For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Civil services are the backbone of the administrative machinery of the country. The ministers decide the policy, and it is for the civil servants, who serve at the pleasure of the President, to implement it. Evolution of Civil services in India During Ancient India: According to the Kautilya’s Arthasastra,… Continue reading [Yojana August Summary] Reforms in the Civil Services – Explained, pointwise
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Why Global Automakers are exiting India? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction To add to the problems of the Indian automotive industry, another big automaker has announced its exit from India. Ford has decided to stop manufacturing cars in India after failing to find a sustainable path forward. The exit is the latest in the series, after Harley-Davidson announced its withdrawal in Sep… Continue reading Why Global Automakers are exiting India? – Explained, pointwise
Declining farm income: Reasons and solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The agriculture industry employs around 58% of the Indian population, contributing significantly to the Indian economy at around 18% of the country’s GDP. But, despite playing a major role, recent reports have revealed serious issues that need to be addressed by policymakers. Firstly, average farming household incomes have increased relatively slowly… Continue reading Declining farm income: Reasons and solutions – Explained, pointwise
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis: Challenges for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Sri Lanka’s government recently declared an economic emergency. The country is witnessing rising food prices, a depreciating currency, and rapidly depleting forex reserves. The army has been called in to manage the crisis by rationing the supply of various essential goods. Sri Lanka, located at the crossroads of global shipping lanes,… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s economic crisis: Challenges for India – Explained, pointwise
The Issue of Marital Rapes in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction According to the UN Women’s 2011 report, out of 179 countries for which data was available, 52 had amended their legislation to explicitly make marital rape a criminal offense. However, India is one of the countries where marital rape is yet to be even recognized. Recently, the Kerala High Court held… Continue reading The Issue of Marital Rapes in India – Explained, pointwise
Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs has urged the central government to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in India. The recommendations come months after the central government liberalized the Other Service Providers (OSPs) sector by recommending the official use of VPNs, to facilitate the remote working ability for India’s massive… Continue reading Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
Long term Impacts of School Closure – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, a Survey named School Children’s Online and Offline Learning(SCHOOL) was conducted to understand the impact of the prolonged closure of schools due to the pandemic. The survey mentioned that the prolonged School closure at primary and upper primary levels since the onset of the pandemic has led to “catastrophic consequences”… Continue reading Long term Impacts of School Closure – Explained, pointwise
Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The cost of green hydrogen made by electrolysis is estimated to be around ₹350 per kg and the Centre plans to bring it down to ₹160 per kg by 2029-30. Addressing the International Climate Summit 2021 held recently, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries (RIL), said, “Efforts are on globally to make green hydrogen the… Continue reading Green Hydrogen: Potential, Issues and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
Afghan immigrants and India’s refugee policy – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction After the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, many Afghans, including minorities, are looking for asylum in India. There are already 15,000-18,000 Afghan refugees in India, according to experts. Recently, Afghan immigrants started camping outside the UNHCR office in Delhi, demanding refugee status along with other demands. Earlier, the ethnic… Continue reading Afghan immigrants and India’s refugee policy – Explained, pointwise
The ILO report and Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India is one of the largest welfare states in the world. But India, so far failed to provide social welfare to most of its vulnerable citizens. Recently, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled ‘World Social Protection Report 2020–22’. The report provides a global overview of recent… Continue reading The ILO report and Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
