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Free grain scheme needs to be backed by imports to cushion wheat prices
Source: The post is based on the article “Free grain scheme needs to be backed by imports to cushion wheat prices” published in the Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy. Relevance: About extending PMGKAY. News: Recently, the government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase VII) for… Continue reading Free grain scheme needs to be backed by imports to cushion wheat prices
Where communities plant trees
Source: The post is based on an article “Where communities plant trees” published in The Business Standard on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Forest Rights Relevance: Community Forest right and benefits of forests News: Women in Kodalpali, a village in Nayagarh district (tribal district) of Odisha have been protecting their forests for the past three decades. They take the… Continue reading Where communities plant trees
Understanding the Durga Puja economy
Source– The post is based on the article “Understanding the Durga Puja economy” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Art and Culture. GS3- Economy Relevance– Impact of cultural activities on economy News– The article explains the impact of Durga Puja on overall economic prospects of the state. It also explains future… Continue reading Understanding the Durga Puja economy
Choose safe surrender over infant abandonment
Source– The post is based on the article “Choose ‘safe surrender’ over infant abandonment” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Child welfare News– The article explains the difference between abandonment and surrender of children. It also gives suggestions to reduce the incidents of abandonment of… Continue reading Choose safe surrender over infant abandonment
The link between inflation and climate change
Source– The post is based on the article “The link between inflation and climate change” published in The Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy News– The article explains the inflation scenario for the Indian economy. What are the risks for higher inflation? Rupee is depreciating. Grain stocks are fast depleting. Adverse… Continue reading The link between inflation and climate change
To tackle malnutrition, mothers in Nandurbar learn breastfeeding method devised at IIT-B
Source: The post is based on the article “To tackle malnutrition, mothers in Nandurbar learn breastfeeding method devised at IIT-B” published in the Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. What is the News? A set of modified breastfeeding techniques developed at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-B), is helping the children in Nandurbar district,… Continue reading To tackle malnutrition, mothers in Nandurbar learn breastfeeding method devised at IIT-B
Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current regulatory framework for Telecommunication Sector?2.1 Legislations and Rules2.2 Regulatory bodies3 What is the need for the Telecommunication Bill?4 What are the salient provisions of Draft Telecommunication Bill?5 What are the concerns with the Draft Telecommunication Bill?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 – Explained, pointwise
On abortion, Supreme Court has listened to women
Source– The post is based on the article “On abortion, Supreme Court has listened to women” published in The Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections and judiciary Relevance– Women empowerment News– The article explains the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. It also explains the issues… Continue reading On abortion, Supreme Court has listened to women
Mahatma Gandhi, the peacemaker
Source: The post is based on an article “Mahatma Gandhi, the peacemaker” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 Relevance: Gandhi’s views on peace. News: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine represents the biggest threat to peace in the world since the end of the Cold War. Many people believe that humanity will never attain peace. However, Gandhi… Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi, the peacemaker
