News: India’s electoral democracy is going to observe the delimitation of the constituencies for the Lok Sabha. This will be based on the population figures returned by the next decennial Census post 2026. Arrangements made in the Constitution of India Article 82 of the Constitution of India provided for a periodic, Census-linked re-arrangement of constituencies… Continue reading Delimitation fallout needs no political
PM Modi’s recent Nepal visit saw a successful deployment of India’s soft power to repair bilateral ties
Context: Indian Prime Minister’s recent visit to Lumbini (Nepal) on Buddha Poornima. Contents1 What is the significance of the visit?2 How can infrastructure projects help revive the Indo-Nepal ties?3 What are some pending issues that need to be addressed?4 Way forward What is the significance of the visit? This visit assumes significance since the two… Continue reading PM Modi’s recent Nepal visit saw a successful deployment of India’s soft power to repair bilateral ties
Increasing the pace of India’s urbanisation
News: In recent years, the governments has started to realise that the cities are the drivers of economic growth. Contents1 Trends of Urbanization 2 India’s trends 3 State-wise trends in India 4 Merits of urbanisation 5 What are the issues? Trends of Urbanization In 1960, the global rate of urbanisation was at 33.61%. In 2003, more people were living… Continue reading Increasing the pace of India’s urbanisation
State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report: En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report. What are the key findings of the report? Four Climate Indicators broke record: The world seems to be on a fast track toward climate catastrophe as four major climate indicators broke records in 2021. These… Continue reading State of the Global Climate in 2021 Report: En route to climate catastrophe? 4 major indicators broke records in 2021, says WMO
Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi case convict, released by Supreme Court citing extraordinary powers
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why was this a case for the Governor and not the President?3 Why did the Supreme Court invoke Article 142?4 What was the Centre’s argument on this issue? What is the News? The Supreme Court invoked its extraordinary powers to do complete justice under Article 142 of the Constitution and… Continue reading Perarivalan, Rajiv Gandhi case convict, released by Supreme Court citing extraordinary powers
Cabinet approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is National Policy on Biofuels-2018?3 What are the amendments approved to the National Policy on Biofuels-2018?4 What is the present status of ethanol blending in India?5 Why has the Ethanol blending target been advanced to 2025 from 2030? 6 Why is it so difficult to raise the ethanol blending to… Continue reading Cabinet approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018
Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why is it imperative to be prepared for the next pandemic?3 What have been the learnings from the COVID-19 Pandemic?4 What are the vulnerabilities faced by India in tackling the next pandemic?5 Why is India facing a shortage of Healthcare personnel?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 What… Continue reading Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #195 : TCA Anant Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional
Date of Interview: 2nd may,Afternoon session Board: TCA Anant Background: IIT ROORKEE,Computer Science Home State: Rajasthan Optional: PSIR Hobby: Twitter, other(better not to mention:P) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Lady member saw me sweating and requested chairman to lower the AC temprature. Chairman There is lot of stigma in the society… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #195 : TCA Anant Board, Rajasthan Home State, PSIR Optional
UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material| Current Affairs | Miscellaneous topics in news
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered all of the current affairs linked to Miscellaneous topics. To Read Other Current Affairs Compilations for UPSC Prelims 2022– Click here Contents1 WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM)1.0.1 News1.0.2 About WHO… Continue reading UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material| Current Affairs | Miscellaneous topics in news
Current Affairs Compilation for Prelims 2022 | Climate Change, Pollution and mitigating measures in news
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered all of the current affairs linked to Climate Change, Pollution and mitigating measures. To Read Other Current Affairs Compilations for UPSC Prelims 2022– Click here Contents1 Topics related to Climate Change1.1 Climate Action… Continue reading Current Affairs Compilation for Prelims 2022 | Climate Change, Pollution and mitigating measures in news
