What is the News? Recently, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has released the State of Inequality in India Report. About the State of Inequality in India Report and its findings Must read: State of Inequality in India Report Some other related findings Income inequality: As per the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)… Continue reading What does India’s inequality report card have to say?
Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years: What is it? How is it transmitted?
What is the News? Recently, Mozambique has identified its first case of wild poliovirus Type 1 after a child contracted the disease. It is the country’s first such case since 1992 and the second imported case of wild poliovirus in Southern Africa this year. As of now, wild poliovirus is endemic only in Afghanistan and… Continue reading Mozambique confirms first wild poliovirus case in 30 years: What is it? How is it transmitted?
BioRRAP portal: Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
What is the News? The Minister of Science and Technology(IC) has launched a Single National Portal, named Biological Research Regulatory Approval Portal “BioRRAP” for Biotech researchers and Startups. About the “BioRRAP” portal Aim: The portal will serve as a gateway and will help researcher to see stage of approval of their applications for regulatory clearances… Continue reading BioRRAP portal: Union Minister launches Single National Portal for Biotech researchers and Start-Ups
New research: Respiratory syncytial virus and the toll it takes on young children
What is the News? According to a Lancet study, Lower respiratory infection attributable to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) was responsible for more than 1,00,000 deaths in children under five worldwide in 2019. What are the key findings of the study? In 2019, there were 3.3 crores of RSV-associated acute lower respiratory infection episodes in… Continue reading New research: Respiratory syncytial virus and the toll it takes on young children
AnangTal’s cleaning up and beautification to begin next week.
What is the News? The government is going to restore the 11th CE grand water reservoir Anang Tal, Delhi. Note: Excavations at Anang Tal were taken up in 1993 by ASI. About the Anang Tal Lake It is a water reservoir built by the founder King of Delhi, Anang Pal Tomar in 1052 CE. Location:… Continue reading AnangTal’s cleaning up and beautification to begin next week.
Look Out Circular: Understanding the process of issuing LOCs
What is the News? Earlier, the Punjab and Haryana High Court while quashing a Look Out Circular (LOC) against the petitioner and passed omnibus instructions to the respondents including the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Bureau of Immigration (BOI). The court asked to serve a copy of the LOC to the affected person,… Continue reading Look Out Circular: Understanding the process of issuing LOCs
The State of Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO’s) State of Global Climate Report, 4 key climate change indicators – greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification – have set new records in 2021. This is yet another clear sign that human activities are causing planetary scale changes… Continue reading The State of Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #205 : TCA Anant Board, Telangana Home State, Geography Optional
Date of Interview: 05/05 Aftrn session;1st to go Board: TCA Anant Home State: Telangana Optional: Geography Hobbies: Cricket, walking; Background: Suryapet; Aurobindo school; OU; JNU *V.much pleasant+Cordial+Smiling. Ananth sir seem so chill Surfing through mobile; Smiling in between; Nodding To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Where have u grown up from… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #205 : TCA Anant Board, Telangana Home State, Geography Optional
[Answered] Highlight the online threats to the safety of children. How does the Child Online Safety Toolkit aim to tackle those threats?
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write some threats related to online security of children. Explain how does the Child Online Safety Toolkit tackle those threats. Conclusion: Give a way forward. The internet can be a dangerous neighborhood for everyone, but children and teens are especially vulnerable. From cyber predators to social media posts that can come… Continue reading [Answered] Highlight the online threats to the safety of children. How does the Child Online Safety Toolkit aim to tackle those threats?
[Answered] Urban employment guarantee scheme is an effective measure to address the continuing employment and inequality crisis. Do you agree? Provide reasons for your arguments.
Introduction: contextual introduction. Body: Write in brief about how this scheme can solve the problem of continuing employment and inequality crisis and also write some associated issues. Conclusion: Give a way forward. The need for urban employment guarantee scheme is due to the growing distress among the urban poor, which has remained largely unaddressed for… Continue reading [Answered] Urban employment guarantee scheme is an effective measure to address the continuing employment and inequality crisis. Do you agree? Provide reasons for your arguments.
