Going green: On Budget 2023’s and India’s net-zero commitment

GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Indian Economy and Related Issue/Environment-Conservation   Source: TH  Direction: The article covers initiatives taken by India to promote Green Growth & highlights proposals in the Union Budget in this regard.    Context: The Finance Minister’s latest Union Budget 2023-24 has laid emphasis on the government’s commitment to move towards net-zero carbon …

The social sector has been short-changed once again

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Issues Relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources   Source: TH  Direction: The article highlights the implications of reduced allocations for the social sector program in the Union Budget 2023-24.    Context: The Union Budget 2023-24 reiterates the strategic vision of the government in …