Source: Indian Express Relevance: Dowry practice is still prevalent in Indian Society, despite taking different measures. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Challenges in Tackling Dowry:4 Multipronged Approach to tackle dowry:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: Country needs a multipronged approach to tackle the inhuman practice of dowry. Mere enactment of a legislative framework or enhancement of literacy levels… Continue reading Why a grassroots mass movement is necessary to fight dowry
Envisioning the post-pandemic smart city
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Smart cities project requires rethinking after the Covid pandemic. Contents1 Synopsis:2 About the smart city:3 Performance of Cities during the Pandemic:4 Building a post-pandemic smart city: Synopsis: The pandemic has come as a remarkable opportunity to review the pathway for ‘smart cities’, and also other towns not on the map. Further,… Continue reading Envisioning the post-pandemic smart city
All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Vaccination is essential for global economic recovery. The World Health Organization recently said that any COVID-19 vaccine it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travelers. The move could force Western countries to broaden their acceptance of two apparently less… Continue reading All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN
A widening current account deficit is both good news and bad
Source: Live Mint Relevance: Some signs like CAD signifies economic recovery Synopsis: current account deficit (CAD) of India is widening. It is a piece of mixed news for India. India’s current account deficit (CAD) has widened. As per the latest data, it is around 1% of gross domestic product (GDP). It is a relief for… Continue reading A widening current account deficit is both good news and bad
Delhi’s lame duck Assembly
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The GNCTD Act impact the functions of the Delhi Legislative Assembly and Federalism. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD)(Amendment) Act, 2021 is criticised as a retrograde law. The bulk of criticism has been focused on the reduced autonomy of the elected government and the consequent vesting of several… Continue reading Delhi’s lame duck Assembly
What is a heat dome? – Explained
Source: Indian Express, Hindustantimes, Livemint Relevance: Important weather phenomenon impacting the climate and the people. Synopsis: Parts of Canada and USA are reeling under severe heatwave caused due to a heat dome. Possible causes and likely impact are discussed. Contents1 Why in news?2 What is a heat dome?3 Impact of a heat dome4 Are heat… Continue reading What is a heat dome? – Explained
Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Delhi High Court in a recent judgment issued directions on feeding and managing stray dogs. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Delhi High Court asking the court to restrain the neighbor from feeding community dogs near the entrance or exit of his property. What… Continue reading Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs
Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the issue?3 Indian Government’s Response:4 Which countries have now included Covishield? What is the News? Around nine countries in Europe have given recognition to the Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India. What was the issue? A lot of Indian travelers who were… Continue reading Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel
Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20
Source: PIB, The Hindu What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the report on United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 for School Education in India. About UDISE: Unified District Information on School Education(UDISE) is one of the largest Management Information Systems on school education. UDISE was initiated in 2012-13 by the… Continue reading Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20
[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -June 2021 – 3rd and 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of June 2021 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [16th to 30th June 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -June 2021 – 3rd and 4th week
