The GRE GMAT Reading list recommended in the month of September 2021 has a total of 13 suggested articles to boost your GRE GMAT reading practice.
This RC reading list was curated from a wide variety of articles. This month’s RC curation included 3 science and technology articles, 4 social sciences articles, 6 business and economy articles.
Leisure is Pleasure | Sep 29
Are you a leisure maximizer or a leisure avoider? What do these terms even mean? In a fast-paced productivity-first environment, people often view leisure as unimportant, or worse, detrimental to achieving their goals.Leisure time has become an underutilized resource, with people trying to one-up each other on how well, or how grandly they spent their leisure time.This long and difficult article discusses the right way to approach leisure time and how to gain the most cognitive benefits from leisure.
Categories: Science and Technology | Difficult
The Sinhalese Slump | Sep 27
Tourism contributes to over 10% of Sri Lanka’s GDP. The emergence of the pandemic has severely crippled that, leading to a dip in the country’s FOREX reserves. With a government-led 100% organic farming initiative further affecting food production, Sri Lanka is struggling. This short and easy GRE GMAT read gives you a quick overview of the economic problems faced by Sri Lanka and the efforts taken by the government to respond to the same.
Categories: Business and Economy | Easy
Learn anything…. in 1,2,3,4 | Sep 24
Richard Feynman, the renowned Nobel-Prize-winning physicist and lecturer thought of himself as “an ordinary person who studied hard.”
He came up with a 4-step method using which anyone can learn anything they wanted. Sounds intriguing?
Categories: Science and Technology | Moderate
A Cuppa Joe | Sep 22
Most people can’t start their day without a cup of coffee. Caffeine wakes you up, and keeps you charged throughout the day. Apparently, its benefits don’t stop there. Caffeine is credited with entire revolutions, economic progress, and even giving a distinct advantage to one of the sides in the American Civil War! This medium read discusses the surprising impact of coffee on the growth of different civilizations.
Categories: Social Sciences | Moderate
Druids’ Stones Get a Fix | Sep 20
Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument and object of abundant conspiracy theories is undergoing repairs. The UN World Heritage Site, which has been standing since 2500 B.C.E, has become weak due to climate change and erosion. However, this is not the first restoration project on the stones. Constantly buffeted by wind and water, these stones have suffered damage over the years and the last major restoration was undertaken in 1958. In this easy GMAT GRE recommended RC article, you can find out how the 1958 restoration methodology differed from the current one.
Categories: Social Sciences | Easy
Evergrande’s Debt Grows Ever Grander | Sep 17
Because Evergrande, one of China’s property giants, is facing bankruptcy, many financial news outlets and experts claimed Evergrande’s fall could signal a massive crisis in China. The author of this medium difficulty read believes otherwise.
Categories: Business and Economy | Moderate
Of Dimensions and Dark Matter | Sep 15
According to some scientists, we’re a three-dimensional island, floating in 10-dimensional space. Based on the concepts of String Theory, some physicicsts believe that there could be a fifth dimension – beyond the three spatial dimensions we know and the fourth dimension of time. If this easy read article ends up being true, the fifth dimension could also be an explanation of dark matter.
Categories: Science and Technology | Easy
Mary Kate, Founding Mother | Sep 13
The only woman to sign the American Declaration of Independence, Mary Katherine Goddard was an accomplished publisher and female role model. This long but easy read provides her biography based on what little we know of her life and accomplishments. Very likely the first female employee of the United States, Goddard earned her successes through her steadfastness and passion for American liberty. And yet, she also lost her job and her position as a publisher for sexist reasons.
Categories: Social Sciences | Easy
Reservoir Clogs | Sep 8
The development of hydroelectric projects in the Himalayas ground to a half following the Uttarkhand floods in 2013. The region has since become increasingly unpredictable primarily due to the effects of climate change and unprecedented changes in water levels. Yet, the Indian government has given the green light to the development of new Hydroelectric projects. What are the economic and environmental consequences of this decision? Are the government’s economic and environmental goals in alignment?
Read the suggested business article
Categories: Business and Economy | Moderate
Bit by Bit | Sep 7
Cryptocurrency promotion is a tricky topic. The UK FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Chair calls for a two-streamed approach to tackle online scams – regulation and awareness. Though ‘regulation’ is a taboo word in crypto circles, the measures proposed are nowhere near draconian.
Categories: Business and Economy | Easy
When the chips are down | Sept 3
Did the Indian economy slow down in early 2021 and was it because consumption was impacted by demand? For example, car sales were significantly down, believed by some to be a sign of concern and an indicator of falling demand. However, finance ministry officials maintain that the semiconductor shortage, leading to a dearth in chip supply is the reason, and not a lack of demand.
Categories: Business and Economy | Easy
Straight from the horse’s mouth | Sept 1
Leon Trotsky was a Russian revolutionary whose brilliance shone in many spheres. Yet the Polish philosopher Leszek Kolakowski, who adored men like Stalin and Lenin, scathingly indicted Trotsky. The author of the article has read Kolakowski’s comments on Trotsky and attempts to reconcile the contemptuous opinion of Kolakowski with the life and achievements of Trotsky.
Suggested Social Sciences Article
Categories: Social Sciences | Difficult
Bad Blood | August 30
Written during Elizabeth Holmes’ trial, this article follows the rise and fall of Theranos. Once dubbed the ‘female Steve Jobs’, Holmes underwent a trial for multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy. This medium difficulty read is not just about assigning blame on one individual or an organization. It explores systemic issues with the startup culture and the pharma industry.
Categories: Business and Economy | Moderate