Source: The post is based on the article “100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? More than 100 delegates from 30 countries as part of the pre-G20 meeting have visited the Hemis and Thiksey monasteries. What is Hemis Monastery? Hemis Monastery is… Continue reading Hemis Monastery and Thiksey Monastery: 100 delegates visit monasteries in Ladakh for pre-G20 meeting
Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
Source: The post is based on the article “Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple” published in The Hindu on 27th April 2023 What is the News? Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has urged the government to conserve the historically significant structures, including the 600-year-old ‘Vilakkumadom’, at Sree Mahavishnu… Continue reading Call to protect historically significant structures at Thirunelly temple
What are seamounts?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are seamounts?” published in The Hindu on 28th April 2023 What is the News? Scientists have reported finding 19,325 new seamounts after poring through new high-resolution data. A 2011 census had already mapped 24,000 seamounts across the world’s oceans. What are Seamounts? A seamount is an… Continue reading What are seamounts?
What the latest National Health Account figures say about India’s healthcare sector
Source: The post is based on the article “What the latest National Health Account figures say about India’s healthcare sector” published in Indian Express on 29th April 2023 What is the News? National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for India for 2019-20 has been released. What are National Health Account (NHA) estimates? The National Health Account… Continue reading What the latest National Health Account figures say about India’s healthcare sector
Renewable targets outstrip policy enablers
Source: The post is based on the article “Renewable targets outstrip policy enablers” published in the Business Standard on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Energy Relevance: About renewable energy targets. News: Indian renewable energy project developers are facing progressively higher hurdles each year. This raises the question of whether India needs new targets or supportive policies.… Continue reading Renewable targets outstrip policy enablers
Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital
Source: The post is based on the article “Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital” published in The Times of India on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. Relevance: Issues related to women sports persons. News: The top national and international-level wrestlers are once again protesting to… Continue reading Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital
None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills
Source: The post is based on the article “None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the challenges associated with the power of the governor. News: The Supreme Court has reminded… Continue reading None too soon: On Governor’s and the judiciary’s reminder on Bills
120% gain in income for Indians going abroad to work, says WDR
Source: The post is based on the article “120% gain in income for Indians going abroad to work, says WDR” published in TOI on 27th April 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has published the World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees & Societies. What are the key findings of the report? Migrants: There… Continue reading 120% gain in income for Indians going abroad to work, says WDR
IPL, an opportunity to bat for climate action
Source: The post is based on the article “IPL, an opportunity to bat for climate action” published in The Hindu on 29th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation Relevance: About the environmental footprint of IPL. News: The 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has started. IPL has contributed significantly to India’s economy… Continue reading IPL, an opportunity to bat for climate action
[Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Human Development through Panchayati Raj Institution – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Decentralized governance has gained importance in the development paradigm with over 123 countries, including India, amending their legislations. This involves transferring authority and responsibility for public functions from central government to subordinate organisations. India has a historical background of decentralised governance, but the legal framework was established through the 73rd… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Human Development through Panchayati Raj Institution – Explained, pointwise
