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7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – September 23, 2017

Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : From ocean to ozone, the limits of our planet: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : Climate Change: Testing the limits of our planet Source : Power for all, always: (Indian Express, Editorial) Analysis : India’s Power Generation     

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India’s Power Generation

Context While 99.5 per cent of India’s villages are considered electrified, a fifth of the country’s population still awaits an electricity connection and many more suffer due to poor power supply. Hence, the government has moved beyond village electrification to 24×7 power for all by 2022. What is the new plan? The central government has… Continue reading India’s Power Generation

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Climate Change: Testing the limits of our planet

Context Transformative changes must be considered to keep Earth safe for the future What is the present scenario? The population of vertebrate species on Earth in the wild saw a dramatic fall of about 30% between 1970 and 2006, with the worst effects being in the tropics and in freshwater ecosystems. The ecological footprint of… Continue reading Climate Change: Testing the limits of our planet

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Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 22

Archives  Q) What are the Issues and Challenges faced by higher education in India?Describe the role government can play to improve the current plight of the education institutes? Issues and Challenges faced by higher education in India         India’s higher education system primarily faces challenges on three fronts: Expansion:         India’s GER of16% was much below the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – September 22

Must Read News Articles – September 23

Archives GS-1 — GS-2 India and neighbors Strident Pakistan presses for UN envoy on Kashmir: Pakistan blamed India and Afghanistan for the volatile security situation in the region, while denying charges that it is harbouring terrorists who target both the countries. Hasina floats five-point peace plan: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has floated a five-point… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – September 23

7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – September 22, 2017

Read In-depth analysis of all Editorials here Source : Stairway to prosperity: (Indian Express, Editorial) Analysis : How well is India dealing with poverty? Source : Update for the online era: (The Hindu, Editorial) Analysis : Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1987 and the Need to Amend It  

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