Source: The post is based on the article “Coach Red – Kota-type exam prep factories help students clear tough entrance tests, but at great future cost” published in The Times of India on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. Relevance: About coaching factories. News: India’s 23 IITs are its most internationally respected higher education brand. Of the… Continue reading Coach Red – Kota-type exam prep factories help students clear tough entrance tests, but at great future cost
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[Yojana June 2023 Summary] Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in India: A global role model – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in India has emerged as a pioneering model in ensuring the efficient and effective transfer of government welfare benefits. By leveraging technology and India’s unique identity infrastructure, DBT directly channels funds to beneficiaries’ accounts, minimizing leakages and corruption. It represents a successful amalgamation of public policy… Continue reading [Yojana June 2023 Summary] Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in India: A global role model – Explained, pointwise
Three years after Galwan, disengagement has not been followed by resolution
Source: The post is based on the following article “The Stories On China That India Will Miss” published in The Times of India on 19th June 2023 “Three years after Galwan, disengagement has not been followed by resolution” published in the Indian Express on 19th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: About India – China border dispute.… Continue reading Three years after Galwan, disengagement has not been followed by resolution
Greenwashed – Aravalis to Goa, rules are being tweaked to allow ecologically dangerous projects and mining
Source: The post is based on the article “Greenwashed – Aravalis to Goa, rules are being tweaked to allow ecologically dangerous projects and mining” published in The Times of India on 19th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About protecting Indian hill ranges. News: A recent study found that India might lose 22% of Aravallis, India’s oldest… Continue reading Greenwashed – Aravalis to Goa, rules are being tweaked to allow ecologically dangerous projects and mining
Birth Of The Matter – Single persons are denied the right to be surrogate parents on fact-free, not-quite-scientific & vague moral grounds
Source: The post is based on the article “Birth Of The Matter – Single persons are denied the right to be surrogate parents on fact-free, not-quite-scientific & vague moral grounds” published in The Times of India on 19th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About Regulation of… Continue reading Birth Of The Matter – Single persons are denied the right to be surrogate parents on fact-free, not-quite-scientific & vague moral grounds
Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Source: The post is based on the article “Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? As India is working on creating integrated theatre commands, a common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) for all defence officers has been mooted. About the common Annual Confidential Report (ACR) Need:… Continue reading Common assessment system mooted for all defence officers
Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
Source: The post is based on the article “Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea” published in The Hindu on 17th June 2023 What is the News? Experts say cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are far more frequent and were better understood. But in recent times, the Arabian Sea is heating up more… Continue reading Warming oceans make it harder to forecast cyclones in Arabian Sea
India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
Source: The post is based on the article “India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them” published in the Indian Express on 17th June 2023 What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has recently approved the procurement of armed Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) from a United States-based company. The… Continue reading India to buy Predator UAVs from the US: Capabilities, countries which use them
Synthetic human embryos: All about life
Source: The post is based on the article “Synthetic human embryos: All about life” published in Indian Express on 17th June 2023 Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of Biotechnology. Relevance: About Synthetic human embryos. News: At the International Society of Stem Cell Research’s annual meeting in Boston, a woman scientist announced that her team has… Continue reading Synthetic human embryos: All about life
[Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Water conservation through community planning – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Water conservation is a critical global concern, emphasized by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), which promotes clean water and sanitation for all. An integral part of this goal involves managing water resources sustainably and ensuring that every drop is used efficiently. In a populous country like… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Water conservation through community planning – Explained, pointwise
