Synopsis: The theory that Coronavirus could have been man-made from Wuhan Institute of Virology is increasing. So, adequate studies are necessary regarding the Lab leak theory of Coronavirus. Background When the Covid-19 became a pandemic, China promoted the narrative that the virus had a natural origin, and it got spread from a wet market in… Continue reading Lab leak theory of Coronavirus needs credible investigation
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Problems with “one state one vote” structure of GST Council
Synopsis: The “one state one vote” structure under GST Council is a flawed one. It needs to be replaced with a proportional representation of voting in the GST Council. This system should be based on the size of states or their revenue contribution to the GST pool Contents1 Background2 What is the distribution methodology for… Continue reading Problems with “one state one vote” structure of GST Council
[Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials May 2021
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 7pm Editorial for the month of May 2021 Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [May 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services… Continue reading [Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials May 2021
[Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | May, 2021
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 9pm Brief for the Month of May 2021. Click on the following link to download Monthly Compilation of The 9pm Brief for the Month of May 2021 About 9 PM Brief- With the 9 PM Current affairs brief we intend to simplify the newspaper reading experience.… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Monthly Compilation | May, 2021
The Right to a fair trial and the Indian Evidence Act
Synopsis: Acquittals in rape cases are often based on stereotypes about rape survivors and their past sexual history. But that has to change if India wants to ensure the Right to a fair trial. Contents1 Background2 Can the court go into the details of a survivor’s sexual history?3 Was the sexual history of a survivor… Continue reading The Right to a fair trial and the Indian Evidence Act
Issues with NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21
Synopsis: Although India has a better score in the latest SDG India Index 2020-21, some procedural changes in the methodology have resulted in an inadequate measurement of economic inequality. Introduction NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020- 21 was released recently. India has improved its overall SDG score from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2021.… Continue reading Issues with NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index 2020-21
COP26 a last chance to fulfil Paris agreement goals
Synopsis: There are certain issues that need to be addressed in the upcoming Cop26 to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Background The Paris Agreement aims to restrict the rise of global temperature this century below 2-degree Celsius, above pre-industrial levels. And also, to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees… Continue reading COP26 a last chance to fulfil Paris agreement goals
India needs to replace frequent elections with One nation One election
Synopsis – India should hold simultaneous elections (One nation one election) to tackle various challenges associated with frequent elections. About One nation one election: It is the idea of synchronising the elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies. In can be achieved by restructuring the current Indian election cycle. Contents1 Challenges in frequent Elections2… Continue reading India needs to replace frequent elections with One nation One election
[Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | May, 2021
Hello everyone, Prelims Marathon is a specific initiative for UPSC Prelims 2021. The initiative covers subjects like History, Economics, Polity, Science and Technology, Geography and Environment. Here, we are posting the compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of May 2021. Click on the following link to download Prelims Compilation for the month of May… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | May, 2021
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 1, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 The Case of Caste-Based Violence against Women2 Traceability Provisions Under the new IT Rules will encroach into User’s Privacy3 Indian Model presents a viable solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict4 How govts can support Covid Orphans? The Case of Caste-Based Violence against… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – June 1, 2021
