Hotspot Minsk – Russia’s likely delivery of tactical nukes to Belarus will set a dangerous, destabilising global precedent

Source: The post is based on the article “Hotspot Minsk – Russia’s likely delivery of tactical nukes to Belarus will set a dangerous, destabilising global precedent” published in The Times of India on 16th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About Russia – Belarus nuclear deal.… Continue reading Hotspot Minsk – Russia’s likely delivery of tactical nukes to Belarus will set a dangerous, destabilising global precedent

Between jobs & slavery: Addressing informal employment is the key

Source: The post is based on the article “Between jobs & slavery: Addressing informal employment is the key” published in the Business Standard on 16th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Employment. Relevance: About the issues with Global Slavery Index. News: Recently Global Slavery Index 2023 has been released. The report highlights that the G20 nations alone account for more than… Continue reading Between jobs & slavery: Addressing informal employment is the key

Rules of recovery: Settlement framework provides another option

Source: The post is based on the article “Culture shift: UNESCO must act on nations exiting, re-entering on frivolous grounds” published in the Business Standard on 16th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About the Framework for Compromise Settlements and Technical Write-offs. News: Recently, the Reserve… Continue reading Rules of recovery: Settlement framework provides another option

Culture shift: UNESCO must act on nations exiting, re-entering on frivolous grounds

Source: The post is based on the article “Culture shift: UNESCO must act on nations exiting, re-entering on frivolous grounds” published in The Hindu on 16th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About the US rejoining UNESCO. News: The United States has recently said that it will rejoin the United Nations Educational,… Continue reading Culture shift: UNESCO must act on nations exiting, re-entering on frivolous grounds

India – China border dispute: Three years after Galwan clash– Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Three years after the infamous Galwan clash, the India-China border dispute still remains a significant geopolitical issue. The deadly encounter in the Galwan Valley marked a turning point in Sino-Indian relations, leading to heightened tensions and military buildup along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). While some progress has been… Continue reading India – China border dispute: Three years after Galwan clash– Explained, pointwise

We’re All Aam Aadmi – India’s not the biggest mango exporter but the fruit is at its sublime best here. Sad that output is hit by weather

Source: The post is based on the article “We’re All Aam Aadmi – India’s not the biggest mango exporter but the fruit is at its sublime best here. Sad that output is hit by weather” published in The Times of India on 15th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About… Continue reading We’re All Aam Aadmi – India’s not the biggest mango exporter but the fruit is at its sublime best here. Sad that output is hit by weather

Strengthening the ICDS Scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Strengthening the ICDS Scheme” published in The Hindu on 15th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: About the performance of ICDS. News: India’s high prevalence of stunting, wasting, and anaemia continues to pose… Continue reading Strengthening the ICDS Scheme

Tackling the waste problem

Source: The post is based on the article “Tackling the waste problem” published in the Business Standard on 15th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Pollution Relevance: About the Solid Waste Management. News: A recent report by World Bank, “What a Waste: A Global Review of Solid Waste Management”, stated that 2.9 billion people lived in metropolitan areas 10 years… Continue reading Tackling the waste problem

The right incentive – PLI scheme alone would not be enough

Source: The post is based on the article “The right incentive – PLI scheme alone would not be enough” published in the Business Standard on 14th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About issues with PLI Scheme. News: The government is planning to hold a first-of-its-kind meeting to… Continue reading The right incentive – PLI scheme alone would not be enough

Data Security in India: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India, set to become a trillion-dollar digital economy by 2026, faces significant data security needs and challenges. With over a billion people, digitization and burgeoning internet usage, India must protect its citizens’ data from vulnerabilities and breaches. However, despite a digitally-forward government and robust IT sector, the country lacks critical… Continue reading Data Security in India: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

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