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For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The World Health Organization has released a report that says that there were 4.7 million COVID-19 deaths in India during 2020-21. This is almost 10 times the official death count as maintained by the Government of India. The WHO estimate places India topmost among countries in terms of excess deaths… Continue reading The Issue of COVID-19 Deaths in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Delimitation is the exercise of redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha or State Assembly Constituencies to represent changes in population over time. The exercise is undertaken by a Delimitation Commission appointed for this purpose. In this context, a Delimitation Commission set up for the delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in… Continue reading Delimitation in J&K – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. It is a basic healthcare need for millions of women, girls and others who can become pregnant. Recently, there were reports in the US newspapers that the US Supreme Court will overturn its landmark Roe vs Wade Judgment (1973). This… Continue reading The Debate Regarding Abortion – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In 2016, the Government had set the target of doubling farmers’ income by 2022-23. To achieve this goal, the government had set up a committee to recommend changes to all parts of the agricultural production and supply chain. The Committee listed its recommendations in a 14-volume report. At the time,… Continue reading Doubling Farmers’ Income: Initiatives, Status, Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Throughout history, the Judgments of the Constitution Benches have shaped the idea of India in immeasurable ways. They have decided on issues that range from the law on personal liberties (Maneka Gandhi v Union of India) to how territorial boundaries of India’s states should be demarcated (In re: Berubari Union).… Continue reading Pendency of Cases of Constitutional Importance – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The massive fire that broke out at the Bhalswa landfill site in Delhi on April 26 has not been completely dozed off yet. The residents, staying near the landfill have informed the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) that poisonous fumes are entering their homes which are causing breathing problems. A… Continue reading Rising Frequency of Landfill Fires – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Nature is all the animals, plants, and other things in the world that are not man-made. It also includes all the events and processes that are not caused by people. It plays a pivotal role in the overall development and wellbeing of an individual. It provides multiple resources to humans… Continue reading Relevance of Nature for Human Health – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer, exporter, and consumer of palm oil, will ban all exports of the commodity and its raw materials from April 28. The objective behind this decision is to reduce domestic shortages of cooking oil and bring down its skyrocketing prices. India is already grappling with record-high… Continue reading Palm Oil Crisis and its Implications for India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Russia’s attack on Ukraine has led to sudden rise in global commodity prices. Russia is the largest exporter of natural gas, fertilizers and wheat. It’s the second largest exporter of oil after Saudi Arabia. In terms of coal, it is the third largest exporter globally. The supply of these commodities… Continue reading Coal Shortage in India – Explained, pointwise