Source: The post is based on the article “New species of Moray eel discovered off Cuddalore coast named after Tamil Nadu” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. What is the News? Researchers have discovered a new species of Moray eel off the Cuddalore coast (Tamil Nadu).It has been named as Gymnothorax tamilnaduensis. What… Continue reading New species of Moray eel discovered off Cuddalore coast named after Tamil Nadu
Overstayed foreigners: At annual police meet, more detention centres and use of biometrics suggested
Source: The post is based on the article “At annual police meet, more detention centres and use of biometrics suggested” published in The Hindu on 28th March 2023. What is the News? On the first day of the 57th Director-Generals of Police and Inspectors-General of Police Conference, a session was dedicated to the concerted strategy… Continue reading Overstayed foreigners: At annual police meet, more detention centres and use of biometrics suggested
Is Every Bank Too Big to Fail?
Source: The post is based on the article “Is Every Bank Too Big to Fail? – US government rescue culture will hurt the global financial system, then growth and living standards everywhere” published in The Times of India on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: About the US’s changing attitude towards rescuing banks and… Continue reading Is Every Bank Too Big to Fail?
Let satellites terminate patchy internet coverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Let satellites terminate patchy internet coverage” published in Mint on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: expanding role of ISRO and digital connectivity News: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has recently placed 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit. What does this signify for India?… Continue reading Let satellites terminate patchy internet coverage
Principles underlying tax architecture need wider debate
Source- The post is based on the article “Principles underlying tax architecture need wider debate” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance– Issues related to taxation News– Recently, the Finance Bill 2023 was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha last week with 64 amendments. What is… Continue reading Principles underlying tax architecture need wider debate
This helicopter programme cannot go into a tailspin
Source– The post is based on the article “This helicopter programme cannot go into a tailspin” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Issues related to defence equipments News- Recently, Dhruv helicopter in the Indian Navy’s newly acquired fleet of ALH MkIII MRs experienced a sudden loss of power and… Continue reading This helicopter programme cannot go into a tailspin
Supreme Court verdict on UAPA is fraught with risk
Source- The post is based on the article “Supreme Court verdict on UAPA is fraught with risk of making it legal for agencies to act lawlessly while claiming to fight terrorism and preserve State’s security” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Important judgement impacting the rights of people… Continue reading Supreme Court verdict on UAPA is fraught with risk
Sterilisation is the best way to address stray dog problem
Source- The post is based on the article “Sterilisation is the best way to address stray dog problem” published in “The Indian Express” on 25th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to stray animals News– The article explains the challenges associated with mass killing and confinement of stray dogs. What are statistics related… Continue reading Sterilisation is the best way to address stray dog problem
Disqualification of Legislators in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the disqualification of legislators has been widely discussed due to two events. The first is the disqualification of a Member of Parliament after being sentenced to a two-year jail term by a Surat court in a 2019 defamation case. The second is an ongoing hearing by the Constitutional Bench… Continue reading Disqualification of Legislators in India – Explained, pointwise
Prelims Marathon – Reports & Indices – March 28th – 2023
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. For Prelims marathon archive – click here
