News: Though science & technology has definitely played an important role in many decisions related to the containment of the pandemic, it has been ignored in many as well. Instances where science & technology has been ignored in policy making w.r.t the containment of the pandemic? Scrubbing of home furniture and doors was advised by… Continue reading Why’s pandemic policymaking still short of science?
Unravelling what awaits us in 2022- On Network-Based Economy
News: India needs to update many of its governance laws so that India does not miss this epochal shift to a network economy. Contrary to what many believe, Industry’s success is not dependent on economies of scale. Rather, the most important factor in the industry’s success in the network age is connectedness. What matters in… Continue reading Unravelling what awaits us in 2022- On Network-Based Economy
India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
News: India’s foreign policy in 2021 followed a style of openness and readiness to deal with friends and foes alike. From selective alignment, India moved to universal engagement, even to the extent of convening meetings with antagonists. About India’s foreign policy in 2021 Relations with the US and its allies: India took active engagements with… Continue reading India’s foreign policy in 2021: From selective to universal engagement
Recognize kids as Individuals and not just as learners
News: Pandemic has brought a lot of problems for the education sector although students, teachers have tried to adapt to these ever-occurring disturbances, but challenges still remain. 1) Issue of diversity and inequality– While some students campaign to bring their various gadgets to the classroom for more integrated learning, plenty more continue to struggle for even… Continue reading Recognize kids as Individuals and not just as learners
Picture of health
News: NITI Aayog has recently released its fourth Health Index report for the year 2019-20, which was published in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It ranked states on a weighted composite score based on 24 indicators, and offers a useful picture of the state of Indian health care. What are the components… Continue reading Picture of health
Remembering Anil Agarwal — Forget Malthus: upside of population growth
News: Views of Anil Aggarwal, Down To Earth founder editor, on population density and community resource management. As per him, it’s not always necessary to mock an increasing population. It can be seen as an opportunity for moving towards real solutions, including an end to excessive population growth. What are the conditions in which natural… Continue reading Remembering Anil Agarwal — Forget Malthus: upside of population growth
Problem, solution, problem: India’s population will start to collapse in two decades. It’s a matter of celebration – and concern
News: Population growth is a function of fertility and life expectancy. India had about 1.38 billion (138 crore) people in 2020. Two recent studies estimate the country’s population to peak at 1. 5-1. 6 billion somewhere between 2040 and 2048. India’s population has been on a decline, and several figures point in this direction. … Continue reading Problem, solution, problem: India’s population will start to collapse in two decades. It’s a matter of celebration – and concern
24th Financial Stability Report (FSR), December 2021 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Financial Stability Report (FSR)?3 What are the key findings of the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR)?4 What are the challenges highlighted by the latest Financial Stability Report (FSR)?5 How India can recover from the challenges pointed out by the FSR?5.1 Recommendations of the FSR5.2 Other recommendations… Continue reading 24th Financial Stability Report (FSR), December 2021 – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | December, 2021
Hello everyone, Prelims Marathon is a specific initiative for UPSC Prelims 2021. The initiative covers subjects like History, Economics, Polity, Science and Technology, Geography, and Environment. Here, we are posting the compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2021. Click on the following link to download Download For daily Prelims Marathon MCQs– Click Here … Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | December, 2021
Ethics+ Course for CSE 2022 | 10th January | Enroll now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with Ethics+ Course for CSE 2022 from 10th January 2022. The program will be commenced in Online Mode only. The Ethics+ Classes focus on the following aspects: Complete & Comprehensive Coverage of Ethics Terms & Terminologies Coverage of key issues and expected questions through Questions… Continue reading Ethics+ Course for CSE 2022 | 10th January | Enroll now
