Source: The Hindu What is the News? In Pichhra Varg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana v. State of Haryana) case, the Supreme Court has stated that economic criterion cannot be the sole basis for identifying sections of backward communities as ‘creamy layer’. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the two… Continue reading ‘Economic criterion not sole basis for creamy layer’
The lure of 10 million jobs a year (On agri sector)
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: issues with creation of employment opportunities in farm sector Synopsis: There is a question over capacity of Agriculture sector to absorb more workforce in India. As per the latest data of the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) increasing number of people are joining agriculture for employment, in a shift… Continue reading The lure of 10 million jobs a year (On agri sector)
A surfeit of sero surveys
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the advantages and disadvantages associated with Sero surveys Synopsis: Though Sero Surveys are useful in detecting the prevalence of antibodies, frequent surveys are expensive and futile Introduction: A sero surveillance ascertains the prevalence of past infectious disease in a population; In Covid cases, it helps to detect whether anti-bodies… Continue reading A surfeit of sero surveys
Fourth evacuation from Kabul since 1992 & The legal challenges in recognising the Taliban
Source: The Hindu(Article 1, Article2, Article 3, Article 4, and Article 5) and The Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 About the previous evacuations:4 How the situation is different from now and then?5 What are the criteria to recognize the government?5.1 Theory of effectiveness5.2 Theory of democratic… Continue reading Fourth evacuation from Kabul since 1992 & The legal challenges in recognising the Taliban
Kabul Echoes In Lucknow
Source: Times of India Synopsis: India needs to reject Islamophobia and has to assert liberal democracy in every aspect of life. Contents1 Introduction:2 Taliban and Islamophobia:3 Read more regarding the recent developments in Afghanistan:4 Religion in the eyes of founding fathers:5 What India needs to do? Introduction: Recently, India witnessed widespread Islamophobia. This is… Continue reading Kabul Echoes In Lucknow
On India’s population, let the data speak
Source: The Indian Expres Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Key findings of the NFHS-5 data:3.1 Among populous states4 About NFHS – 45 Outcomes from the NFHS report: Synopsis: Focusing on the education and empowerment of women can help states to achieve desired fertility… Continue reading On India’s population, let the data speak
National Automated Facial Recognition System (NAFRS) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial archives, click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Rationale/Need3 Benefits/Advantages4 Issues/Concerns5 Instances of usage in India6 Global examples7 Implications8 Suggestions/Measures9 Way forward Introduction In Mar 2020, the Home Ministry gave its approval to the National Automated Facial Recognition System (NAFRS) to be implemented by NCRB. On its implementation, NAFRS will function as a national-level search platform… Continue reading National Automated Facial Recognition System (NAFRS) – Explained, pointwise
Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan; India flags terror concern at BRICS, UNHRC
Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Contents1 About the news:2 Key takeaways from the discussion:3 Key takeaways from the virtual meeting of NSA’s of BRICS Countries:4 India at the UNHRC Meeting4.1 Significance of UNHRC meeting5 Read more regarding the recent developments in Afghanistan: About the news: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir… Continue reading Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan; India flags terror concern at BRICS, UNHRC
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #32 : Air Marshal Bhonsle Board, Literature of Kannada Optional, reading novels, Hobby
Date of Interview: 16/8/2021 Board: Bhonsle sir Graduation: BE (Mechanical) Optional: Literature of Kannada Interests: theatre workshops/educator on YouTube/reading novels Chairperson (Asked me to remove the shield. Briefly gave an idea about the process, not a Q-A but a conversation to see the suitability. Made sure I was calm and settled properly before starting) Read… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #32 : Air Marshal Bhonsle Board, Literature of Kannada Optional, reading novels, Hobby
Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 About the news:2 Key findings of the study:3 What is phagocytosis? 4 Sea anemones: About the news: A new study has identified for the first time that specialised immune cells (phagocytic cells) exist in certain varieties of sea corals and anemones. These cells help understand how the organisms protect themselves from… Continue reading Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
