Synopsis: China’s hardships and other significant events around the globe boosts India’s economic prospects Contents1 Introduction2 1. The withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan and the complete takeover of the country by the Taliban.3 2. Significant domestic political changes in China4 3. The announcement of the Australia-UK and US (AUKUS) alliance5 4. The… Continue reading Four geopolitical developments and a window of opportunity for India
NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
Synopsis: The policy of a single test needs to be reviewed to attain the lofty goals of the New Education Policy. Contents1 Introduction2 How NEET evolved?3 NEET and minority institutions4 What are the issues associated with Judicial observation on NEET? Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a Bill to dispense with the National… Continue reading NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
A crisis of multilateralism and Asia’s rising stake in it
Synopsis: This article explains the challenges in Multilateralism and suggests ways to improve it. Contents1 Introduction2 What is Multilateralism?3 How has Multilateralism evolved so far?4 What are the threats faced by Multilateralism at present?5 How to revive Multilateralism? Introduction Multilateralism is facing a crisis at present. Global collaboration is needed to revive multilateralism. What is… Continue reading A crisis of multilateralism and Asia’s rising stake in it
Forgotten Vista: Beyond History And Archaeology
Synopsis: This article explains the various methods to make National Museum more public engaging. Contents1 Introduction2 How global museums are constructive?3 How Indian Museums can revamp during the Central Vista project?3.1 First, Transparent showcase of bureaucratic life3.2 Second, A separate, retrofitted circle of museums3.3 Third, adopt new use to the abandoned infrastructures Introduction The government’s… Continue reading Forgotten Vista: Beyond History And Archaeology
The Atlantic Nino effects
Synopsis: Monsoon predictions are a monumental challenge, especially when it comes to the spatial distribution and the northward migration of the monsoon trough. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the issue?3 What is Atlantic Nino?4 How Atlantic Nino was the cause for rainfall deficit in India?5 Why monsoon prediction is a challenge in India?6 What is the… Continue reading The Atlantic Nino effects
Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the Rationale Behind Digital Health Mission?3 What is the unique health ID?4 What is a PHR address?5 What is the significance of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission?6 What are some issues/challenges/concerns WRT the mission?7 What are the suggestions to improve? Introduction Almost a year after it was… Continue reading Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission – Explained, pointwise
[Update] UPSC CSE 2020 Prelims Marks Released
Dear Friends, UPSC has released the marks of UPSC CSE 2020 Prelims. You can access your Prelims marks on the official UPSC website, using the link given below: Check Your UPSC CSE 2020 prelims Marks UPSC has yesterday released the mark sheets of candidates, who appeared in the UPSC CSE Mains (Written) 2020 Examination. You… Continue reading [Update] UPSC CSE 2020 Prelims Marks Released
A jobs problem: Labour data in India is lagged and patchy. But supply-demand mismatch is still clear
What is the news? Recently, GOI unveiled a quarterly report on employment for April-June, which estimates the labour demand of nine handpicked non-farm sectors by surveying establishments with 10 people or more. What has been the job market trend in India? India’s economy has been slowing down since 2017-18. Three successive years of dropping GDP… Continue reading A jobs problem: Labour data in India is lagged and patchy. But supply-demand mismatch is still clear
Lockdowns slowed green energy push
What is the news? As per the report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the lockdowns slowed renewable energy installations in the country. India aims to install 175 gigawatts (GW) of green energy by 2022 and 450 GW by 2030. But only 7 GW of such capacity was added in the financial year 2020-21. What… Continue reading Lockdowns slowed green energy push
Tackling the Maoists: On left-wing extremism
What is the news? In a recent meeting, Union home minister noted that the geographical influence of the Maoists has reduced from 96 districts in 10 States in 2010 to 41 now. Two major Naxalite groups got merged into the proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist). The organization is limited to the remote and densely forested terrains of central and east-central India. … Continue reading Tackling the Maoists: On left-wing extremism
