Source: This post is created based on the article “Understanding IMF bailouts”, published in Indian Express on 27th Feb 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Institutions News: IMF recently approved a bailout plan for Sri Lanka. It is also in a negotiation with Pakistan for bailout plan. What are the situations in which… Continue reading Understanding IMF bailouts
AUKUS focus is on submarine tech., there is no room for a fourth nation: sources
Source: This post is created based on the article “Understanding IMF bailouts”, published in Indian Express on 27th Feb 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 – International Organisations News: As per the sources, submarine technology development is the primary focus of the AUKUS arrangement. In this segment, there is no scope of potential collaboration between… Continue reading AUKUS focus is on submarine tech., there is no room for a fourth nation: sources
The cost of insurance-based funding
Source: This post is created based on the article “The cost of insurance-based funding”, published in The Hindu on 27th Feb 2023. Syllabus: GS 2, Issues associated with Health Context: The article discusses the features of Tamil Nadu public health model that made it successful. In comparison to all India average, Tamil Nadu has achieved… Continue reading The cost of insurance-based funding
[Yojana March 2023 Summary] India’s post-pandemic healthcare system – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has made healthcare very important in India. The government wants to use money and resources to enhance India’s post-pandemic healthcare system. The budget for 2023–24 has some ideas to make things better. But it might not be enough. What is the Budget proposal for India’s post-pandemic healthcare… Continue reading [Yojana March 2023 Summary] India’s post-pandemic healthcare system – Explained, pointwise
UK to provide weapons containing depleted uranium to Ukraine: What are these?
Source: The post is based on the article “UK to provide weapons containing depleted uranium to Ukraine: What are these?” published in Indian Express on 27th March 2023. What is the News? The British government has announced that it would provide Ukraine with armour-piercing rounds containing Depleted Uranium. What is Depleted Uranium? Depleted uranium is… Continue reading UK to provide weapons containing depleted uranium to Ukraine: What are these?
ISRO puts 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO puts 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO)’s GSLV-Mk3/LVM3 has successfully launched the second batch of 36 Oneweb satellites into Low Earth Orbit. About OneWeb satellites OneWeb is a global communication… Continue reading ISRO puts 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit
Union Minister launches Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states” published in PIB on 26th March 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has launched the… Continue reading Union Minister launches Aravalli Green Wall Project, a major initiative to green 5 km buffer area around the Aravalli Hill Range in four states
DNA profiling of 270 captive elephants completed: Govt
Source: The post is based on the article “DNA profiling of 270 captive elephants completed: Govt” published in Indian Express on 27th March 2023. What is the News? The DNA profiling of 270 of the 2,675 captive elephants in the country has been completed. Note: India is home to 20% of the global captive Asian… Continue reading DNA profiling of 270 captive elephants completed: Govt
Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India” published in Down To Earth on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Large parts of the country experienced hailstorms which were also accompanied by torrents of rain. The hail and rains have… Continue reading Here is the science behind unseasonal rains and hailstorms that flattened crops in India
Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis
Source: The post is based on the article “Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Four more states – Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have been found to be water-stressed. These states have more than 3% of their… Continue reading Four more states found to be water-stressed amid groundwater crisis
