Sports sector in India: Issues and challenges – Explained, Pointwise

Introduction The conclusion of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 brought immense joy to the nation. India won its first gold medal in track and field events of the Olympics. A total of 7 medals were won, which marks India’s best score at the Olympics. However, despite this, India finished 48th in the event. Whereas Japan, with… Continue reading Sports sector in India: Issues and challenges – Explained, Pointwise

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[Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials July 2021

Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 7pm Editorial for the month of July 2021 Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [July 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services GS… Continue reading [Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials July 2021

Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 and Right to Strike – Explained, pointwise

Introduction Recently, the Minister of Defence introduced the Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021, in the Lok Sabha. It seeks to empower the government to declare services mentioned in it as “essential defence services” and prohibit strikes and lockouts in any industrial establishment or unit engaged in such services. The objective behind its introduction is to… Continue reading Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 and Right to Strike – Explained, pointwise

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Retrospective taxation and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill – Explained, pointwise

Introduction The government has recently introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021, in Parliament. The bill seeks to nullify the contentious retrospective tax law by amending the Income Tax (IT) Act of 1961 and the Finance Act of 2012.  By the 2012 amendment, the government permitted itself to tax entities retrospectively in 2012, the government has so far made 17… Continue reading Retrospective taxation and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill – Explained, pointwise

Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise

Introduction Recently, a global collaborative investigative effort, titled the Pegasus project, revealed that Israeli company NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware targeted over 300 mobile phone numbers in India. As per reports, at least 40 journalists, Cabinet Ministers, and holders of constitutional positions were possibly subjected to surveillance. The reports are based on a leaked global database… Continue reading Pegasus spyware issue – Explained, pointwise

Gilgit-Baltistan issue – Explained, pointwise

Introduction As per media reports, Pakistani authorities have finalized a law to award provisional provincial status to strategically located Gilgit-Baltistan. Under the proposed law, the Supreme Appellate Court (SAC) of Gilgit-Baltistan may be abolished and the region’s election commission is likely to be merged with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). About Gilgit-Baltistan Gilgit-Baltistan is… Continue reading Gilgit-Baltistan issue – Explained, pointwise

[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -July 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month  of July 2021 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [16th to 31st July 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -July 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise

Introduction A group of health experts in India have raised concerns about the country’s strategy to fight malnutrition through food fortification. They argued for “extreme caution” in implementing new chemical interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies. Before proceeding further, let us first understand few details about fortification and the need for it. What is fortification? Fortification… Continue reading Food Fortification in India – Explained, pointwise

Significance of climate resilience for India – Explained, pointwise

Introduction Climate change is altering the nature of each and every country. It’s like a pandemic, it doesn’t know political boundaries. Even the most advanced countries are not being spared by nature. India is one of the nations most vulnerable to the ravages of climate change. The solution to climate change lies in understanding the… Continue reading Significance of climate resilience for India – Explained, pointwise

Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise

Introduction Bachpan Bachao Andolan (BBA) and various civil society groups have campaigned for decades for a strong law to end the menace of human trafficking. In 2017, thousands of trafficking survivors marched a Bharat Yatra alongside students, governments, the judiciary, multifaith leaders, businesses and civil society to demand such a law. COVID-19 has further intensified the need… Continue reading Human trafficking in India and anti-trafficking bill – Explained, pointwise

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