Source: The post is based on the article “HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatwaves. News: Heatwaves have forced schools to close in parts of… Continue reading HAPless In Heat – As extreme summer temperatures hit many parts of India, are govts thinking of vulnerable groups?
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Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow” published in the Indian Express on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About the implications of delaying surveys. News: India’s own census enumeration exercise which was meant to take place… Continue reading Express View on delay of Consumption Expenditure Surveys, census: Let data flow
‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’” published in The Times of India on 21st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading ‘Cap tiger numbers at 4k, don’t make them a pest’
State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the State of World Population report3 What are the key findings of the State of World Population report? 4 What are the findings of the State of World Population report on India’s Population? 5 What are the opportunities created by a rising population? 6 What are the adverse implications of… Continue reading State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise
Why LGBTQIA+ couples should be allowed to adopt
Source: The post is based on the article “Why LGBTQIA+ couples should be allowed to adopt” published in the Indian Express on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the process of adoption by LGBTQIA+ couples. News: Recently, the National Commission… Continue reading Why LGBTQIA+ couples should be allowed to adopt
Be Smart, Be Humane – As more flee to Mizoram from Myanmar, New Delhi must understand costs of not having a refugee policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Be Smart, Be Humane – As more flee to Mizoram from Myanmar, New Delhi must understand costs of not having a refugee policy” published in The Times of India on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s… Continue reading Be Smart, Be Humane – As more flee to Mizoram from Myanmar, New Delhi must understand costs of not having a refugee policy
Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue
Source: The post is based on the article “Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests.. Relevance: About the visit of the Russian Deputy Prime Minister. News: Recently, the Russian… Continue reading Old friends: on Russia-India bilateral ties and the Ukraine issue
The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census
Source: The post is based on the article “The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census” published in The Hindu on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the demand for an updated caste census. News: Recently, various… Continue reading The caste imperative: On the subject of an updated caste census
Quantum computing technology and associated applications – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Quantum computing and how it is different from classical computing?3 What is the need for developing quantum computing?4 How India is developing quantum computing technologies?5 How other countries are developing quantum computing technologies?6 What are the potential applications of quantum computing?7 What are the challenges in developing… Continue reading Quantum computing technology and associated applications – Explained, pointwise
Heat strokes in India: Reasons and Impacts – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are heat strokes?3 How can heat strokes be fatal?4 What are the reasons for increasing heat stroke events in India?5 What are the various initiatives undertaken to mitigate heat strokes?6 What are the challenges in heat stroke mitigation?7 What should be done? Introduction In India, heat strokes in… Continue reading Heat strokes in India: Reasons and Impacts – Explained, pointwise
