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The idea behind current affairs news analysis editorials is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services GS Preparation.

Why  you need 7 PM Current Affairs News Analysis Editorials?

UPSC syllabus is rather indicative than exhaustive and needs a broader learning curve and regular updates. The aspirant needs to have a practical working knowledge of almost everything happening socially, politically, economically, geographically and historically. News reading is an important aspect which supplements above-mentioned criteria. The articles in newspapers are of relevance to any given civil services examination paper whether it be optional, essay, general studies or preliminary. Also, newspaper being dynamic in nature there is no difference in strategy of reading newspaper for a newcomer or an experienced aspirant. But does one really have time to sift through so many newspapers and even more number of articles on daily basis. Hence, our editorial team tries to make task easier for you by presenting in-depth analysis of important news articles. You don’t need to look anywhere more for your daily news analysis

7 PM | Turning the policy focus to child undernutrition | 20th November, 2019

Context: Malnutrition and the findings of Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) report. More in news: Government recently released Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) report which assumes importance as India ranks 102 out of 117 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI), 2019. Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS): The survey was conducted between 2016 and 2018… Continue reading 7 PM | Turning the policy focus to child undernutrition | 20th November, 2019

7 PM | Rapid urbanization has meant more problems than prosperity | 19th November, 2019

Context: Urbanisation and rising risk of Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). More in news: A recent Lancet study issues a dire warning of the devastation that Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are likely to wreak if timely action is not taken to slow down its current rapid rise. Urbanisation: Urbanisation is an increase in the number of people living in… Continue reading 7 PM | Rapid urbanization has meant more problems than prosperity | 19th November, 2019

7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019

Context: Economic Slowdown and revival of consumer confidence. More in news:  Former PM Manmohan Singh says ‘palpable climate of fear’ is stifling economic growth & could end up causing stagflation. Nominal GDP growth is at a 15-year low Unemployment is at a 45-year high  Household consumption is at a four-decade low Bad loans in banks… Continue reading 7 PM | The fountainhead of India’s economic malaise | 18th November, 2019

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7 PM | We need a new Green Revolution — one that focuses on the environment | 14th November, 2019

Context: Environmental impacts of agriculture. More in news: ‘Climate strike’, a form of protest popularised by the Sweedish teenage activist Greta Thunburg, has been named Collins’ Word of the Year 2019. The recently held summit, ‘The Future of Protein’ aims to bring together the key stakeholders in business, innovation, scientific research and policy to transform… Continue reading 7 PM | We need a new Green Revolution — one that focuses on the environment | 14th November, 2019

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7 PM | The problem with re-basing GDP estimates | 13th November, 2019

Context: Base year change and the related issues. More in news: CSO to change GDP base year to 2017-18 from 2011-12 Gross Domestic Product (GDP): Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a specific time period. As a… Continue reading 7 PM | The problem with re-basing GDP estimates | 13th November, 2019

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7 PM | The fast-evolving ethical conundrums of biotechnology | 12th November, 2019

Context: List of ethical concerns for the biotechnology and bio-engineering community. More in news: The 2019 Global Community Bio Summit will be held at MIT Media Lab, Cambridge in October. Biotechnology: Biotechnology is a broad discipline in which biological processes, organisms, cells or cellular components are exploited to develop new technologies. Brewing and baking bread are… Continue reading 7 PM | The fast-evolving ethical conundrums of biotechnology | 12th November, 2019

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