Source: The post is based on the article “A Centre-State skew further widened” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. Relevance: To understand the issues of the financial health of States and Centre. News: In a NITI Aayog meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, various Chief Ministers… Continue reading A Centre-State skew further widened
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Anganwadi system: Not centres of learning yet
Source: The post is based on the article “Not centres of learning yet” published in The Hindu on 23rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: To understand the issues associated with the Anganwadi system. News: The Anganwadi system, part of the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS), at… Continue reading Anganwadi system: Not centres of learning yet
Prelims Marathon – History-Ancient History – August- 23 -2022
Dear Friends,
We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjective MCQs on a daily basis. For schedule, refer to the archive link given below.
[Answered] “Judicial review is an essential aspect of a constitutional democracy, especially India”. Critically examine. Discuss its importance in keeping executives in check.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Explain how Judicial review is an essential aspect of a constitutional democracy and also write some challenges. Explain its importance in keeping executives in check. Conclusion: Write a way forward. Constitution of India mandates judiciary as the interpreter of the constitutional provisions and the authority for adjudication of legal disputes. Judicial… Continue reading [Answered] “Judicial review is an essential aspect of a constitutional democracy, especially India”. Critically examine. Discuss its importance in keeping executives in check.
[Answered] In the light of the present circumstances, discuss the implication of controlling freebies on federalism and social welfare measures of states.
Introduction: Contextual introduction. Body: Write some implications of controlling freebies on federalism and social welfare measures of states. Conclusion: Write a way forward. The literal meaning of freebie is something that is given free of charge or cost. No advanced economy spends more than 1% of GDP on subsidies across all sectors but in India,… Continue reading [Answered] In the light of the present circumstances, discuss the implication of controlling freebies on federalism and social welfare measures of states.
10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz | August 22, 2022
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We are posting the 10 PM current affairs quiz for today. Under our 10 PM current affairs quiz initiative, we are posting 10 MCQs sources from news articles, on a daily basis. MCQs in this initiative are sourced from PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, etc.
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 22nd, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – August 22nd, 2022
Union Minister unveils India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister unveils India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune” published in PIB on 21st August 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus. About Hydrogen… Continue reading Union Minister unveils India’s first truly indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus developed by KPIT-CSIR in Pune
Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies
Source: The post is based on the article “Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies” published in Livemint on 22nd August 2022. What is the News? Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere— from the US to waterways in Europe and China—are impacting the global trade system already under stress. Which countries are experiencing droughts? Parts of China… Continue reading Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies
Care Economy: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The importance of care work is now widely acknowledged and reflected in various international commitments such as the SDGs and the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Centenary Declaration. The Care Economy became the target of policy discussions after the ILO released a study titled ‘Care Work and Care Jobs for the… Continue reading Care Economy: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
