What is the News? The rainfall has resulted in rainwater seeping into cave number 32 at the world-renowned Ellora Caves, causing some damage to a painting. About Cave number 32 Cave no 32 is also known as ‘Indra Sabha’ Cave. It is a two-storey architectural marvel excavated in the ninth century. It is considered as… Continue reading Maharashtra: Rain water mars painting in prominent cave at Ellora
Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Havana Syndrome?3 What is the origin of Havana Syndrome?4 What is the cause of Havana Syndrome?5 What are Microwave weapons? What is the News? A US intelligence officer on an Indian trip last month has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome. This is the first instance of the phenomenon… Continue reading Explained: CIA officer on India trip reports Havana Syndrome; what is known about its symptoms and causes so far
Gig Workers and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the demands under the gig workers petition?3 What is the gig economy and platform work economy? 4 How big is the gig economy in India?5 What are the challenges faced by gig-workers in India?6 What steps need to be taken to protect the gig workers?7 Conclusion Introduction The… Continue reading Gig Workers and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
CRPF report flags leadership issues in Chhattisgarh operations. They need to be addressed for security of jawans and civilians
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the role played by CRPF? 3 What are the reasons behind the dip in quality of operations in Chhattisgarh? 4 What is the way forward? What is the news? Recently, a CRPF report revealed there is a lack of leadership in the Chhattisgarh resulting to operational and intelligence failure. The review… Continue reading CRPF report flags leadership issues in Chhattisgarh operations. They need to be addressed for security of jawans and civilians
Extreme weather events in India made women, children more vulnerable to modern slavery, flags report
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are report’s observations wrt Sundarban Delta? 3 What is the scale of displacement? 4 What are the recommendations of the report? What is the news? As per the report published by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and Anti-Slavery International, Climate change-induced extreme weather events put women, children and minorities at… Continue reading Extreme weather events in India made women, children more vulnerable to modern slavery, flags report
Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind
Contents1 What is the news? 2 How submarines play a key role? 3 What is the present status of India’s underwater fleet? 4 What is the target that we need to achieve? What is the news? Recently, Australia, US and UK held trilateral security pact named as AUKUS. Under this pact, they are delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Canberra. The aim… Continue reading Submarine strategy: Undersea naval prowess is shaping strategic battles, India mustn’t lag behind
Dramatic changes needed in global food systems to address nutrition disparity, poverty: IFAD
What is the news? Recently, United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) published report “Transforming Food Systems for Rural Prosperity”. As per the report, our global food system need revolution. Transforming global food systems to become more inclusive, fair and sustainable is a challenging task. But, with concrete actions taken by the policymakers, this is possible. What are the… Continue reading Dramatic changes needed in global food systems to address nutrition disparity, poverty: IFAD
India plan for tighter e-commerce rules faces internal govt dissent: Report
What is the news? India’s plan to tighten rules on its fast-growing e-commerce market has run into internal government dissent, memos reviewed by Reuters show. The Ministry of Finance has described some proposals under the draft e-commerce rules as “excessive” and “without economic rationale”. It should be noted that there’s not yet a formal implementation… Continue reading India plan for tighter e-commerce rules faces internal govt dissent: Report
The doing-better syndrome and our prisoner’s dilemma: On WB ending the EoDB report
What is the news? Doing Business’ report, was recently junked by the World Bank. The author welcomes the move, stating that we celebrated improvements in such rankings without quite understanding the underlying methodology or the impact such rankings had on the lives of a larger group of stakeholders. Must Read: The end of Doing Business… Continue reading The doing-better syndrome and our prisoner’s dilemma: On WB ending the EoDB report
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #188 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Maharashtra Home State, Anthropology Optional
Date of Interview: 14th Sept Forenoon. Board: Sathiyavathy Mam Job Profile: Manager in RBI Optional: Anthropology Graduation: Electrical Engineering Home State: Maharashtra To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairperson What have you been doing since graduation (2017)? Why you choose Anthropology as your optional after graduating in Electrical? Explain why you are… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #188 : Sathiyavathy Ma’am Board, Maharashtra Home State, Anthropology Optional
