Source– The post is based on the article “The ‘India pole’ in international politics” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: Foreign policy of India News- The article explains the Indian foreign policy. Why is India reluctant to take sides in international affairs? The reason is that India views… Continue reading The ‘India pole’ in international politics
Climate change – on COP 27
Source– The post is based on the article “At COP27, one hit and many misses” and published in The Indian Express and “deja vu over the story of a calamity foretold” published in the mint on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the major developments at COP27. What were the… Continue reading Climate change – on COP 27
Smooth flow – On Inland Waterways in India
Source: The post is based on an article “Smooth flow” published in Business Standard on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: inland waterways in India News: The government of Uttar Pradesh has recently decided to use inland waterways to move export-bound cargo to international seaports. It will integrate the Varanasi-Haldia inland waterway with the existing… Continue reading Smooth flow – On Inland Waterways in India
Politics over pension – on NPS
Source: The post is based on an article “Politics over pension” published in Business Standard on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns associated with Old Pension Scheme. News: Punjab along with other states such as Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Jharkhand have opted to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) from the current National Pension System… Continue reading Politics over pension – on NPS
Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Third Ministerial of ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) on Counter-Terror Financing was held in New Delhi recently. Delegates from ~75 countries and international bodies attended the event. The event was focused on ways to combat global terror financing networks. Prior to this, India had also hosted a special meeting… Continue reading Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise
Strategy to save: The National Suicide Prevention Strategy must percolate to every district
Source: The post is based on the article “Strategy to save – The National Suicide Prevention Strategy must percolate to every district” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About India’s Suicide Prevention Strategy. News: Recently, the Ministry of… Continue reading Strategy to save: The National Suicide Prevention Strategy must percolate to every district
Project UNNATI: Skill training of MGNREGS workers lags; Centre blames it on the States
Source: The post is based on the article “Skill training of MGNREGS workers lags; Centre blames it on the States” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? The Union Rural Development Ministry wants to link the performances of the States under the project UNNATI with its labour budget for the next financial… Continue reading Project UNNATI: Skill training of MGNREGS workers lags; Centre blames it on the States
A solution to the problem of judicial pendency, posed by the law minister – don’t mechanically arrest a suspec
Source: The post is based on the article “A solution to the problem of judicial pendency, posed by the law minister – don’t mechanically arrest a suspect” published in the Indian Express on 23rd November. Syllabus: GS 2- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About restricting bail pleas to trial courts… Continue reading A solution to the problem of judicial pendency, posed by the law minister – don’t mechanically arrest a suspec
Putin unveils Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers
Source: The post is based on the article “Putin unveils Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? The Russian President unveiled two nuclear-powered icebreakers that will ensure year-round navigation in the Western Arctic. About the new nuclear-powered icebreakers Yakutia: It is having a 173.3-metre… Continue reading Putin unveils Russia’s ‘Arctic power’ with launch of nuclear icebreakers
The SC ruling on pensions for women IAF officers
Source: The post is based on the article “The SC ruling on pensions for women IAF officers” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? The Supreme Court asked the Indian Air Force (IAF) to consider the grant of pensionary benefits to 32 Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers. About the recent court… Continue reading The SC ruling on pensions for women IAF officers
