News: The move by Union Cabinet to raise the legal minimum age at marriage for women to 21, and introduction of an amendment to the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, comes as a blow to women’s rights. The move is neither feasible, nor grounded in evidence, nor respectful of women’s rights. Why the move is… Continue reading Why raising marriage age of women won’t achieve its stated goal
Linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key provisions in the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that facilitate linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls?3 What has led to the decision for linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls?4 What are the benefits of linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls?5 What are the concerns associated with linking Aadhaar… Continue reading Linking Aadhaar with electoral rolls – Explained, pointwise
UPPCS Mains Test Series 2021 | Starts Today, 22nd Dec. | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with UPPCS Mains Test Series from Today, 22nd December 2021. UPPCS Mains 2021 is a Mentor Guided Test Series-based Program for UPPCS Mains Preparation and the program comprises of Full-Length Tests to help students track their preparation for the upcoming UPPSC Mains. The Test Series will have 2… Continue reading UPPCS Mains Test Series 2021 | Starts Today, 22nd Dec. | Enroll Now
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2021 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2021 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2021 – 3rd week
Himalayan glaciers are melting at a furious rate, shows study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?3 What is the reason for this Himalayan Glacier melting?4 What will be the impact of Himalayan Glaciers melting? What is the News? According to a report, Glaciers across the Himalayas are melting at an extraordinary rate. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Himalayan glaciers are melting at a furious rate, shows study
Killer robots: Humans again fail to decide future of killer robots
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Killer Robots?3 Why is there a law needed to control the use of Killer Robots?4 What are India’s views on a new law on Killer Robots? What is the News? A report from a UN panel has said that the first autonomous drone attack may have already happened in… Continue reading Killer robots: Humans again fail to decide future of killer robots
Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current income criteria fixed for EWS?3 Why has the Supreme Court called the income ceiling limit arbitrary?4 What has the Central Government done after this? What is the News? A three member-committee set up to examine the income criteria for determining the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is… Continue reading Explained: Revisiting definition of EWS
As per 1st round of All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES), employment increased by 29% in nine selected sectors of economy compared to 6th Economic Census (2013-14)
What is the News? The Government has released the results of the first round of the Quarterly Employment Survey for the period April to June 2021. Note: QES is part of the All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES). What is the All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES)? Released by: Labour Bureau, Ministry of… Continue reading As per 1st round of All-India Quarterly Establishment Based Employment Survey (AQEES), employment increased by 29% in nine selected sectors of economy compared to 6th Economic Census (2013-14)
Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Gharial Reintroduction in Beas River3 Why did Gharials go extinct in Beas River?4 What is the Beas Conservation Reserve? What is the news? The Critically Endangered Gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) has been successfully reintroduced in the Beas River of Punjab where it had become extinct half a century ago. Click… Continue reading Reintroduced gharials thriving in Beas reserve: experts
Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
What is the news? NITI Aayog has released a report on India’s Coal Sector. International Energy Agency (IEA)’s annual coal 2021 report findings are also listed in the article. What are the key findings of the NITI Aayog’s report? – Coal will remain India’s mainstay energy source, and the country will shape global demand this… Continue reading Coal demand to peak in India by 2030, will back up renewables: NITI report
