What is the News? The World Bank Group has recently decided to discontinue publication of its ‘Doing Business’ rankings. About the Doing Business Report Doing Business report measures regulations across the 190 economies in 12 business regulatory areas to assess the business environment in each economy. Read more: World Bank’s Doing Business Report What led to… Continue reading World Bank discontinues Doing Business rankings
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AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A week before the meeting of Quad leaders in Washington DC, the US administration announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific, between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. (AUKUS). As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the US within 18 months. There is… Continue reading AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts
What is the news? The National Sample Survey (NSS) in its latest findings mentioned that Doubling farmers’ income by 2022 is not feasible. The findings also mentioned reasons such as reduced earnings from crop production and increased debts for not achieving it. The findings also highlighted the need for a strong policy response to reverse the trend.… Continue reading Non-farm activities need a big push to boost rural incomes, say experts
National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a Bill to dispense with the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET). This bill is passed based on the recommendation of the high-level committee led by retired judge AK Rajan. The committee report was prepared after looking into around 86,000 representations from various… Continue reading National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
[Yojana August Summary] Reforms in the Civil Services – Explained, pointwise
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
Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Synopsis The crisis in Afghanistan presents a major opportunity for the SCO to realise its regional ambitions. Introduction The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation‘s (SCO) importance for Afghanistan seems self-evident if one can see its member and observer nations. Its founding leaders are the two great powers of the east — Russia and China. Its other initial… Continue reading Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
Synopsis: The reforms made by the Tamil Nadu government in Temples and their acceptance in Court is paving a way for reforms in Temples throughout India. Introduction Recently, the Tamil Nadu government appointed 24 trained archakas (priests) in temples across the State which come under the control of the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments… Continue reading Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
New report suggests how land-use for renewable energy in India can be environmentally sustainable
What is the news? Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has recently released a report titled “Renewable Energy and Land Use in India by Mid-Century“. According to the report, India will use significant stretches of land by 2050 to install renewable energy generation capacities, and the land-use increase may have an impact on… Continue reading New report suggests how land-use for renewable energy in India can be environmentally sustainable
India’s presidency of the UNSC fortified our role in world affairs
Synopsis: With the month-long UNSC presidency, India showcased our role in world affairs. Introduction India has just concluded its presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for August. India managed to achieve almost all of what we set out for, and also successfully handled the expected and unexpected challenges that came our way. Initiatives… Continue reading India’s presidency of the UNSC fortified our role in world affairs
Mother of all forms: Many official documents still don’t allow mother’s name to be a standalone marker of parentage. Change this
What is the news? Madras High Court is hearing a PIL seeking revision of all official documents that recognise only the father’s name, and offer no space for the mother’s name. During the case, the Madras HC issued a notice to both central and state governments and demanded explanations. Non-compliance in previous instances In 2015,… Continue reading Mother of all forms: Many official documents still don’t allow mother’s name to be a standalone marker of parentage. Change this
