News: Following the military coup in Myanmar, India should adopt a policy that should be a balance of India’s interest and India’s norms. What is the importance of Myanmar for India? Read here: Coup in Myanmar and India-Myanmar bilateral relations – Explained What should be India’s policy after Tatmadaw (military) took over? India should implement an unbiased… Continue reading Why India must engage with Myanmar
India’s challenge in European geopolitics
News: The resignation of Germany’s Naval chief over his comments made in India, show the complexity of European geopolitics. He commented on the importance of Russia in balancing China, NATOs difficulty in admitting Ukraine, and told that taking Crimea from Russia might be impossible. Though the comments reflect common sense, but they are against the… Continue reading India’s challenge in European geopolitics
Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India: Sundarbans is cyclone capital of India: IMD report
What is the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released India’s first “Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India”. What is the Climate Hazards and Vulnerability Atlas of India? The Atlas has been developed by the scientists at the Climate Research and Services (CRS) office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Pune. The atlas is… Continue reading Climate hazards and vulnerability Atlas of India: Sundarbans is cyclone capital of India: IMD report
Can’t keep someone in jail indefinitely over national security fears: Supreme Court
What is the News? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court has emphasised on the judicial doctrine “bail is a rule, jail is an exception”. What was the case about? A person and a BSF Commandant were arrested in a trans-border cattle smuggling case. A charge sheet was filed by the CBI last year. After… Continue reading Can’t keep someone in jail indefinitely over national security fears: Supreme Court
Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world
What is the News? According to a study published in The Lancet, Antimicrobial resistance(AMR) is a major health threat both for the world and for India. The study calculated the disease burden on the basis of two criteria: Deaths directly attributable to AMR and Deaths associated with AMR. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Clear and present danger: Lancet study highlights AMR time bomb in India, world
Ministry of Electronics & IT releases 2nd Volume of Vision Document on Electronics Manufacturing
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released a 5-year roadmap and Vision Document for the electronics sector, titled “$300 bn Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing & Exports by 2026”. Note: The vision document comes in the backdrop of the PLI scheme announced by the government. The government has committed nearly US$17… Continue reading Ministry of Electronics & IT releases 2nd Volume of Vision Document on Electronics Manufacturing
Let’s universalize India’s employment assurance
News: Recently head of Hindustan Unilever has suggested that it’s time for the government to launch an urban job guarantee along the lines of India’s rural employment scheme. What is the need urban employment scheme? First, India’s rural employment scheme helped village-dwellers during the covid crisis. Second, service sector has been severely affected by the… Continue reading Let’s universalize India’s employment assurance
Rules For a Civil Service
News: Recently the chief minister of West Bengal and other states objected to the central government’s proposed amendments to the rules governing the deputation of IAS officers. What are the amendments proposed by the government? Read: What are the proposed amendments to Rule 6 (deputation of cadre officers)? Why changes are proposed? First, IAS officers… Continue reading Rules For a Civil Service
The country must criminalize marital rape right away
News: The Delhi high court is hearing whether the marriage exception to Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code should be struck down. It will provide legal recourse to married women if they are forced into sexual intercourse by their husbands. What is the present legal position? According to law, consent is presumed and continuous… Continue reading The country must criminalize marital rape right away
[Yojana January Summary] Infrastructure: History & Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction According to the Government, India is expected to become a USD5 trillion economy by 2024 and aspires to become a USD10 trillion economy by 2030. Between 2022 and 2030, approximately 700 to 900 million square metres of urban space will be constructed every year. However, Infrastructure development remains a key… Continue reading [Yojana January Summary] Infrastructure: History & Challenges – Explained, pointwise
