Source: The post is based on an article “Bridging the gap – Efforts to reduce gender disparities must continue in earnest” published in The Hindu on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: About the Gender Gap Report, 2023 and reducing gender disparities. News: India has seen a rise in its ranking… Continue reading Bridging the gap – Efforts to reduce gender disparities must continue in earnest
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Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp” published in “The Times of India” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Conservation. Relevance: About NTCA Revamp. News: Indian Forest Service officers in Madhya Pradesh are debating the revamp of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).… Continue reading Amid roar over increase in tiger count, murmur for NTCA revamp
Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change” published in “The Times of India” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: About the issues faced by the plant species. News: Recent research has shown how the construction of different… Continue reading Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change
World’s largest grain storage plan: benefits and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the world’s largest grain storage plan3 What is the rationale/need for the world’s largest grain storage plan?4 What are the salient features of the grain storage plan when compares to other nations’ plans?5 What are the benefits associated with the world’s largest grain storage plan?6 What are… Continue reading World’s largest grain storage plan: benefits and challenges – Explained, pointwise
Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Nilotinib?3 What is the significance of agreement for making generic versions of Nilotinib?4 What is Medicines Patent Pool (MPP)? What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool… Continue reading Medicines Patent Pool deal to make cancer drug cheaper
G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
Source: The post is based on the article “G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI” published in The Hindu on 23rd June 2023 What is the News? A meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries was held in Pune. What are the key decisions of the meeting of the Education Ministers of G-20 countries? G-20 members… Continue reading G-20 Education Ministers agree on equitable use of AI
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the CBAM?3 What are the arguments in supporting the implementation of CBAM?4 What are the arguments against the implementation of CBAM?5 How does CBAM affect other countries’ carbon pricing mechanisms? 6 Why is India worried about the CBAM? 7 How is India planning to tackle CBAM?8 What should… Continue reading Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
Friends And Benefits: Overlapping interests between India and US show that a formal alliance is not necessary for a solid relationship
Source: The post is based on the article “Friends And Benefits: Overlapping interests between India and US show that a formal alliance is not necessary for a solid relationship” published in The Times of India on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. Relevance: About India-US relationship . News:… Continue reading Friends And Benefits: Overlapping interests between India and US show that a formal alliance is not necessary for a solid relationship
Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts” published in The Times of India on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. Relevance: About fund crunch in Higher Educational Institutes. News: Nandan Nilekani donated $38. 5 million to his alma mater IIT Bombay. This… Continue reading Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts
Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit
Source: The post is based on the article “Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit” published in The Hindu on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – The role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About Internet shutdowns in Manipur. News: The Manipur High Court granted limited Internet access in designated places… Continue reading Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit
