Synopsis: India’s debate on modifying affirmative action policies should be informed by an understanding of the trends observed so far. Introduction There are increasing demands for a caste census and the removal of a 50% cap on reserved seats for central government jobs and admissions to the central educational institutions. Read more: Caste based census… Continue reading Shifts and stagnancy in the caste profile of our asset rich and poor
Let central banks stay focused on their goals
Synopsis: Urjit Patel has suggested adding climate aims to the monetary agenda, however it has multiple risks associated to it. Hence, other tools should be used for our carbon crisis. Introduction Recently, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Urjit Patel laid out a strong argument in favour of the proposition of adding climate goals… Continue reading Let central banks stay focused on their goals
IIT success as B-schools is a sign of a more expansive education vision taking root at premier engineering institutions
Synopsis: The IITs, were long known to provide only technical courses. However, we see that they are also doing well in management courses. Introduction Six IITs came in the top 20 management institutions, even outpacing reputed business schools such as IIM-Indore and IIM-Lucknow. This shows that India’s premier engineering schools are not restricted just only… Continue reading IIT success as B-schools is a sign of a more expansive education vision taking root at premier engineering institutions
Nursing syllabus gets a major revamp
Synopsis: The revamped programme for B.Sc nursing is aimed at standardization and includes medical ethics and simulation training. Introduction: The syllabus of BSC Nursing programmes has been revised. This is the first major overhaul after 1947. The revised curriculum has been standardized, updated and is aimed at bringing uniformity in nursing education across India. Who… Continue reading Nursing syllabus gets a major revamp
A selective nuclear policy
Synopsis: North Korea has maintained a dubious record of its nuclear program. Given its past record, it becomes difficult to access the direction its nuclear program is going to take. Introduction North Korea recently started its largest fissile material production reactor. This is the same reactor whose production was ceased in December 2018. IAEA (International… Continue reading A selective nuclear policy
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – September, 2021 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of September. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of September, First Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – September, 2021 – 1st week
Declining farm income: Reasons and solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The agriculture industry employs around 58% of the Indian population, contributing significantly to the Indian economy at around 18% of the country’s GDP. But, despite playing a major role, recent reports have revealed serious issues that need to be addressed by policymakers. Firstly, average farming household incomes have increased relatively slowly… Continue reading Declining farm income: Reasons and solutions – Explained, pointwise
PM pays tribute to Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary
What is the News? Prime Minister has paid homage to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary. About Subramania Bharati Subramania Bharati was a poet, freedom fighter and social reformer from Tamil Nadu. He was known as Mahakavi Bharathiyar which means a great poet. His songs on nationalism and freedom of India helped to… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Subramania Bharati on his 100th Death Anniversary
PRANA portal for air pollution launched
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched ‘PRANA’ (prana.cpcb.gov.in) Portal. About PRANA Portal: Developed by: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in partnership with Knowledge Lens (a B2B product company) Full Form: PRANA stands for Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities. Purpose: It is a portal for… Continue reading PRANA portal for air pollution launched
LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist
What is the News? The preliminary design for the Light Combat Aircraft(LCA)-Mk2 and the fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) has been completed. About LCA-Mk2 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)-Mk2 is a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft designed by Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Payload Capacity: It is a 1,350 mm longer… Continue reading LCA-Mk2 to roll out next year, first flight in 2023, says scientist
