Source: The post is based on the article “Evolution teaches children that change is an opportunity, erasing it from NCERT textbooks is huge disservice” published in the Indian Express on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About the revision of NCERT textbooks. News: The NCERT… Continue reading Evolution teaches children that change is an opportunity, erasing it from NCERT textbooks is huge disservice
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 25th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 25th, 2023
Next step for the infotech boom
Source- The post is based on the article “Next step for the infotech boom” published in the “Business Standard” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy News– The article explains the growth of infotech industry in India What are major reflections from the present status of the infotech industry in India? The… Continue reading Next step for the infotech boom
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Manamadurai pottery has recently been given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Manamadurai Pottery? Manamadurai in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu is known for pottery making. The… Continue reading Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
De-dollarisation of trade: Opportunities and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The global dominance of the US dollar in international trade and finance has long been a topic of discussion among policymakers and economists. In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards “De-dollarisation of global trade”, where countries seek to reduce their dependence on the US dollar in international… Continue reading De-dollarisation of trade: Opportunities and challenges – Explained, pointwise
The problem with universal child rights: Cultural differences abound in how we raise children
Source- The post is based on the article “The problem with universal child rights: Cultural differences abound in how we raise children” published in “The Indian Express” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to children News– The recently released film, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway reminds us that… Continue reading The problem with universal child rights: Cultural differences abound in how we raise children
India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say” published in Indian Express on 25th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the report of India’s first water bodies census, a comprehensive database of ponds, tanks,… Continue reading India’s first water body census: How was it done, what does the report say
Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction
Source– The post is based on the article “Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance: Issues related to power of governor related to legislative matters News- Recently, Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the President of… Continue reading Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction
How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Source: The post is based on the article “How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool” published in The Hindu on 25th April 2023 What is the News? Relative humidity is a simple concept as far as weather phenomena go but it has significant, far-reaching consequences for how we must… Continue reading How to check relative humidity on a hot day to keep yourself cool
Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality
Source- The post is based on the article “Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality” published in “The Hindu” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Indian foreign policy News– During her recent official visit to India, Ukraine’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs talked about the dichotomy of India’s pursuit of… Continue reading Indian diplomacy and the horses of interest, morality
