For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the first meeting of the foreign ministers of the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took place virtually. After the meeting, India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States have decided to launch a new quadrilateral economic forum. The four countries agreed that they… Continue reading Quadrilateral economic forum and India – Explained, pointwise
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Understanding dyscalculia and what it’s like to live with it
What is the news? Dyscalculia is a well-established Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and about 6% of school-age children might be affected. But it doesn’t get diagnosed easily. What is Dyscalculia? It is a learning disability in math. People with this disease have trouble with math at many levels. They often struggle with key concepts like… Continue reading Understanding dyscalculia and what it’s like to live with it
Energy access and its importance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Energy is vital in raising standards of living and enhancing development. It is critical in building and saving lives — in situations of intense heat, for instance, access to air cooling systems is imperative. Energy access is also necessary to improve worker productivity. According to the World Bank estimates, 759… Continue reading Energy access and its importance – Explained, pointwise
Vax milestone and a K-shaped problem
Synopsis: The Indian economy is facing a K-shaped problem even before the pandemic. But the pandemic worsened the K-shaped problem more. Introduction India has administered more than one billion Covid vaccines since it started its Covid vaccination drive in January. Out of India’s population of about 1.3 billion, 78%, or just over 1 billion, are… Continue reading Vax milestone and a K-shaped problem
UPSC candidates have no right to cadre of choice: Supreme Court
What is the news? The Supreme Court has ruled that the successful UPSC aspirants have no right to be allocated to a cadre of their choice. About the case An IAS officer from Kerala was allotted to the Himachal Pradesh cadre. Kerala government was not considered during the allocation of cadre. This is seen as… Continue reading UPSC candidates have no right to cadre of choice: Supreme Court
One billion Covid Vaccines and beyond – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India has administered more than one billion Covid vaccines since it started its Covid vaccination drive on January 16, 2021. This made India the second nation to achieve such a target, after China. India celebrated this historic achievement with the launch of a film and song at capital Delhi’s Red… Continue reading One billion Covid Vaccines and beyond – Explained, pointwise
The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it
Synopsis: There is a frequent economic crisis in India like coal, onion, petrol, etc. This needs immediate attention for preventing it. Introduction India has a history of economic crisis. For instance, In 2006-07, India had a wheat crisis, onion and tomato crisis appeared almost every year. The prices increase in horticulture directly impacts the Consumer… Continue reading The need of systems that’ll help tackle a crisis rather than deny it
Geo-Economics Of Two Quads
Synopsis: Both Quads offer tremendous opportunities to India. But India has to be cautious and maintain its relations with non Quad countries in the region. Introduction Recently, the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to launch a new Quadrilateral Economic Forum to have shared interests in West Asia. India is already a… Continue reading Geo-Economics Of Two Quads
India, Israel, UAE and U.S. launch quad forum
What is the news? Recently, the first meeting of the foreign ministers of the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took place virtually. After the meeting, India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States have decided to launch a new quadrilateral economic forum. Note: Indian foreign minister has been on… Continue reading India, Israel, UAE and U.S. launch quad forum
One Nation One Ration Card: Good intention but implementation may be difficult
Synopsis: The One Nation One Ration Card scheme has many benefits, but it also has a few practical challenges that need to be addressed. Introduction Many welfare schemes are designed with good intentions but encounter many (expected and unexpected) hurdles at the time of their implementation. One such scheme is the One Nation One Ration… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card: Good intention but implementation may be difficult
