Introduction The death of Father Stan Swamy has again highlighted the dismal state of prisons in our country. The prisoners are not only deprived of their liberty but are also denied basic health and hygiene facilities. They are also subjected to an additional layer of torture by the jail authorities, which is nothing but a… Continue reading State of Prisons in India – Explained, pointwise
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Migrant workers and their Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The migrant crisis during the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities faced by migrants. Recently, the Supreme Court issued an important judgment towards the welfare of migrants. The judgment mandated a portal for the registration of all informal/migrant workers. But to provide welfare to migrants, there is a need for a clear policy framework and greater… Continue reading Migrant workers and their Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Virtual Water Trade
Virtual water trade is the idea that when goods and services are exchanged, so is virtual water. When a country imports one tonne of wheat instead of producing it domestically, it is saving about 1,300 cubic meters of real indigenous water.For example, Mexico imports maize and in doing so, it saves 12 billion cubic meters… Continue reading Virtual Water Trade
[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -July 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of July 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th July 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -July 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Taliban has swiftly advanced across Afghanistan after a speedy withdrawal of US troops. While the US has confirmed that 90% of the withdrawal is done, the Taliban has claimed that it is in control of 85% of Afghanistan territory. These developments mean that the regional powers now have the burden of managing the military vacuum… Continue reading India’s future Afghan policy – Explained, pointwise
Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Presently, India’s population stands at nearly 134 crore. According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs estimates, India’s population will reach 1.5 billion by 2030. Further, the population will hit 1.64 billion in 2050. This would make India become the largest populous country, overtaking China. To prevent that India introduced population control measures.… Continue reading Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
Lightning strikes in India: impacts and management – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Climate change may be sparking more lightning across the world, and there is an increasing scientific evidence pointing to the trend. According to a pre-print accepted for the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics recently, the frequency and intensity of lightning strikes in India are expected to increase by 10-25 percent and 15-50 percent by the end… Continue reading Lightning strikes in India: impacts and management – Explained, pointwise
Ministry of Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
Introduction In a recent move, a separate Ministry of Cooperation was created by the Government of India for realizing the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’. As per the government, the Ministry of Cooperation would work towards strengthening the cooperative movement in India. Also, the creation of this ministry is in line with the Finance Minister’s… Continue reading Ministry of Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
Cairn Energy dispute and Government disputes with private entities – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Britain’s Cairn Energy Plc has secured an order from a French court authorizing the freezing of 20 Indian government properties in Paris valued at over 20 million euros. This is the first court order secured against India to enforce a $1.2-billion arbitration award that Cairn Energy had won against the Indian government in the… Continue reading Cairn Energy dispute and Government disputes with private entities – Explained, pointwise
Issue of Bail under UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) – Explained, Pointwise
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, Organization, and Functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Relevance – Watali judgment set the conditions for the bail of an accused, arrested under the UAPA act. Introduction The unfortunate death of Father Swamy and the continued imprisonment of so many others like him bring the… Continue reading Issue of Bail under UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) – Explained, Pointwise
