Context: India’s power crisis is best described by a disconnect between installed capacity and availability that must be sorted out. What are the major reasons behind the power shortage in the country? India has an installed capacity to generate almost 400 gigawatts of electricity, and about 40% of it cleanly. But a surge in peak… Continue reading A silicon waste alert for our creaky power sector
Invigorating the Ayush industry
Context: The Ayush industry in India can provide cost-effective healthcare to people across States. It has all the ingredients of success, to co-exist with the modern health systems, as a choice-based system of traditional medicine. The article lists out measures that can be implemented to reinvigorate the Ayush Ministry. Contents1 China’s example wrt its traditional… Continue reading Invigorating the Ayush industry
Revisit the Seventh Schedule to improve Centre-state relations
News: Recently, the Union government revoked the orders and guidelines issued under the Disaster Management Act (DMA), 2005 after covid knocked on India’s doors. The DMA has been the backbone of policy interventions to fight covid. Contents1 What are the constitutional provisions with respect to invoking the laws? 2 How was the DMA 2005 used by… Continue reading Revisit the Seventh Schedule to improve Centre-state relations
The Delhi dual governance conundrum
Context: Delhi has been experiencing a prolonged confrontation on the relative powers of the territorial administration and the Union government. However, recently, the 2021 amendment to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act,1991 has been enacted. The aforementioned amendment is also under challenge before the Supreme Court. Contents1 Nature of Delhi in the… Continue reading The Delhi dual governance conundrum
Why Berlin Is A Key Partner For New Delhi
News: Indian PM is in Berlin for the biennial Inter-Governmental Consultations. The IGC invitation was initiated by Germany during the Ukraine crisis, indicating the importance of India as a global partner. This follows the visits of the UK prime minister and the European Commission president to India. The Nordic Summit will follow. PM’s stop by… Continue reading Why Berlin Is A Key Partner For New Delhi
India must make the most of the diplomatic attention it’s receiving
Context: India witnessed a plethora of diplomatic activities in the past few days in light of the Raisina Dialogue, where representatives from Europe, and the West interacted with their Indian counterparts. India’s Quad partners the US, Japan, Australia, its partners in Europe and several ASEAN countries, see India as an anchor that could help stabilise… Continue reading India must make the most of the diplomatic attention it’s receiving
Rising Frequency of Landfill Fires – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a Landfill?3 What are some of the recent incidents of fire in Landfills?4 What are the reasons behind frequent landfill fires?5 What are the problems caused by landfill fires?6 Why is it difficult to douse off a landfill fire?7 What is the need to recover Landfills?8 What… Continue reading Rising Frequency of Landfill Fires – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #112 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional,
Date of Interview: 12th April, afternoon session Board: RN Choubey sir Optional: Anthropology Background: IIT Roorkee Profession– 2 years of experience in private sector Experience- cordial board. Enjoyed the conversation. Utility of mocks- To understand your shortcomings and work on them To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman tell me about yourself… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #112 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional,
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #111 : M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Trekking Hobby
Date of Interview: (19th April) 35 minutes Board: M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Optional: PSIR Home state: Maharashtra Hobbies: Trekking, NGO, Sqay Khawankay Background: B.Tech Electrical To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairperson If we utilise Hydropower potential of Arunachal Pradesh alone then also we can meet energy demands of whole India, then why… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #111 : M. Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Trekking Hobby
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #110 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Playing Dhol-tasha, fitness Vlogs Hobbies
Date of interview: 20th April, morning session Board: RN. Choubey Sir Optional: Sociology Profession: (if any)- Lecturer (1 yr) Hobbies: Playing Dhol-tasha, watching fitness Vlogs To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page – Your experience in interview- board was cordial, no mask no shield ( intro by sir on the same lines, to… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #110 : RN. Choubey Board, Sociology Optional, Playing Dhol-tasha, fitness Vlogs Hobbies
