Source– The post is based on the article “A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Society Relevance: Impacts of changing social media landscape News- The Social media has democratised self-expression. But, it has mixed effects on the public sphere. How has the social media landscape… Continue reading A ‘democratisation’ that is more a fallacy
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Lithium Reserves in India: Strategic Significance and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Lithium and Its Uses3 What is the current status of Lithium reserves and extraction?3.1 India’s Lithium Reserves3.2 Global Lithium Reserves4 What steps have been taken by the Government to Explore Lithium Reserves in India?5 What is the Significance of Lithium Reserves for India?5.1 Li-ion Battery Ecosystem6 What are… Continue reading Lithium Reserves in India: Strategic Significance and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Judgement reserved – Too early to celebrate the lithium find
Source: The post is based on the article “Judgement reserved – Too early to celebrate the lithium find” published in Business Standard on 20th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent). Relevance: About Lithium reserves. News: Recently, a vast deposit of lithium ores… Continue reading Judgement reserved – Too early to celebrate the lithium find
Urbanisation and urban dynamics
Source: The post is based on the article “Urbanisation and urban dynamics” published in Business Standard on 16th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization Relevance: Urbanization and Urban dynamics News: The article discuses about urbanization urban dynamics and also provides that how these two are inter related. What is urbanisation and urban dynamics? Urbanisation is not… Continue reading Urbanisation and urban dynamics
Hindi in the world: In the era of cultural-flattening, India must strengthen its linguistic traditions
Source– The post is based on the article “Hindi in the world: In the era of cultural-flattening, India must strengthen its linguistic traditions” published in The Indian Express on 15th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Issues related to languages News– Fiji is hosting the 12th World Hindi Conference between February 15 and 17.… Continue reading Hindi in the world: In the era of cultural-flattening, India must strengthen its linguistic traditions
Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought
Source– The post is based on the article “Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought” published in The Hindu on 14th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation. GS3- Disaster management Relevance– Urban planning for disaster resilience News– Recently, land subsidence took place in Joshimath due to heavy pressure on land and water. What are… Continue reading Hill or city, urban planning cannot be an afterthought
Lithium reserves: Our J&K find could put India on the lithium map
Source: The post is based on the article “Our J&K find could put India on the lithium map” published in the Livemint on 13th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian sub-continent). Relevance: About Lithium reserves. News: Recently, the Geological Survey of India has… Continue reading Lithium reserves: Our J&K find could put India on the lithium map
Gender Budgeting: Status, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Gender Budgeting (GB)?3 What is the status of Gender Budgeting in India ?4 What are the benefits of Gender Budgeting?5 What are the challenges in Gender Budgeting?6 What can be done to make Gender Budgeting more effective?7 Conclusion Introduction The Union Budget 2023-24 has… Continue reading Gender Budgeting: Status, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
India’s population gap over China to widen further, shows data
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s population gap over China to widen further, shows data” published in the Business Standard on 11th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Population and associated issues Relevance– Statistics and indicators related to population News– India is expected to cross China and become the world’s most populous country in… Continue reading India’s population gap over China to widen further, shows data
India’s urban centres are ailing due to lack of funds
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s urban centres are ailing due to lack of funds” published in The Indian Express on 11th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation. GS2- Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Relevance– Urban financing News– The health of municipal finances in India is in poor state.… Continue reading India’s urban centres are ailing due to lack of funds
