Source: The post is based on the article “Maharashtra heatstroke deaths: Protecting the vulnerable this summer” published in the Indian Express on 27th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatstrokes. News: Recently, fourteen people died from heatstroke while attending a government award function in an open space in Navi Mumbai. The IMD has predicted… Continue reading Maharashtra heatstroke deaths: Protecting the vulnerable this summer
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Healthy reduction – Out-of-pocket health spends must fall faster
Source: The post is based on the article “Healthy reduction – Out-of-pocket health spends must fall faster” published in the Business Standard on 27th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About National Health Accounts report and its findings. News: The latest data from the National Health Accounts… Continue reading Healthy reduction – Out-of-pocket health spends must fall faster
Remission Impossible – In Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, govt decisions on early release, paroles are huge blows against justice
Source: The post is based on the article “Remission Impossible – In Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, govt decisions on early release, paroles are huge blows against justice” published in The Times of India on 27th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.… Continue reading Remission Impossible – In Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, govt decisions on early release, paroles are huge blows against justice
Bounty Is Curse – Sudan is another example of what happens to natural resource rich but politically mismanaged countries
Source: The post is based on the article “Bounty Is Curse – Sudan is another example of what happens to natural resource rich but politically mismanaged countries” published in The Times of India on 27th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About Sudan Civil… Continue reading Bounty Is Curse – Sudan is another example of what happens to natural resource rich but politically mismanaged countries
India’s nuclear liability law and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s nuclear liability law, the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLND) 2010, outlines the legal framework for handling liability in the event of a nuclear accident. It governs compensation for victims and holds nuclear facility operators responsible for any damage caused. While this law aims to protect citizens and… Continue reading India’s nuclear liability law and associated issues – Explained, pointwise
Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy
Source: The post is based on the article “Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About Plastic ban failure. News: Even nearly 10 months after the ban on single-use plastic products, their use is still rampant… Continue reading Plastic ban failure – Managing plastic waste needs a multi-pronged strategy
Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases
Source: The post is based on the article “BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases” published in The Hindustan Times on 25th April 2023. What is the News? Recently, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the launch of a pilot project called ‘Eco Biotraps’. The project aims to prevent the spread of vector-borne infections in… Continue reading Eco Biotraps: BMC to launch eco-friendly device to curb vector-borne diseases
The right to litigate – Use of legal remedies to limit nature’s exploitation is at the core of democracy
Source: The post is based on the article “The right to litigate – Use of legal remedies to limit nature’s exploitation is at the core of democracy” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About coal-fired plants. News: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently registered… Continue reading The right to litigate – Use of legal remedies to limit nature’s exploitation is at the core of democracy
Rescue service – The Sudan evacuation highlights challenges India faces in conflict
Source: The post is based on the article “Rescue service – The Sudan evacuation highlights challenges India faces in conflict” published in The Hindu on 26th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Indian diaspora. Relevance: About Sudan evacuation. News: India has begun ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate around 4,000 nationals currently stranded in Khartoum and other parts of… Continue reading Rescue service – The Sudan evacuation highlights challenges India faces in conflict
[Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Groundwater Water Management through Panchayats – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Water is an essential natural resource for sustaining life and livelihoods, especially in rural areas. However, it is increasingly becoming a scarce commodity due to over-exploitation and insufficient natural replenishment. With the mounting pressure of population growth and water-consuming sectors, sustainable water management has become vital in rural areas. Panchayati… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Groundwater Water Management through Panchayats – Explained, pointwise
