For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the PMFBY Scheme3 What are the issues associated with the PMFBY?4 What is the ‘Beed Model’ of Farm Insurance?5 What is the way forward? Introduction The Union Agriculture Ministry recently announced that Andhra Pradesh has decided to rejoin the crop insurance scheme Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)… Continue reading Issues with the Working of the PMFBY – Explained, pointwise
Maldives President Solih’s visit came in a fraught moment in ties between the two countries. Delhi must tread carefully
Source: The post is based on the article “Maldives President Solih’s visit came in a fraught moment in ties between the two countries. Delhi must tread carefully” published in the Indian Express on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: India and its neighbourhood- relations. Relevance: India-Maldives ties. News: The visit of the Maldives’ President to Delhi… Continue reading Maldives President Solih’s visit came in a fraught moment in ties between the two countries. Delhi must tread carefully
Withdrawal of Personal Data Protection Bill: Who benefits from the delay?
Source: The post is based on the article “Withdrawal of Personal Data Protection Bill: Who benefits from the delay?” published in the Indian Express on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: To understand the issues associated with… Continue reading Withdrawal of Personal Data Protection Bill: Who benefits from the delay?
About spectrum auction: Dialling right – Government should ensure that exchequer and the public benefit from spectrum sale
Source: The post is based on the article “Dialling right – Government should ensure that exchequer and the public benefit from spectrum sale” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About India’s spectrum auction. News: India’s latest auction… Continue reading About spectrum auction: Dialling right – Government should ensure that exchequer and the public benefit from spectrum sale
Sop or welfare debate
Source: The post is based on the article “Sop or welfare debate” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes. Relevance: India’s subsidy burden. News: Recently, Prime Minister warned youth not to get carried away… Continue reading Sop or welfare debate
Breathing LiFE into the climate narrative
Source: The post is based on an article “Breathing LiFE into the climate narrative” published in the Indian Express on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Ecology and Environment Relevance: The Concept of Lifestyles for the Environment (LiFE) News: Recently, the Prime Minister of India launched the concept of “Lifestyle for the Environment” (LiFE) on… Continue reading Breathing LiFE into the climate narrative
What the RBI’s Financial Stability Report reveals about the banking sector
Source: The post is based on the article “What the RBI’s Financial Stability Report reveals about the banking sector” published in the Indian Express on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the growth and development of the Indian Economy; Investment Relevance: Bank reforms, regulatory reforms, Infrastructure Investment related reforms News:… Continue reading What the RBI’s Financial Stability Report reveals about the banking sector
A century back is not as long ago as it may seem
Source: The post is based on an article “A century back is not as long ago as it may seem” published in the Live Mint on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS-1, World and Modern India History Context: The article compares the events of the same year of the previous century i.e. 1922 with the year… Continue reading A century back is not as long ago as it may seem
What a new data law must have?
Source: The post is based on an article “What a new data law must have” published in the Times of Indian on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Data Governance in India News: Recently, the Government… Continue reading What a new data law must have?
The aircraft and the carrier
Source: The post is based on an article “The aircraft and the carrier” published in the Business Standard on 5th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Various Security Forces and their mandate Relevance: Indian Navy; INS Vikrant News: The Cochin Shipyard Ltd. handed over India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier or IAC-1, known as Indian Naval Ship… Continue reading The aircraft and the carrier
