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. Why is climate change taking place? Climate change happens largely due to the emissions of carbon dioxide, which lasts over 150 to 170 years in the atmosphere. Therefore, the greenhouse gases which were… 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. Step taken towards UCC in India So Far Parliament enacted a civil marriage law in 1954, the Special Marriage Act and the Indian Succession Act. These enactments were made available to all citizens of India as a… 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 → Introduction India’s retail inflation rose to 7.8% in April, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation i.e., the general price level Indian consumers faced was almost 8% higher than it was in April 2021. This is the highest rate in the last eight years. It… Continue reading High Inflation: Impact and the Policy Response – Explained, pointwise
UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs- Paintings, festivals and dance forms in India – Part 2
Dear Friends, This post is a part of our current affairs series for the UPSC IAS Prelims 2022. In this post, we have covered Art, architecture, and Culture in the news of the Paintings, festivals and dance sections. This post covers the current affairs of September, October 2021 and April 2022 months. Art and Culture in… Continue reading UPSC IAS Prelims 2022 Material | Art and Culture Current Affairs- Paintings, festivals and dance forms in India – Part 2
