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Between India and Nepal, barriers come down
Source: The post is based on the article “Between India and Nepal, barriers come down” published in the Indian Express on 13th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – India and Neighbourhood relations. Relevance: About India-Nepal relations. News: The recent visit of the Nepali Prime Minister to India has highlighted the ongoing developments in India-Nepal relations. Contents1 What are the key… Continue reading Between India and Nepal, barriers come down
Narendra Modi’s Deng Xiaoping moment
Source– The post is based on the article “Narendra Modi’s Deng Xiaoping moment” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance- Issues related to bilateral groupings and agreements News– US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan’s visit to Delhi this week is expected to finalise the agreements that… Continue reading Narendra Modi’s Deng Xiaoping moment
Wrestlers’ protest and the shrinking space for dissent
Source– The post is based on the article “Wrestlers’ protest and the shrinking space for dissent” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Pressure Groups and Formal/Informal Associations and their Role in the Polity. Relevance– Issues related to social movements News – Wrestlers protested for more than one month over the issues… Continue reading Wrestlers’ protest and the shrinking space for dissent
An Atmanirbhar move – on fertiliser sector
Source– The post is based on the article “An Atmanirbhar move” published in the “The Indian Express” on 13th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance- Issues related to fertiliser sector News– The article highlights the progress achieved by current government in fertiliser sector. How has India’s department of fertilisers made significant strides in achieving self-reliance… Continue reading An Atmanirbhar move – on fertiliser sector
Same-sex marriage: Morality vs equality
Source– The post is based on the article “Same-sex marriage: Morality vs equality” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS2- Judiciary Relevance- Issues related to LGBT News- Just a few days before the Supreme Court of India commenced hearings on the same-sex marriage issue. What questions… Continue reading Same-sex marriage: Morality vs equality
Seeds of stagnation in Bt cotton: Can newer variants impact productivity?
Source: This post is created based on the article “Seeds of stagnation in Bt cotton: Can newer variants impact productivity?”, published in Business Standard on 13th June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3 – Science and tech – GM Crops News: GEAC is considering the genetically modified (GM) Bt cotton seed variant, Bollgard-2 Round-up Ready… Continue reading Seeds of stagnation in Bt cotton: Can newer variants impact productivity?
You, I, AI & GOI – on implication of generative AI
Source: This post is created based on the article “You, I, AI & GOI”, published in The Times of India on 13th June 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3 – Science and tech – GM Crops Context: The article discusses the ongoing debate about the development and regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). OpenAI CEO Sam… Continue reading You, I, AI & GOI – on implication of generative AI
El Nino: Concept and impacts – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents0.1 Introduction1 What Is El Nino?1.1 How will the formation of El Nino occur?1.2 What are the El Nino impacts in India?1.3 What are the El Nino impacts in regions outside India?1.4 How global nations are planning to mitigate and combat El Nino impacts?1.5 What should be done? Introduction The National… Continue reading El Nino: Concept and impacts – Explained, pointwise
India, UAE target $100 bn in non-oil trade by 2030
Source: The post is based on the article “India, UAE target $100 bn in non-oil trade by 2030” published in The Hindu on 13th June 2023 What is the News? The first meeting of the Joint Committee of India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was held recently. What are the key highlights from the India-UAE… Continue reading India, UAE target $100 bn in non-oil trade by 2030
