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Fertiliser supply disrupted, how does government plan to meet shortfall?
News: India is facing challenges in maintaining its supply of fertilizers since the start of Ukraine-Russia war. India’s total availability of fertilizer is calculated based on the 3 parameters: 1.) Opening stocks, 2.) Domestic production and 3.) Imports. India depends on imports for potash, which is used for manufacturing fertilisers. What are the factors affecting… Continue reading Fertiliser supply disrupted, how does government plan to meet shortfall?
‘Climate justice is an absolute must for effective climate adaptations, globally and within nations’
News: There is an ongoing debate on climate justice, subsistence emissions, etc. which are vital and inevitable for effective climate change adaptations. Contents1 Why is climate change taking place?2 What is ‘climate justice’?3 Is the idea of climate justice too relevant within nations?4 What are the issues at present? Why is climate change taking place?… Continue reading ‘Climate justice is an absolute must for effective climate adaptations, globally and within nations’
How to make a Uniform Civil Code
News: Recently, a number of state governments have proposed to frame a Uniform Civil Code for their states. Contents1 Step taken towards UCC in India So Far2 What are the issues in the central personal laws?3 What are the issues in proposals for the state-level uniform civil code laws?4 Argument in favour of the state… Continue reading How to make a Uniform Civil Code
Don’t play politics with Covid death numbers, let’s learn from them
News: Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has attempted to measure the cost of the Covid-19 pandemic across the world. This has been done through the estimation of excess deaths. What is the excess death measure? Registered deaths during the pandemic are compared to an average of registered deaths before the pandemic (baseline estimates) to… Continue reading Don’t play politics with Covid death numbers, let’s learn from them
Actions that corrode the steel frame of India
News: Recently, a group of retired civil servants’ known as the Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG) sent an ‘open letter’ to the Prime Minister. They appealed for an end to the politics of hate and violence against minorities, particularly Muslims. However, the allegations were rejected by another group of civil servants known as the Concerned Citizens (CC).… Continue reading Actions that corrode the steel frame of India
West Bengal’s jute industry barely hanging by a thread
News: Recently, the West Bengal’s jute industry is facing a severe crisis. Several mills (like Reliance Jute Mill, the Gondolpara Jute Mill etc.) have announced the temporary suspension of operations this year. Status of jute industry in the West Bengal According to the Indian Jute Mills Association (IJMA), there are about 93 jute mills in… Continue reading West Bengal’s jute industry barely hanging by a thread
Marital rape is rape: Why modern India still won’t accept this
News: In a recent two-judge bench of the Delhi High Court gave a split ruling on marital rape. It ensured a future hearing of the matter with a larger bench. Why marital rape has not been criminalized yet? First, the concepts of rape and marriage have been seen as mutually exclusive, i.e. they could not… Continue reading Marital rape is rape: Why modern India still won’t accept this
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #169 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional,
Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas sir Home State: Maharashtra Optional: PSIR Hobby: Anapansati meditation Proffession: Bamboo cultivation Duration: 35 min. Entered the room… Second shift( 2nd last to go) Chairperson setting on round table, respective 4 members were setting at 4 corners with safe distance. (2 male +2 lady members) To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #169 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional,
High Inflation: Impact and the Policy Response – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent trends in inflation?3 What are the reasons behind high inflation?4 What are the impacts of high inflation?5 How does an increase in interest rates reduce inflation?6 What are the challenges associated with RBI’s interest rate hike?7 What should be done?8 Conclusion Introduction India’s retail inflation… Continue reading High Inflation: Impact and the Policy Response – Explained, pointwise
