News: Recently, the BRICS Foreign Ministers issued a joint statement at a virtual meeting. And the first dialogue of Foreign Ministers between BRICS and emerging markets and developing countries was held. The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting indicated that BRICS countries will strengthen solidarity and cooperation in the face of challenges with firm conviction, and take real… Continue reading Building peace and prosperity with strong BRICS
The health of adolescent girls is a vital aspect of our growth story
News: According to the UNICEF, 23 million girls drop out of school every year when they start menstruating, and 102 million girls are married off before the age of 15 in India. Further, 54.1% of adolescent girls, aged 15-19, are anaemic, with a slightly higher incidence in rural areas. Read more: State of adolescent learning… Continue reading The health of adolescent girls is a vital aspect of our growth story
Deepening strategic commitment
News: The Quad (the U.S., India, Japan and Australia) held its second in-person leaders’ summit in Tokyo on May 24. It has emerged stronger and clearer in its strategy and goals for the security and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific. The efforts by the Quad countries should be viewed not only from the prism of the… Continue reading Deepening strategic commitment
Death of data: India doesn’t know how most Indians die
Context: public policy today is heavily data-dependent. Thus the quality of data needs urgent attention. What are the findings of MCCD report? The 2020 report on Medically Certified Cause of Deaths (MCCD) has been released recently. The data was based on the civil registration system set up in the 19th century. The key finding of… Continue reading Death of data: India doesn’t know how most Indians die
Reservation in public employment
Context: The jurisprudence of reservation relies on the symbiotic coexistence of constitutionally guaranteed equality of opportunity in public employment under Article 16 (1) and classifications thereunder various clauses of the same article, especially Article 16(4) and Article 16 (4 A). These are facilitating provisions, vest a discretion on the government to consider providing reservations for… Continue reading Reservation in public employment
Absolution: On need to compensate for unlawful arrests
Context: Several procedural lapses were made during the investigation of the Aryan Khan drugs case by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). In light of such lapses and to protect the rights of those jailed during the process, India needs a law to make compensation for unlawful arrest a statutory right. What lapses were made by… Continue reading Absolution: On need to compensate for unlawful arrests
China’s ‘inevitable’ global dominance
News: A recent book titled “How China Sees India and the World.” explained how China is moving towards their global dominance. What is the development of India-China relations? Deng Xiaoping declared that there could not be an Asian Century without India and China growing together and playing a resurgent role. During the visit of the Indian… Continue reading China’s ‘inevitable’ global dominance
Rice Fortification: Benefits, Concerns and Guidelines – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is fortification of food?3 What is the new rice fortification scheme?4 What is the need of fortification?5 What are the concerns associated with rice fortification?6 What are the guidelines under the new SOP for Rice Fortification?7 What should be the approach ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction The Union Government has… Continue reading Rice Fortification: Benefits, Concerns and Guidelines – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of May. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – May, 2022 – 4th week
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #243 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional, Kerala Home State
Date of Interview: 11/05/2022 afternoon Board: RN Choubey Optional: Anthropology Home State: Kerala To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Your experience in interview- it wasn’t very cordial like mentioned in transcripts. There was no grilling. But panel seemed quite disinterested Utility of mocks (if any)- mocks are helpful in obtaining experience Chairman… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #243 : RN Choubey Board, Anthropology Optional, Kerala Home State
