Source: The post is based on the article “IN THE PINK? Two economists debate the decision withdrawing ₹2,000 notes” published in The Times of India on 24th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About RBI’s decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes. News: The Reserve… Continue reading IN THE PINK? Two economists debate the decision withdrawing ₹2,000 notes
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Since 2014, the poorest communities are earning less
Source: The post is based on the article “Since 2014, the poorest communities are earning less” published in the Indian Express on 24th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Inclusive growth and issues arising from it. Relevance: About growth rate trends of poor communities. News: According to Labour Bureau data, in 2022-23, the growth rate of real wages was… Continue reading Since 2014, the poorest communities are earning less
Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About Hiroshima G7 Summit. News: Recently, Hiroshima G7 Summit occurred.… Continue reading Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges
It’s time to ensure safer skies
Source: The post is based on the article “It’s time to ensure safer skies” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Mangalore air accident and aviation sector. News: It has been 13 years since an aircraft crashed in Mangalore resulting in the deaths of 158… Continue reading It’s time to ensure safer skies
Withdrawal of currencies: need and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 About the recent withdrawal of currencies3 What are the reasons for the withdrawal of currencies?4 What are the previous instances of withdrawal of currencies in India? 5 What are the various advantages of the withdrawal of currencies? 6 What are the challenges faced while withdrawing currencies? 7 What should be done? Introduction … Continue reading Withdrawal of currencies: need and challenges – Explained, pointwise
G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warming
Source: The post is based on the following articles “G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warming” published in the Indian Express on 22nd May 2023. “The end of ‘decoupling’?” published in the Business Standard on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance:… Continue reading G7’s climate wishlist, and the realities of efforts to cap warming
Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too
Source: The post is based on the article “Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About traditional bull-taming sports. News: The… Continue reading Judging jallikattu – Verdict upholds cultural sentiment, but animal rights, human safety matter too
Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive
Source: The post is based on the article “Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About RBI’s decision to… Continue reading Why2k Question – Will withdrawing ₹2,000 notes smoke out the crooked? Unlikely. The crooked economy’s much more inventive
Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy” published in The Times of India on 22nd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the tax on international credit card transactions. News: The Centre has amended rules under the Foreign… Continue reading Undo The Un-Liberalised Remittance Policy
WMO’s State of the Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About WMO’s State of the Global Climate Report3 What are the warnings highlighted by the State of the Global Climate Report?4 What will be the consequences of increased temperature?5 What are the challenges in limiting the impacts of climate change? 6 What should be done to limit the impacts of… Continue reading WMO’s State of the Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise
