Synopsis: Given the poor employability of Indian graduates, urgent steps are needed to address the skill gaps. Introduction The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 were recently released. The report reveals that no Indian Higher Education Institution is in the top 100 and only 3 HEI can make a place in the top 200. This shows the… Continue reading Missing skills: Low employability calls for academia-industry link
The Unicorn Stampede
Synopsis: It would be wise for investors to take a deep breath before investing in India to make sure that the blessing of unicorns does not end up saddling India with a curse. Contents1 Introduction2 Why unicorns are shifting base from China?3 Why India is experiencing unicorn stampede?4 Why this shifting may not be good… Continue reading The Unicorn Stampede
When global firms disengage, employment suffers
Synopsis: Permanency of large foreign firms operating for decades is slowly on the decline. That is why, domestic capital formation and private investments should step in. Contents1 Introduction2 What does the analysis of CMIE data says?3 Why there is difficulty in expansion of auto sector?4 What are some important issues/concerns associated with foreign investment?5 How… Continue reading When global firms disengage, employment suffers
Why India must strengthen its public sector
Synopsis: The sale of giants like BPCL, BEML or SCI would undermine India’s “Atmanirbhar” goal. Privatisation compromises India’s sovereignty and economic freedom, threatening its energy security and strategic postion. Contents1 Introduction2 How China’s state-owned industry is performing globally?3 What are the implications of privatizing India’s significant PSEs?4 What is the way forward? Introduction Today, 28%… Continue reading Why India must strengthen its public sector
Building more inclusive, welcoming schools for LGBTQ+ children
Synopsis: Not just infrastructure and process revamp, we also need reforms in curriculum and teacher education. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by the transgender community in the schools?3 What initiatives have been taken by Government to address the problem?4 What can be done to remove the stigma? Introduction This article highlights the discrimination… Continue reading Building more inclusive, welcoming schools for LGBTQ+ children
Complex count: On caste census
Synopsis: A precise caste census is difficult, but the data will be useful to drive social policy. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the challenges in the caste census?3 Why there is a demand for caste census?4 How can we make the caste census data useful?5 What should be the way forward? Introduction This article talks about… Continue reading Complex count: On caste census
India dithered over projecting naval power. Now it’s been pushed to the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific
Relevance: To know about India’s missed opportunities to improve international cooperation. Synopsis This article explains the opportunities that India missed, which ultimately led to the formation of the AUKUS alliance. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the opportunities India missed which led to the formation of the AUKUS alliance?3 What is the result of India’s inaction?4 What… Continue reading India dithered over projecting naval power. Now it’s been pushed to the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific
The Plastic Waste Challenge – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the scale of the problem?3 What are the negative implications of plastic?4 Why Plastic use is so much prevalent?5 Regulations for plastic waste in India6 What are the solutions to the plastic problem?7 Way forward Introduction Once, plastic was considered a miracle material, as its synthetic polymers give… Continue reading The Plastic Waste Challenge – Explained, pointwise
[Download] – Shubham Kumar IAS Rank 1 (UPSC CSE 2020) – Mains Test (Essay) Copy
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COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
What is the news? Recently, World Health Organization (WHO) approved the Regeneron antibody combination for treatment of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). What is Regeneron? Regeneron is a combination of two drugs — casirivimab and imdevimab. It has reduced mortality in seronegative patients with severe infections. The drug cocktail replicates the natural antibody response of human beings. Last year it was approved by the… Continue reading COVID-19: WHO recommends Regeneron antibody therapy for high-risk & seronegative patients
