Source: The post is based on the article “Who’s afraid of Amul?” published in The Indian Express on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Relevance: About Milk cooperatives News: Tamil Nadu CM has requested Union Home and Cooperation Minister to direct Amul to cease encroaching upon… Continue reading Who’s afraid of Amul?
Data In The Dock – on National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)
Source: The post is based on the article “Data In The Dock – A little-noted flaw in the judicial system is the recording of incomplete & wrong information. This skews calculation of disposal rates, especially for old cases” published in The Times of India on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance: About the… Continue reading Data In The Dock – on National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG)
Sengol: History and relevance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Sengol, a sacred sceptre, traces its roots back to the ancient Chola dynasty in Tamil Nadu, where it served as a potent symbol of royal power transfer. However, its significance extends beyond mere political authority, representing the ethical-spiritual authority or ‘Dharma Danda’ in Indian civilisational tradition. Today, its relevance… Continue reading Sengol: History and relevance – Explained, pointwise
European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
Source: The post is based on the article “European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? European Union’s chief climate negotiator has recently said that Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not intended to be “protectionist” and only meant to avoid the… Continue reading European Union official seeks to allay India’s concerns on ‘carbon tax’
Junta Connection – For Manipur, India must revisit its Myanmar policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Junta Connection – For Manipur, India must revisit its Myanmar policy” published in The Times of India on 27th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood relations and GS 3: Security issues – Internal Security. Relevance: About Manipur unrest and Junta rule in Manipur. News: The… Continue reading Junta Connection – For Manipur, India must revisit its Myanmar policy
EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
Source: The post is based on the article “EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification” published in The Hindu Business line on 24th May 2023 What is the News? A European Union (EU) audit has found “many weaknesses” in the certification of Indian organic products exported to the EU. What are the findings of… Continue reading EU audit finds ‘many weaknesses’ in Indian organic products certification
US’s new visa policy: What explains the US visa ‘threat’ to Dhaka?
Source: The post is based on the article “What explains the US visa ‘threat’ to Dhaka?” published in the Indian Express on 27th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – India and its neighbourhood relations. Relevance: About US’s new visa policy. News: A new visa policy was announced by the US “to support Bangladesh’s goal of holding free, fair… Continue reading US’s new visa policy: What explains the US visa ‘threat’ to Dhaka?
What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation
Source: The post is based on the article “What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation” published in the Indian Express on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated International Museum Expo. The Mascot of the International Museum Expo is a contemporized version of the Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl made of… Continue reading What Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl figurine tells us about the prehistoric civilisation
Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study
Source: The post is based on the article “Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? A recent study by scientists has revealed that Darjeeling may be on the way to becoming one of the most polluted cities of… Continue reading Darjeeling to join the list of most polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study
Only six religion options make it to next Census form
Source: The post is based on the article “Only six religion options make it to next Census form” published in The Hindu on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Union Home Minister has recently released a report titled, “The Treatise on Indian Censuses Since 1981.” The report mentioned some changes introduced in the next census. About… Continue reading Only six religion options make it to next Census form
