Source: This post is created based on the article “Cities would literally be much cooler with more trees around”, published in Live Mint on 8th Feb 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 1 – Urbanisation and associated issues Context: 2022 was Europe’s hottest summer on record. However, this summer could be even worse with the return… Continue reading Cities would literally be much cooler with more trees around
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Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting
Source– The post is based on the article “Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting” published in the mint on 6th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian economy and growth Relevance– Growth trends of Indian economy News– A close look at trends of economy in global comparison raises some questions Why is there confusion… Continue reading Our growth needs deep analysis more than constant trumpeting
There’s a lot in a name: Use of the term ‘northeast’ doesn’t do justice to the complex history of the region’s states
Source– The post is based on the article “There’s a lot in a name: Use of the term ‘northeast’ doesn’t do justice to the complex history of the region’s states” published in The Indian Express on 4th February 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Regionalism Relevance– News– The article explains the issues related to use of term northeast… Continue reading There’s a lot in a name: Use of the term ‘northeast’ doesn’t do justice to the complex history of the region’s states
Fire and ice – Problem facing Ladakh
Source– The post is based on the article “Fire and ice” published in The Hindu on 3rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity. GS1- Regionalism Relevance– Regional political issues News– The people of Ladakh are on agitation for their demands. What are the demands of agitating people in Ladakh? They are demanding the inclusion of the… Continue reading Fire and ice – Problem facing Ladakh
Why state must cede power to communities
Source– The post is based on the article “Why state must cede power to communities” published in the Business Standard on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy. GS1- Society Relevance– Developmental model across the world News– The article explains the reason for the broken state of affairs across the most advanced societies. It also explains… Continue reading Why state must cede power to communities
A problem of science at the Padma awards
Source– The post is based on the article “A problem of science at the Padma awards” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Indian culture Relevance– Awards and recognitions News– The article explains the issues raised by recent conferring of Padma awards under science and engineering category to plant breeders. It also… Continue reading A problem of science at the Padma awards
Tasks for India’s millet revolution
Source– The post is based on the article “Tasks for India’s millet revolution” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Economic geography. GS1- Cropping patterns in various parts of country Relevance– Diversification of agriculture for sustainability News– The article explains some facts and statistics about millets in India. It also explains the… Continue reading Tasks for India’s millet revolution
Groundwater Use and Governance in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current status of Groundwater Use in India?3 What are the challenges associated with Groundwater Use in India?4 What steps have been taken to improve status of Groundwater Use in India?5 What steps can be taken to improve Groundwater Use and Governance in India?6 Conclusion Introduction India… Continue reading Groundwater Use and Governance in India – Explained, pointwise
Welfare schemes will falter in the absence of accurate population data
Source– The post is based on the article “Welfare schemes will falter in the absence of accurate population data” published in The Indian Express on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Population and associated issues Relevance– Population census News– The article explains the need for conducting the census, due in 2021. Why is conducting the population… Continue reading Welfare schemes will falter in the absence of accurate population data
Gandhi’s ideals of non-violence and communal harmony remain relevant 75 years after his assassination
Source: The post is based on the article “Gandhi’s ideals of non-violence and communal harmony remain relevant 75 years after his assassination” published in The Indian Express on 30th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian History Relevance: Ideals of Mahatma Gandhi News: Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. The year 2023 marks the 75… Continue reading Gandhi’s ideals of non-violence and communal harmony remain relevant 75 years after his assassination
