Source: The post is based on the article “Blink, It’s Not Gone – Ecommerce labour protests speak to the larger problem of not enough regular non-farm jobs” published in The Times of India on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: concerns associated with gig platforms News: The delivery executive of Blinkit has… Continue reading Blink, It’s Not Gone – Ecommerce labour protests speak to the larger problem of not enough regular non-farm jobs
Recognition of National Party status in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Election Commission of India recently made significant changes in the political landscape by recognizing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as a national party and revoking the national party status of Trinamool Congress (TMC), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and the Communist Party of India (CPI). TMC is now considering legal… Continue reading Recognition of National Party status in India – Explained, pointwise
Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task
Source: The post is based on the article “Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task” published in the Livemint on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About reforming MDGs (multilateral development banks). News: The G20 expert group, co-chaired by N.K. Singh and Larry Summers, are on the… Continue reading Reforming multilateral lenders is an uphill task
Shaking Up The Rule Of Lawyers – Bar Council’s nod to entry of foreign law firms, even if the scope is restricted, will likely drain large Indian law firms of both talent & clients
Source: The post is based on the article “Shaking Up The Rule Of Lawyers – Bar Council’s nod to entry of foreign law firms, even if the scope is restricted, will likely drain large Indian law firms of both talent & clients” published in The Times of India on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Structure,… Continue reading Shaking Up The Rule Of Lawyers – Bar Council’s nod to entry of foreign law firms, even if the scope is restricted, will likely drain large Indian law firms of both talent & clients
Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China
Source: The post is based on the article “Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China” published in Telegraph on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Cash-strapped Sri Lanka is exploring the possibility of exporting 1,00,000 endangered Toque Macaque monkeys to China, one of its largest bilateral lenders. What is Toque… Continue reading Toque Macaque: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka considers exporting 1 lakh endangered monkeys to China
G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035
Source: The post is based on the article “G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035” published in The Hindu on 17th April 2023 What is the News? The G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Climate, Energy and Environment was held in Sapporo, Japan. India’s Environment Minister also participated in the summit with India being… Continue reading G-7 Ministers commit to work for carbon-free electricity by 2035
FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
Source: The post is based on the article “FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion” published in Down To Earth on 15th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) report titled “The Status Of Women In Agrifood Systems”, closing the gender gap… Continue reading FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?
Source: The post is based on the article “A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?” published in Indian Express on 17th April 2023 What is the News? Milk is one of the most essential commodities in India, and it has been a part of the Indian diet for centuries. However, recently the… Continue reading A big fat problem in milk: What’s driving up prices?
Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag” published in The Print on 15th April 2023 What is the News? The Gond painting of Madhya Pradesh has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. What is Gond Painting? Gond painting is a traditional art of Madhya Pradesh that… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Gond painting gets GI tag
India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan
Source: The post is based on the article “India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan” published in TOI on 17th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian armed forces are prepared to place orders for two more Pralay ballistic missiles, at a cost of more than Rs 7,500… Continue reading India to acquire another 250 Pralay missiles; will neutralize advantage of China, Pakistan
