Source: The post is based on the article “Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities” published in “Indian Express” on 4th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues related to Health News: Recently, PM Modi launched the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission. What is Sickle cell disease? Sickle cell is a genetic… Continue reading Eradicating sickle cell disease, securing the future of India’s tribal communities
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Should India join NATO Plus? Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction At the beginning of 2023, the U.S. Permanent Representative to NATO expressed openness to increased engagement with India. Subsequently, the U.S. House Select Committee on China proposed to enhance the deterrence of Taiwan by including India to strengthen NATO Plus. However, India rejected this idea. But as Prime Minister’s… Continue reading Should India join NATO Plus? Explained, pointwise
The rise of bilateralism
Source: The post is based on the article “The rise of bilateralism” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. News: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States, six disputes between the countries at the… Continue reading The rise of bilateralism
Navigating the maze of EU tech Regulations
Source: The post is based on the article “Navigating the maze of EU tech Regulations” published in “Business Standard” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations – Effects of policies of developed and developing countries in India News: The European Union (EU) has agreed on a new Data Act. It became the… Continue reading Navigating the maze of EU tech Regulations
A bigger BRICS – Expansion of the group
Source: The post is based on an article “A bigger BRICS – Expansion of the group is in offing, challenge for founder members is to ensure it does not become a Chinese bandwagon” published in The Indian Express on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting… Continue reading A bigger BRICS – Expansion of the group
Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office
Source– The post is based on the article “Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office” published in the “The Indian Express” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues pertaining to federalism Relevance- Office of Governor News- The Governor of Tamil Nadu, R.N. Ravi dismissed V. Senthilbalaji, a Minister in… Continue reading Sriram Panchu writes: Governor R N Ravi’s actions do not behove his office
Making it count – on NFHS Survey
Source– The post is based on the article “Making it count” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Issues related to disability News- The Union government recently decided to drop the disability-specific question from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6. What… Continue reading Making it count – on NFHS Survey
A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech
Source– The post is based on the article “A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech” published in The Hindu on 3rd July 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – Indian Polity Relevance: Right to free speech and digital rights News-The Karnataka High Court judgment against Twitter subverts the procedural safeguards that must be employed while restricting… Continue reading A case of unchecked power to restrict e-free speech
Criminalisation of politics: causes, impacts and solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) wrote to the Election Commission (ECI), seeking action against political parties that failed to publish details of criminal records of their candidates as per orders of the Supreme Court and the ECI. Activists and independent electoral watchdogs like ADR have been raising concerns… Continue reading Criminalisation of politics: causes, impacts and solutions – Explained, pointwise
A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written
Source- The post is based on the article “A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written” published in the “The Hindu” on 1st July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance- India and Africa relationship News- The 20-member Africa Expert Group (AEG), established by the Vivekananda International Foundation, recently presented the VIF Report… Continue reading A new chapter in India-Africa ties can be written
