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The monetary policy committee should slow its pace of tightening
Source– The post is based on the article “The monetary policy committee should slow its pace of tightening” published in Live Mint on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3 – Economy News- The article explains monetary policy related matters. What is the present Monetary Policy stance? Indian monetary policy easing began in early 2001. The pace… Continue reading The monetary policy committee should slow its pace of tightening
How we can further our efforts in curbing terror financing
Source– The post is based on the article “How we can further our efforts in curbing terror financing” published in The Indian Express on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- linkages of organised crime with terrorism Relevance: Terror funding News- The article explain the issue of terror funding. What are new emerging challenges related to terrorism?… Continue reading How we can further our efforts in curbing terror financing
Boosting production
Source– The post is based on the article “Boosting production” published in The Business Standard on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Industrial policy Relevance: Fertiliser sector News- The article explains the situation of the fertiliser sector in India. It tells about the issues related to fertiliser subsidy. What is the current situation of fertiliser production… Continue reading Boosting production
On religious conversion, Supreme Court must set the bar high, remain mindful of danger of spectre-mongering on a fraught issue
Source: The post is based on an article “On religious conversion, Supreme Court must set the bar high, remain mindful of danger of spectre-mongering on a fraught issue” published in The Indian Express on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2- Governance Relevance: concerns associated with forceful religious conversions News: The Supreme Court has said that forced religious conversions… Continue reading On religious conversion, Supreme Court must set the bar high, remain mindful of danger of spectre-mongering on a fraught issue
Undermining federalism, eroding States’ autonomy
Source– The post is based on the article “Undermining federalism, eroding States’ autonomy” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Issues and challenges pertaining to federal structure Relevance: Cooperative federalism News- The article explains the challenges to cooperative federalism in the present government. When the NDA government came into power in 2014,… Continue reading Undermining federalism, eroding States’ autonomy
8 billion & falling: India, soon to be the world’s most populous country, has a narrow window to encash its demographic dividend
Source: The post is based on an article “8 billion & falling: India, soon to be the world’s most populous country, has a narrow window to encash its demographic dividend” published in The Times of India on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 1- Population Relevance: concerns associated with rising population News: Global population has reached 8 billion. The… Continue reading 8 billion & falling: India, soon to be the world’s most populous country, has a narrow window to encash its demographic dividend
Agriculture Exports: Status and Challenges
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → India’s agriculture exports have grown by 16.5% in April-September 2022 (on a year-on-year basis) compared to April-September in 2021. Indian agricultural, horticultural and processed foods are exported to more than 100 countries in the world. Major destination of India agricultural products are USA, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Nepal, and Bangladesh Major commodities… Continue reading Agriculture Exports: Status and Challenges
Health as the focus of air pollution policy
Source: The post is based on the article “Health as the focus of air pollution policy” published in The Hindu on 16th November. Syllabus: GS 3 – environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About the status of health in India’s pollution policy-making. News: The harmful effects of air pollution on health has again been highlighted by the poor… Continue reading Health as the focus of air pollution policy
A call to action to avoid climate catastrophe
Source: The post is based on the article “A call to action to avoid climate catastrophe” published in The Hindu on 16th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About the required actions to avoid climate catastrophe. News: Climate change is a global problem that requires cooperation between all nations. Hence, more than… Continue reading A call to action to avoid climate catastrophe
