Source: The post is based on the article “Race to the bottom – Restricting journalists does not serve the interests of China or India” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About actions against journalists from India and China. News: Recently,… Continue reading Race to the bottom – Restricting journalists does not serve the interests of China or India
Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Central Government is considering launching a comprehensive livestock insurance scheme modelled on the Prime Minister’s Fasal Bima Yojana. Comprehensive livestock insurance will replace the… Continue reading Centre plans revamp of livestock insurance scheme to raise coverage
NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?
Source: The post is based on the article “NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?” published in Indian Express on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NCF?3 What are the changes proposed in the NCF 2023 for school education?4 When will these changes come into… Continue reading NCF 2023 Draft: What are the proposed changes for the Indian school system?
No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body
Source: The post is based on the article “No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), the professional organization of psychiatrists in India has said that there is no scientific basis for the belief that same-sex… Continue reading No scientific data to oppose same-sex marriage, says psychiatrists’ body
International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species” published in TOI on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the International Big Cats Alliance. What is the International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA)? IBCA will focus on the protection and conservation of… Continue reading International Big Cats Alliance(IBCA): PM launches global bloc to save 7 big cat species
The population bomb that never was
Source: The post is based on the article “The population bomb that never was” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What do these findings mean?4 How does this report compare to other reports? What is the News? Researchers from the… Continue reading The population bomb that never was
Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 What is the News? Indian-American statistician Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao has been awarded the 2023 International Prize in Statistics often referred to as the Nobel Prize of Statistics. What is the… Continue reading Indian-American C.R. Rao wins Nobel Prize equivalent in statistics
Increasing tiger population in India and government initiatives – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 About the recent increase in tiger population in India 3 What are the reasons led to the increasing tiger population in India? 4 What is the significance of conserving the tiger population? 5 What are the government initiatives focused on improving the tiger population in India? 6 What are the challenges with… Continue reading Increasing tiger population in India and government initiatives – Explained, pointwise
Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours
Source: The post is based on the article “India to bridge language gap with neighbours” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Language Friendship Bridge Project?3 What is the need for this project?4 How will the project be implemented? What is the News? The Indian Council… Continue reading Language Friendship Bridge Project: India to bridge language gap with neighbours
New amendment rules on intermediary guidelines amount to censorship
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Intermediary oversight should never be opaque” published in the Livemint on 10th April 2023. “New amendment rules on intermediary guidelines amount to censorship” published in The Hindu on 10th April 2023 Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About amendments… Continue reading New amendment rules on intermediary guidelines amount to censorship
