Source– The post is based on the article “Discrimination in the IITs is something to write about” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social empowerment. GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to social justice News– Recently an undergraduate student of chemical engineering at the IIT Bombay, committed suicide. What is discrimination? Discrimination… Continue reading Discrimination in the IITs is something to write about
Understanding waste-to-energy plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding waste-to-energy plants” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: problems with Waste to Energy Plants News: The Kerala government recently announced the State’s first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode. The planned facility is expected to be built in two years and generate… Continue reading Understanding waste-to-energy plants
On the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues
Source: This post is created based on the articles “On the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023. “A comprehensive partnership” published in Business Standard on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Bilateral and Regional agreements involving India. News: Recent visit of Japanese… Continue reading On the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues
On Bhopal Gas tragedy curative petition: Where did the constitutional sympathy for the victims vanish?
Source– The post is based on the article “Upendra Baxi on SC ruling on Bhopal Gas tragedy curative petition: Where did the constitutional sympathy for the victims vanish?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Judicial decisions on important matters News – Recently, the Constitution bench of… Continue reading On Bhopal Gas tragedy curative petition: Where did the constitutional sympathy for the victims vanish?
IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its final report of the sixth assessment cycle, titled “AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023”. It emphasises the dangers that climate change brings to human and planetary well-being. The report synthesises findings from multiple working groups and special reports and underscores the… Continue reading IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) – Explained, pointwise
Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India” published in the Live Mint on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About heat waves impact on economy. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that February 2023 was the warmest February since 1901 with the average… Continue reading Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point” published in the Indian Express on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About recent bank failures and their impact on India.… Continue reading Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
Source: The post is based on the article “Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years” published in the Times Now on 20th March 2023. What is the News? After 375 years of speculation and exploration, scientists have finally confirmed the existence of a “missing” continent known as Zealandia. About Zealandia Discovered by: The existence of Zealandia was… Continue reading Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology” published in the Business Standard on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered an agreement with a private sector firm for manufacturing ceramic radomes. About ceramic radomes Ceramic radome is regarded as an essential,… Continue reading Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology
World Happiness Report: Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report
Source: The post is based on the article “Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World Happiness Report 2023. What is the World Happiness Report? The World Happiness Report… Continue reading World Happiness Report: Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report
