Tag: GS-3
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The Green Paradox: Warning Signs in Greening Deserts and Polar Regions Top of Form
The Green Paradox This essay looks at Kumar Abhishek’s article, “When Green is a Sign of Warning,” published in Business Standard on October 19, 2024. It explains that the greening of dry places like deserts and polar regions, caused by climate change(Green Paradox), might seem like a good thing. However, it actually shows a serious…
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Partisanship and Pragmatism in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy: Navigating Complex Regional Relationships
Partisanship and Pragmatism in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy. India’s Neighbourhood First policy, launched in 2014, is designed to prioritise strong relationships with neighbouring countries, ensuring peace, stability, and mutual development in South Asia. This policy aims to create a secure regional environment that promotes economic growth and cooperation. Traditionally, India’s approach has been characterised by…
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Understanding Disaster Risk Insurance in India: A Shield Against Catastrophic Events.
Understanding Disaster Risk Insurance in India India is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world, regularly facing floods, cyclones, droughts, and other natural calamities. The increasing frequency and intensity of these disasters, exacerbated by climate change, have highlighted the urgent need for effective disaster risk management. Disaster Risk Insurance (DRI) emerges as a…
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Beyond Institutions: A Comprehensive Approach to Understanding Economic Disparities Among Nations.
A Comprehensive Approach to Understanding Economic Disparities Among Nations. This analysis, based on Prashanth Perumal’s article “A Nobel for Explaining Why Nations Fail” from The Hindu (October 16, 2024), explains how Nobel laureates Acemoglu, Robinson, and Johnson give a strong reason for why some countries are rich and others are poor. They focus on how…
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India-Canada Diplomatic Standoff: A Complex Web of Politics, Extremism, and Economic Stakes
India-Canada Diplomatic Standoff ‘This essay, based on Vivek Katju’s article “A Tough Road from the Brink” in The Indian Express (October 16, 2024), explains the ongoing diplomatic crisis between India and Canada, sparked by accusations related to the Khalistan movement. It shows how this crisis reflects a complicated, long-standing conflict with important political, economic, and…
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India’s Strategic Dilemma: Balancing Quad Engagement and Relations with China
India’s Strategic Dilemma This critical analysis makes an appraisal of M. K. Narayan’s view in the article “China, India, and New Delhi’s Quad Dilemma” in The Hindu (October 14, 2024) that India must balance its Quad involvement for security benefits while maintaining stable relations with China, asserting strategic autonomy, and managing alliances to avoid provoking…
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India’s Road to Escaping the Middle-Income Trap: Opportunities and Challenges
This essay analyses Prof. Rahul Menon’s article, “Can India Escape the Middle-Income Trap?” (The Hindu, October 11, 2024). It highlights that India can overcome the middle-income trap by tackling key challenges like premature deindustrialisation, slow wage growth, and unequal wealth distribution through targeted investments, innovation, and inclusive economic growth. India’s Road to Escaping the…
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National Agriculture Code (NAC)
Context : (NAC) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has initiated the process of creating a National Agriculture Code (NAC), similar to the existing National Building Code and National Electrical Code. what is NAC ? NAC refers to the National Agriculture Code, an initiative by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in India. The NAC…
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Tax Simplification and Rationalisation
Context: The Indian government has set up a committee, led by V.K. Gupta, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, to review and update the Income Tax Act. More on News: The aim is to simplify and rationalise the Act without altering its fundamental structure. This move is significant as the Income Tax Act of 1961…
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High-Performance Buildings: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future
This analysis, based on Sandhya Patil’s article “High-Performance Buildings are the Next Step Towards a Sustainable Future” in The Hindu (October 08, 2024), argues that High-Performance Buildings (HPBs) are a transformative solution for sustainable urban growth by reducing energy use, improving resource efficiency, enhancing occupant well-being, and mitigating the environmental impact of cities, making them…
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The Middle-Income Trap
Context: The World Development Report 2024, authored by the World Bank, highlights a critical challenge facing many economies i.e. the “middle-income trap.” More on News: The report outlines essential policies and strategies for escaping the middle-income trap, focusing on the “3I” approach: Investment, Infusion (of global technologies) and Innovation. Countries must prioritise investments, adopt…
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Inside-out Galaxy
Context: Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made a groundbreaking observation of a galaxy’s Inside-out Galaxy growth just 700 million years after the Big Bang. More on News about ‘Inside-out’ The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge, emphasise that the images captured by the JWST provide a vital snapshot for understanding…
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UNDP to Work with NITI Aayog on Sustainable Development
Context-UNDP to Work with NITI Aayog The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is set to collaborate with India’s NITI Aayog on initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development. More on News: This partnership seeks to enhance the institutional framework necessary for accelerating sustainable development in India. UNDP will provide technical support to NITI Aayog in…
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Tax Devolution
Context: The central government has released Rs 1.78 trillion to states in tax devolution, including an advance instalment of Rs 89,086.50 crore, to support the upcoming festive season and boost capital spending, according to a statement by the finance ministry. More on News: Uttar Pradesh received the highest devolution, followed by Madhya Pradesh and…
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Principles of Guru Jambheshwar Regarding Thar Wildlife
Introduction: The Bishnoi community, founded by Guru Jambheshwarji, is known for its deep commitment to wildlife conservation, particularly of species like the blackbuck and chinkara in the Thar Desert. Guru Jambheshwarji’s Life and Teachings Birth and Early Life: Born on August 8, 1451, in Pipasar, Rajasthan. He initially did not speak until the age of…
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Risks and Challenges for India
Context: The Finance Ministry’s latest review of the Indian economy showed optimism that India could achieve the Economic Survey’s projected growth rate of 6.5-7% for FY25. More on News: However, just weeks later, global developments, particularly rising oil prices, threaten to derail this forecast. Brent crude oil prices are hovering around $80 per barrel,…
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Textile Industry Struggling to Perform Better
Context: According to the Union Minister for Textiles the Indian textile and apparel sector is targeting $350 billion annually by 2030, potentially generating 3.5 crore jobs. About Indian Textile Industry Market: The sector was valued at $153 billion in 2021, with $110 billion from domestic business. In FY22, India ranked as the third largest…
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Key Initiatives to Boost Nutrition Support for TB Patients
Context: The Union Home Minister has increased the monthly support under the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana and expanded the scope of The Ni-Kshay Mitra program.Both Initiatives are part of Pradhan Mantri TB(tuberculosis) Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, aiming for a TB-free India by 2025. More in News: Ni- Kshay Poshan Abhiyaan: Increased Monthly Support for TB Patients:…
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European Union’s Carbon Tax
Context: India’s Finance Minister recently criticised the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as “unilateral and arbitrary,” asserting that it poses a significant barrier to trade for Indian industries Carbon Tax. More on News: This statement comes in the wake of India’s decision to retaliate against the EU’s steel tariffs, emphasising ongoing tensions…
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Declining Global Wildlife
Context:Declining Global Wildlife According to the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) Living Planet Report (LPR) 2024, global wildlife populations have declined by an average of 73% between 1970 and 2020. Key Findings of the Report: Compilation: The report’s Living Planet Index (LPI), compiled by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), tracks the population…
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The Rising Mental Health Crisis
Context: Recent incidents, such as the tragic suicides of a 26-year-old woman executive and a 38-year-old software engineer, highlight the severe impact of work stress on mental health in India. More on News: Despite their seemingly successful careers, these cases underscore a deeper, growing mental health crisis fueled by societal pressures, anxiety, and depression. …