Source- The post is based on the article “Buddhism, India’s soft power projection tool” published in the “The Hindu” on 9th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations News– Recently, India hosted a two-day global Buddhist summit in New Delhi. It was organised by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the International Buddhist Confederation. Contents1… Continue reading Buddhism, India’s soft power projection tool
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Ad-hoc faculty recruitment system and their impact on higher education– Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the procedure for the Ad-hoc faculty recruitment system3 What is the need for Ad-hoc faculties in higher education institutes?4 What are the issues with the ad-hoc faculty recruitment system in higher education institutions?5 What are the challenges faced by ad-hoc faculties?6 What should be done? Introduction The incident… Continue reading Ad-hoc faculty recruitment system and their impact on higher education– Explained, pointwise
Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution
Source: The post is based on the article “Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution” published in The Hindu on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the WHO Declaration on COVID Pandemic. News: Recently,… Continue reading Of hope and vigilance – WHO’s announcement gives hope, but there is a message of caution
A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction
Source: The post is based on the article “A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction” published in the Indian Express on 9th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About North-South Asia corridor for India. News: Recently, India’s National Security Advisor participated… Continue reading A north-south Asia corridor is a step in the right direction
China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts
Source: The post is based on the article “China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts” published in The Times of India on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About China-dominated forums. News: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting was… Continue reading China Shops – India’s multilateralism comes up against the reality of Beijing-Islamabad, Beijing-Moscow compacts
A position paper, China’s image, and what it means
Source– The post is based on the article “A position paper, China’s image, and what it means” published in the “The Hindu” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Important geopolitical developments News– Recently, China released its position Paper on its policy in Afghanistan. Titled, ‘China’s position on the Afghan Issue’ What are… Continue reading A position paper, China’s image, and what it means
With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt
Source– The post is based on the article “With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of healthy Relevance– Issues related to epidemics News- World Health Organization, on May 5, 2023, declared that COVID19 was no longer a public health… Continue reading With COVID-19 ‘over’, applying the lessons learnt
The UN needs structural reform to establish its relevance again
Source: The post is based on the article “The UN needs structural reform to establish its relevance again” published in Live Mint on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Institutions Relevance: problems with the United Nations News: The article discusses the declining role of the United Nations (UN) in international politics. How has the role… Continue reading The UN needs structural reform to establish its relevance again
Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork
Source– The post is based on the article “Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions What are issues with data collection in India? India has always conducted a single decennial Census between 1881 and 2011, including in 1941… Continue reading Without data, the government’s policy prescriptions are just guesswork
Switching on India’s smart electricity future
Source– The post is based on the article “Switching on India’s smart electricity future” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance-Issues related to electricity sector News– The article explains the smart meter initiative of the government. Contents1 What is the progress level of the country on smart… Continue reading Switching on India’s smart electricity future
