadways. Context: In a thrust towards incentivising new age technologies and fulfil the pledged taken at COP26 to reduce its carbon emissions to net-zero by the year 2070, India is aggressively promoting the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs). Aim: India aims to switch 30 percent of private …
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GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: The Ministry of Textiles has said that it will accept applications from January 1 for the Production Linked Scheme for Textiles announced in September this year. About the Scheme: The …
Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy Context: This initiative was announced on the second day of COP26 by India and the United Kingdom to tap solar energy and have it travel seamlessly across borders. About the initiative: The initiative brings together the International Solar Alliance and the UK’s green grid initiative and complements India’s focus …
Topic: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. 5. The post-pandemic commodities boom and efforts to reduce coal mining to tackle the climate crisis have driven global coal prices sky high. Analyse the causes for the impending Coal crisis in India and necessary steps to mitigate it. (250 words) Difficulty level: Moderate Reference: Economic Times …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- energy. Context: Recently, NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India have launched the Shoonya Campaign. RMI is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1982. About the Campaign: It is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry. The campaign will …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- railways. Context: The employees union of the North Western Railway (NWR) protested recently against the privatisation of railways announced by Centre recently. Rail Privatisation: Objectives of privatisation: To introduce modern technology rolling stock with reduced maintenance. Reduced transit time. Boost job creation. Provide enhanced safety. Provide world-class travel …
GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the textiles sector worth Rs 10,683 crore. This is part of a larger PLI scheme for 13 sectors, with a …
GS Paper 3 Topics Covered: Infrastructure- Energy. Context: The Assam government has unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) policy for phasing out vehicles running on fossil fuels by 2030. Highlights of the Policy: The policy aims to introduce at least 200,000 electric vehicles (EVs) within the next five years through a set of incentives for …
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GS Paper 3 Topics covered: Indian economy- issues related to growth and planning Context: An integrated apparel park and a future mobility park was announced to be setup in Tamil Nadu recently More on the news: Both the initiatives would boost economic development in the state The future mobility park, first of its kind …
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GS Paper 3 Context: NITI Ayog recommendations to achieve monetisation goal. NITI Ayog recommendations: to improve retail participation To make the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) a success, the government should give Income tax breaks to attract retail investors into instruments like Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs). Though this will entail a cost in the form …
GS Paper 3: Topics covered: Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context: Recommendation made by NITI AYOG pertaining to the monetization plan unveiled by the government recently More on this: NITI AYOG has opined that to make the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) a success, the government should give Income …
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