Context: Lack of digital access today is no small measure of deprivation. The internet is not just a basic necessity, but has become fundamental to civic and economic life. What is the situation wrt digital connectivity in India? As per studies, little under half the country’s population are active on the internet, but users in… Continue reading Double down on efforts to end internet poverty
Explained: Behind low wheat procurement
News: From an all-time high last year, procurement of wheat is set to hit a 15-year low this season, falling below existing stocks for the first time. What has led to this, and will it impact availability? What are the reasons for the fall in procurement? There are two main reasons: 1) Rise in Export… Continue reading Explained: Behind low wheat procurement
A democratic and strategic dissonance in India-German ties
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited three European nations Europe at a critical time, shaped by the ongoing Ukraine war. India also attended the sixth biennial India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC). This was of critical importance for ‘long-standing bilateral commercial ties and the ‘Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. Convergence of interests The assertive China… Continue reading A democratic and strategic dissonance in India-German ties
The importance of emigrants
News: Recently, the Indian government proposed a new Emigration Bill in 2021. The bill will provide a comprehensive data set for the efficient management of Indian migrants. It proposes to integrate emigration management and streamline the welfare of Indian emigrant workers. Provisions of the Emigration Bill The bill proposes to modify the system of Emigration… Continue reading The importance of emigrants
How India is empowering women through policy
Context: The union government has brought into reality the maxim of sarvajana hitaya, sarvajana sukhaya (for the good of all, for the happiness of all), especially in the context of the women section of society. Measures taken by the government – The incumbent government has adopted a system-wide gendered lens to inform policy praxis. –… Continue reading How India is empowering women through policy
Centre’s plan to relook at sedition law is welcome but Supreme Court must take the review process to its logical conclusion
News: The government has expressed its views to shed colonial baggage after 75 years since independence, and has told the Supreme Court that it would re-examine the provision. About Sedition law The provision (Section 124A) of the Indian Penal Code was incorporated in its current form in the penal code (IPC) in 1898, nearly… Continue reading Centre’s plan to relook at sedition law is welcome but Supreme Court must take the review process to its logical conclusion
Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
What is the News? According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Asani is not going to hit West Bengal and is only likely to trigger a spell of rain that will majorly impact Bangladesh and Myanmar. What is Cyclone Asani? Cyclone Asani is a severe cyclonic storm that formed over the Bay of Bengal. Named… Continue reading Explained: Cyclone Asani is on the way, but it won’t be another Fani or Amphan. Here’s why
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #149 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Hindi literature Optional, farming Hobby
Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Sir Background: BA Political Science, Economics, English literature. Optional: Hindi literature Hobby: HIIT, small scale farming experiments Service: IDAS Utility of mock: to boost confidence and communication. Nothing more…!(attended 5-6) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Read my DAF and all formalities. Ask me to remove mask… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #149 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Hindi literature Optional, farming Hobby
[Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials April, 2022
Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 7pm Editorial for the month of April 2022 Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers bearing relevance to Civil Services GS Preparation. To read… Continue reading [Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials April, 2022
The Issue of COVID-19 Deaths in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of the WHO?3 How are the death related data maintained in India?4 Why are the reasons for difference between WHO estimates and India’s official Data?5 What is the need for accurate information on COVID-19 deaths?6 What lies ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction The World Health Organization has… Continue reading The Issue of COVID-19 Deaths in India – Explained, pointwise
