For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is yoga?3 What are the key Yogic practices for health and well-being?4 What are the benefits of yoga?5 What does the research say about Yoga and Well-being?6 How does Yoga contribute to Global Well-being? Introduction Yoga, a centuries-old practice, offers more than just physical exercise. It embodies a… Continue reading [Yojana June 2023 Summary] Yoga for Global well-being – Explained, pointwise
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Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
Source: The post is based on the article “Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe” published in the Indian Express on 21st June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is heat exhaustion?3 What are heat strokes and how do they cause death?4 What is the impact of humidity and night-time temperatures on heat… Continue reading Heatwave deaths: Why a heat stroke kills, and how to stay safe
Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts
Source: The post is based on the article “Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts” published in The Times of India on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Issues. Relevance: About misuse of stricter laws. News: In Telangana, police charged the two dead… Continue reading Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts
Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds
Source: The post is based on the article “Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About the need for GM cotton crops. News: For the past several years, India’s cotton production has been stagnating at 34-36 million bales (one bale is… Continue reading Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds
A national innovation system for pharma
Source: The post is based on the article “A national innovation system for pharma” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About making the Indian pharmaceutical industry a world leader in innovation. News: Recently a closed-door roundtable on innovation in the pharmaceutical industry was jointly hosted… Continue reading A national innovation system for pharma
Precision fermentation: advantages and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is precision fermentation?3 What are the potential applications of precision fermentation?4 What are the needs for precision fermentation?5 What are the advantages of precision fermentation?6 What are the concerns surrounding precision fermentation?7 What should be done? Introduction Precision fermentation is an innovative technology that holds great promise for… Continue reading Precision fermentation: advantages and challenges – Explained, pointwise
Grassroots peace – Free and fair elections to local bodies are not possible without peace
Source: The post is based on the article “Grassroots peace – Free and fair elections to local bodies are not possible without peace” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Relevance: About Local body elections in West Bengal. News: Local body elections in West… Continue reading Grassroots peace – Free and fair elections to local bodies are not possible without peace
Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs
Source: The post is based on the article “Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About issues with Indian-made drugs. News: Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in… Continue reading Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs
Record-breaking temperatures: In the hot seat
Source: The post is based on the article “Record-breaking temperatures: In the hot seat” published in the Indian Express on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About 1.5 degree Celsius mark. News: Earlier, the World Meteorological Organisation warned that temperatures in at least one of the next four years would be higher than the… Continue reading Record-breaking temperatures: In the hot seat
Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained
Source: The post is based on the article “Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained” published in the Business Standard on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Relevance: About bringing urea under NBS. News: Recently, the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) has… Continue reading Rationalising prices – Excess use of urea should be contained
