The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice

Source– The post is based on the article “The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Relevance: Traditional practices of medicine News- Practice does not seem to be a feasible career option for most Ayurveda graduates. There is a trust­ deficit in AYUSH treatment. Contents1… Continue reading The hardships of a career in Ayurvedic practice

The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora

Source– The post is based on the article “The roots of global success” published in the Business Standard on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of human resources Context – Indians have a remarkable presence in the leadership of global organisations: IBM, Google, Microsoft, and now the World Bank. Contents1… Continue reading The roots of global success – on the global achievements of India diaspora

Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict

Source– The post is based on the article “Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Global grouping Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Recently, two key G­20 ministerial meetings, of the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) Bengaluru and Foreign Ministers Meeting… Continue reading Creative formulas: On India, G20 and the Ukraine conflict

Changes to the process of selecting election commissioner: Significance and challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the case3 What are the changes introduced by SC regarding selecting Election Commissioner?  4 What is the need for the change in selecting Election Commissioner?5 What are the advantages of the changes to the process of selecting election commissioners?  6 What are the challenges associated with the changes to the process… Continue reading Changes to the process of selecting election commissioner: Significance and challenges – Explained, pointwise

On regulating online sale of drugs in India

Source: The post is based on an article “On regulating online sale of drugs in India” published in The Hindu on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: regulating e-pharmacies News: The Ministry of Health has issued a show cause notice to pharmacy companies selling medicines online. The Health Minister has also said that e-pharmacies… Continue reading On regulating online sale of drugs in India

No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies

Source: The post is based on an article “No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies” published in Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Issues associated with ranking of India in V-Dem Report. News: Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) releases Democracy… Continue reading No method in the madness – A new critique of the V-Dem democracy rankings highlights where the problem lies

Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war

Source– The post is based on the article “Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: India and Ukraine crisis News- Recently, UNGA adopted a resolution, calling for an end to the war. The resolution was favoured by 141 members and opposed by… Continue reading Positing India’s stand on the Ukraine war

South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs

Source– The post is based on the article “South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs” published in The Hindu on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Regional groupings Relevance: Development issues related to South Asia News- Pandemics, economic slumps and extreme weather events have undermined the developmental gains in South Asia since 2020. What… Continue reading South Asia’s human capital is the resilience it needs

Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover

Source: The post is based on the article “Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover” published in Mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with liquor policy News: Delhi Minister has been recently arrested over liquor policy. The article discusses the different types of liquor policies adopted by most state… Continue reading Booze policy must beat its licence raj hangover

Our Health, Our Data – Digital models for disease tracking are crucial. But so are data analytic skills & privacy protection

Source: The post is based on the article “Our Health, Our Data – Digital models for disease tracking are crucial. But so are data analytic skills & privacy protection” published in The Times of India on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About… Continue reading Our Health, Our Data – Digital models for disease tracking are crucial. But so are data analytic skills & privacy protection

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