Source: The post is based on the article “Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies” published in Livemint on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere— from the US to waterways in Europe and China—are impacting the global trade system already under stress. Which countries are experiencing droughts? Parts of China… Continue reading Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies
Care Economy: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Care Work?3 What is the significance of Care Work?4 What are the reasons for rising demand for Care Work?5 What is the need for India to focus on Care Work and Care Economy?6 What steps have been taken by the Government towards the Care Economy?7 What are… Continue reading Care Economy: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth
Source: The post is based on the article “Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth” published in PIB on 20th August 2022. What is the News? National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC) in partnership with Seva Bharti and Yuva Vikas Society has launched the second phase of Grameen… Continue reading Grameen Udyami Project launched in Ranchi to promote skill development and Entrepreneurship amongst the tribal youth
Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?” published in Indian Express on 22nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Cloudbursts?3 How common are Cloudbursts?4 Are Cloudbursts forecasted?5 Are Cloudbursts incidents rising? What is the News? Over 20 people have been… Continue reading Explained: What are cloudburst incidents and are they rising across India?
Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What are the findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? A study conducted in… Continue reading Warning label most effective in identifying harmful nutrients: Study
Data on Manual Scavenging
Source: The post is based on the article “Data on Manual Scavenging” published in The Hindu on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has provided data on Manual Scavenging while replying to a question in Lok Sabha. What is Manual Scavenging? Click Here to read People Engaged… Continue reading Data on Manual Scavenging
Explained: What is Mandala in art?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Mandala in art?” published in Indian Express on 21st August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mandala?3 What is the origin of Mandala Art? 4 What is the meaning of Mandala motifs?5 Mandala in Modern Art What is the News? Residents of Liverpool… Continue reading Explained: What is Mandala in art?
Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change” published in Down To Earth on 18th August 2022. What is the News? A study has found a Snailfish that lives in an iceberg habitat in Greenland can survive in icy Arctic waters due to the… Continue reading Snailfish can survive sub-zero temperatures; but will it beat climate change
Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’” published in Indian Express on 21st August 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has awarded the Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Mithila Makhana. What is Mithila Makhana? Makhana is a special variety of aquatic cash… Continue reading Govt awards GI tag to Mithila Makhana for ‘farmer’s profit’
Making bail impossible
Source: The post is based on an article “Making bail impossible” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights and the Bail News: The ruling of ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla Case (1976) was overruled by the Supreme Court(SC) while upholding the right… Continue reading Making bail impossible
