What is the News? Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy(CMIE) report on unemployment in India has been released. As per the report Unemployment Rate in India is increasing. Key Findings of the Report: Increase in Unemployment rate: The Unemployment rate in India has increased to 8% in April 2021 from 6.5% in March 2021. Unemployment Rate(UER) is… Continue reading Unemployment Rate in India Shoots up to 8% in April: CMIE
“Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the News? A piece of Winchcombe meteorite will be displayed at the National History Museum, Gloucestershire (UK). About Winchcombe meteorite: The Winchcombe meteorite is also known as carbonaceous meteorite. These meteorites have high proportion of carbon. It was discovered after it landed in the driveway of a house located in Gloucestershire in the UK… Continue reading “Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the Process to Create New District in India?
What is the News? Punjab Chief Minister has declared Malerkotla as the 23rd district of the Punjab State. Let’s have look at the process to create new district in India. What is the process to create a new district in India? The power to create new districts or alter or abolish existing districts rests with the… Continue reading What is the Process to Create New District in India?
[Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Good afternoon everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th May 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth… Continue reading [Downloads] 7PM Compilation -May 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
No learning from the Spanish flu
Synopsis: The governments of several countries have failed to understand and foresee human behaviour. This is even after they have witnessed a pandemic like the Spanish Flu in the past. Introduction The Spanish Flu of 1918 was the most severe pandemic in history. It lasted for 2 years, in 3 waves, with 500 million people… Continue reading No learning from the Spanish flu
History Quiz: The advent of Europeans and the British Conquests |18 May, 2021
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India starts importing “zeolite” for medical oxygen plants.
What is the News? National carrier Air India has begun the first of its “zeolite cargo flights”. This was done after the government of India started the process of importing zeolite from across the world for use in medical oxygen plants. Zeolites in Medical Oxygen Plants: Zeolites are used as adsorbent material in the Pressure… Continue reading India starts importing “zeolite” for medical oxygen plants.
Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Synopsis: The burden on Women during the Pandemic increased disproportionately due to Societal norms, a male-dominated job market, and a lack of gender-sensitive policy making. This article provides a solution to address these issues. Background Gender inequality in terms of employment is high in India. For instance, only 18% of working-age women were employed as… Continue reading Systemic Issues affecting Women’s Participation in labour Market
Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
Synopsis: The Kerala model provides a lot of lessons to the Center and the State governments to tackle the pandemic. Introduction: India at present is not only battling with Covid-19 cases but also battling with many associated issues. Such as floating dead bodies in the Ganges, the demand for medical oxygen and the challenges with the… Continue reading Kerala Model to tackle the Covid-19 Pandemic in India
China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position
Synopsis: The unsettled border crisis at LAC, India’s weakening global status, unfriendly Pakistan will only escalate issues in India-China relations. Background Last year, ingression by the Chinese army led to a standoff between India and China at the LAC (Line of Actual control). The seven hotspots were Depsang plains, Galwan, Gogra, Hot Springs, North bank… Continue reading China-India Relations and India’s Weakening Geo-Political Position
