News: Food loss and waste although a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions does not get the attention it should. Even major climate negotiations like CoP 26 have failed to discuss it with the required urgency. This food sector problem needs to be measured and mitigated as part of the country’s fight against… Continue reading The overlooked case for food losses and waste
Interpretation of ARC maladies
News: Search and seizure operations at 60 premises of four ARCs have exposed the “unholy nexus” between the borrowers and the ARCs. The four are accused of “unfair and fraudulent trade practices in acquiring” the stressed loans. – The bad loans acquired by them were “far less” than the real value of the securities covering… Continue reading Interpretation of ARC maladies
Testing the red lines in the Iran nuclear talks
News: Multilateral nuclear talks have started once again in Vienna with a new Iranian negotiating team. For the time being, the talks seems to have no positive outcomes. Both US and Iran are completely rigid and want the other party to back down and make concessions before they will move. Hence, it’s unclear whether the… Continue reading Testing the red lines in the Iran nuclear talks
Reading sex ratio trends in NFHS-5 data
News: The NFHS data is a well-structured and unique one. Further, the findings of NFHS and the Census figure are no means comparable. Must read: NFHS-5 and its findings – Explained, pointwise About the NFHS Read here: What is National Family Health Survey (NFHS)? What do the NFHS findings signify on the sex ratio? NFHS-5 results indicate… Continue reading Reading sex ratio trends in NFHS-5 data
Age and marriage: On raising the age of marriage for women
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. The government has taken this decision based on the recommendations of the Committee headed by Jaya Jaitly. Must read: Raising the legal age of marriage for women –… Continue reading Age and marriage: On raising the age of marriage for women
The realm of ideas must always be free and fair
News: US Congress recently approved a bill to ban imports from Xinjiang that might be the result of forced labor. Must read: U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs Contents1 Why was the reason behind the USA move?2 Why religious conversions should be checked?3 How religion is used in politics in India?4 What… Continue reading The realm of ideas must always be free and fair
Bangladesh – Model or Miracle?
News: Bangladesh got Independence in 1971. The then war-torn country referred to by many as basket-case, is now a developmental model for growth and human development. A basket-case is a country or organization that is in severe financial or economic difficulties, one that is unable to pay its debts. In which areas, Bangladesh is doing… Continue reading Bangladesh – Model or Miracle?
Functioning of the Election Commission – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the role of Election Commission?3 Why the summoning is not a cause of concern?4 Why the summoning is a cause of concern?5 What are the other concerns raised about the functioning of the Election Commission at present?6 What are the challenges associated with the functioning of the… Continue reading Functioning of the Election Commission – Explained, pointwise
Download EPIC! November 2021
Dear Forumites, Click Here to Download – EPIC! Magazine, November 2021 The 19th Edition of the EPIC Magazine comes at a time when the Mains Exam is just a couple of weeks away. Hence, it is advised to revise all the EPIC Magazines thoroughly before the Mains Exam. This edition of EPIC showcases the analysis… Continue reading Download EPIC! November 2021
Prelims Test Series 2022, Batch-3 | Commencing tomorrow
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that we are commencing Prelims Test Series (PTS) 2022 from 21st December in Online and Offline Mode. PTS takes care of your all-around Prelims preparation with a holistic approach. It is a robust, time-tested, and proven test series that ensures you cover the standard NCERTs as well as advance level books. In addition… Continue reading Prelims Test Series 2022, Batch-3 | Commencing tomorrow
