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Source– The post is based on the article “Choice is theirs: BCCI puts unfair restrictions on men cricketers” published in the “The Times of India” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance- Issues related to sports administration News- The article explains the issue of male players regarding BCCI restrictions on their… Continue reading Choice is theirs: BCCI puts unfair restrictions on men cricketers

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked” published in The Indian Express on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The Role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Relevance: concerns associated with the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) News:… Continue reading Express View on CPR losing its tax exemptions: Think tanked

Source: The post is based on the article “Potential gains – Govt is encouraging use of farm waste” published in Business Standard on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: About the policy changes and new guidelines for… Continue reading Potential gains – Govt is encouraging use of farm waste

Source: This article has been framed based on India Express article “Why Govt is going after ‘dark patterns”, published on 4th July. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2– Government policies for the various sectors News: The article discusses the concept of “dark patterns” and the Indian government’s initiative to curb their use on e-commerce platforms. Dark… Continue reading Why Govt is going after ‘dark patterns’

Source– The post is based on the article “India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking” published in livemint on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Governance – Government Policies for various sectors Relevance: Need of data in effective policy making News- Official statistics provide crucial inputs to policymaking in any modern democracy. The last… Continue reading India needs a stronger statistical system for better policymaking

Source: The post is based on the article “Transparency in governance” published in “Business Standard” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. News: The SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has set significantly higher standards of transparency and corporate governance for listed stocks by amending the LODR… Continue reading Transparency in governance

Source– The post is based on the article “Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India” published in The Hindu  on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and issues arising out of implementation Relevance: Issues regarding Digital Technologies News- .The Ministry of Electronics and IT has been actively organising consultations on the proposed “Digital… Continue reading Laying the foundation for a future-ready digital India

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the needs for water conservation in India?3 How can India use community participation to address the rapid depletion of groundwater?4 What initiatives have the several Union and state governments taken for water conservation?5 What role do community planning and participation play in water conservation?6 What should be… Continue reading [Kurukshetra June 2023 Summary] Water conservation through community planning – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is nuclear liability?3 What is the need for nuclear liability law in India?4 What is India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act and its key provisions?5 What are the advantages of India’s nuclear liability law?6 What are the challenges associated with India’s nuclear liability law?7 What should be… Continue reading India’s nuclear liability law and associated issues – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Groundwater Status in India3 What are the roles and responsibilities of PRI in groundwater water management?  4 What are the various government initiatives for groundwater water management in India?5 How does “water user association” (WUA) play a crucial role in groundwater water management in India?6 How to achieve sustainable… Continue reading [Kurukshetra April 2023 Summary] Groundwater Water Management through Panchayats – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)?3 About Online Dispute Resolution worldwide4 What is the need for Online Dispute Resolution in India?5 What are the various initiatives taken in India to promote ODR?6 What are the recommendations given by the NITI Aayog report titled ‘Designing the Future of Dispute Resolution?7… Continue reading Online Dispute Resolution (ODR): Need and Significance – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Cooperatives3 Cooperative Movement4 Agricultural Cooperatives5 Farmer Organisations (FO)6 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)7 Way Forward Introduction The cooperative movement is a voluntary movement of the people. The movement has been carried out democratically by pooling together of resources for completing a given activity. The purpose is to achieve or secure… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January 2023 Summary] Cooperatives to FPOs: A Paradigm Shift – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the issues associated with Prisons in India?3 4 What has been the Judicial view regarding Prison Reforms?5 What are the challenges to Prison Reforms?6 What are the various Committees and Recommendations regarding Prison Reforms?7 What should be the approach to Prison Reforms going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction While… Continue reading Issues Related to Prisons and Prison Reforms – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Cooperative Entrepreneurship3 Legal Framework4 Strengthening the Cooperative Structure5 Steps Which May Be Taken Going Ahead5.1 Awareness and Access to Information5.2 Training and Skill Development5.3 Technological Upgradation5.4 Finance5.5 Procurement and Marketing5.6 Mentoring5.7 Coping up with the Repercussions of the Pandemic6 Recommendations Introduction To achieve the objective of inclusive development, many… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January 2023 Summary] Cooperative Entrepreneurship – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Creation of a New Ministry3 Ensuring Equitable Spread and Outreach4 Cooperation and Economic Empowerment5 Venturing New Areas Through Cooperation6 Meeting Challenges for Effective Cooperation7 Cooperative Federalism – the Only Way8 Planning New Cooperation Policy9 Dimensions of New Cooperation Policy10 Road Ahead11 Conclusion Introduction Cooperation has remained the philosophy of… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January 2023 Summary] [Cooperation, Cooperatives] Realising Sahkar Se Samriddhi – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 e-Governance and Rural Economy3 Dimensions of Rural e-Governance4 e-Governance and Citizen Participation5 Citizen Participation and Governance6 Citizen Participation and Framework7 Benefits of Citizen Participation8 Way Forward Introduction Enlargement of people’s choices and capabilities is the cornerstone of all kinds of governance and a prerequisite for inclusive development and a… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Citizen Participation and Rural Well-being – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Cooperative Societies (Cooperatives)?3 What are the provisions related to regulation of Cooperative Socieites?3.1 Constitutional Provisions3.2 SC Ruling3.3 Other Provisions4 What are the benefits of Cooperative Societies?5 What are the issues in the working of Cooperative Societies?6 What should be done to address the issues?7 Conclusion Introduction The… Continue reading Cooperative Societies: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Digital Divide3 Achieving an Affordable, Inclusive Internet for All4 Government Initiatives to Bridge Digital Divide5 Way Forward6 Conclusion Introduction Implementing e-governance to empower the population and promote economic growth is a big challenge in large and diversified country like India. The integration of technology-enabled communication and data driven governance… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Bridging the Digital Divide – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)?3 What are the components and types of schemes covered under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)?3.1 Components3.2 Types Of Schemes4 What are the advantages of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)?5 What steps can be taken to improve the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) further?6 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Advantages and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Evolution of Local Governance in India3 What is the structure of Local Governance in India?4 What are the roles of Panchayati Raj Institution (PRIs)/Local Governance Bodies?5 What are the challenges in working of Local Government Bodies?6 What steps can be taken going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction It is almost 30… Continue reading Issues with Local Governance in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current regulatory framework for Telecommunication Sector?2.1 Legislations and Rules2.2 Regulatory bodies3 What is the need for the Telecommunication Bill?4 What are the salient provisions of Draft Telecommunication Bill?5 What are the concerns with the Draft Telecommunication Bill?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 – Explained, pointwise

Synopsis: Despite the difficult nature of their duties, the police are neglected a lot. Introduction There have been many instances where our forces lost their lives in the line of duty. To pay tribute to those forces, October 21 is celebrated as Police Commemoration Day. What is the story behind October 21? On October 21,… Continue reading The poor conditions of protectors

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key features of the 60 point action plan?2.1 Leveraging IT and Technology for Governance2.2 Improve Business Climate2.3 ​​Upgrading the Civil Services3 Other Key Features of the Action Plan What is the News? The Government of India has prepared a comprehensive 60-point action plan following the Prime Minister’s… Continue reading PM action plan: Single environment Act, birth certificate for citizenship, jobs clause in FTAs

What is the news?  Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched a port mobile application called “MyPortApp” in Kolkata today.  Also, inauguration of a 1 Mega Watt solar plant in Haldia port to produce renewable energy for port operations.  What are some key features of the “MyPortApp”? The App includes all port details digitally and monitor operations virtually, is aimed to promote… Continue reading Shipping Minister launches ‘MyPortApp’ for digital monitoring of port operations

Synopsis: The PM openly seeks support for donations towards PM CARES. But given the non-transparent nature of this fund, it needs to be closely scrutinized. Contents1 Introduction2 What makes PM CARES unique from other such funds?3 What are the issues with the establishment of PM CARES?4 What is the current status of PM CARES?5 What… Continue reading The fund without a care for the RTI