Source: The post is based on the article “Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. What is the News? A team of researchers from Christian Medical College in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and PGIMER Chandigarh found that an antibiotic combo is best for severe scrub typhus. What… Continue reading Scrub typhus: combination therapy can save more lives
A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending
Source: The post is based on the article “A sugar rush for emissions”published in Business Standardon 6thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 –Environment Relevance: concerns associated with ethanol production News: All cars in showrooms have to be E20 compliant from April this year. This means that cars should be able to run with 20 percent ethanol blended petrol.… Continue reading A sugar rush for emissions – on ethanol blending
Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal
Source: The post is based on the article “Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal” published in The Times of Indiaon 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 –Governance Relevance: Prison Reforms News:The article discusses the prevalent caste system in Indian prisons and measures required to bring reforms. Contents1 How is the caste system still present in… Continue reading Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal
How to double India’s farmers’ income
Source– The post is based on the article “How to double India’s farmers’ income” published in The Indian Express on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture. Relevance: Issues related to agriculture policy Context –On February 28, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his dream of doubling farmers’ incomes in the year when India completes 75… Continue reading How to double India’s farmers’ income
The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice
Source– The post is based on the article “The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Relevance: Traditional practices of medicine News- Practice does not seem to be a feasible career option for most Ayurveda graduates. There is a trust deficit in AYUSH treatment. Contents1… Continue reading The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice
India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap
Source– The post is based on the article “India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap” published in the mint on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to women empowerment News- The article deals with the issue of digital access for women… Continue reading India needs to double down on bridging its digital gender gap
What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture
Source: The post is based on the article “What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture” published in the Indian Express on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Two recent sets of data released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and the National Statistical Office (NSO) highlight the… Continue reading What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture
The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora
Source– The post is based on the article “The roots of global success” published in the Business Standard on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of human resources Context – Indians have a remarkable presence in the leadership of global organisations: IBM, Google, Microsoft, and now the World Bank. Contents1… Continue reading The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora
New e-waste rules and India’s e-waste challenge – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Ministry of Environment and Forests has recently notified a new set of e-waste rules. The rules will replace the previous E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 and the rules will come into force from April 01, 2023. Despite many positives, many experts are also cautioning against the new e-waste rules due to… Continue reading New e-waste rules and India’s e-waste challenge – Explained, pointwise
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 6th, 2023
Good Morning Friends, Following are today’s Mains Marathon Questions. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2-3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam. Write your answers in… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I March 6th, 2023
