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 → Introduction India has embarked on an ambitious journey to establish the world’s largest grain storage plan, aiming to transform the nation’s agricultural economy. While the initiative presents numerous benefits, such as reducing post-harvest losses, enhancing farmers’ income, and strengthening food security, it is not devoid of challenges. Issues like ensuring… 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 What is the News? The Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) has signed sub-licence agreements with India-based companies, along with an Indonesian firm, to make generic versions of the drug Nilotinib of the Switzerland-based pharmaceutical corporation… 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 → Introduction The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), recently implemented by the European Union (EU), has significant implications for countries like India. CBAM imposes a carbon cost on high-emission imports, potentially affecting India’s export competitiveness. This new regulation, aimed at preventing carbon leakage, raises concerns about compatibility with existing trade norms and… 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
