Source: The post is based on the article “Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power” published in “The Hindu” on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: About Buddhist diplomacy of India and China. News: Recently, the Global Buddhist Summit took place in New Delhi in April. What are some facts about Shakyas… Continue reading Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power
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Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking
Source: The post is based on the article “Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking” published in Live Mint on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – E-governance, International Relations. Relevance: About India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach. News: Recently, few global organisations have endorsed India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach. What is DPI… Continue reading Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking
Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing
Source: The post is based on the article “Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About all-in-one insurance policy. News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority… Continue reading Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing
[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Since a decade, Education Technology or EdTech, as it is popularly known, and its potential to provide affordable learning at scale have been a matter of discussion in academic and policy circles. In recent years, news about India’s EdTech sector startups raising billions has hit the headlines. Hence, it is… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
The Rural Wage Rule GOI Must Relinquish
Source: This post is created based on the article “The Rural Wage Rule GOI Must Relinquish”, published in Times of India on 30th May 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Social Issues, mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections News: The rural development ministry issued an order… Continue reading The Rural Wage Rule GOI Must Relinquish
From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?
Source- The post is based on the article “From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?” published in “The Hindu” on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Functioning of judiciary Relevance– Issues related to constitutional position of judges of SC. News- Recently, a Division Bench of the Supreme Court, in Ritu Chhabria v. Union… Continue reading From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?
The lack of teachers in higher education
Source: The post is based on the article “The lack of teachers in higher education” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Education Relevance: Reasons behind shortage of faculties in higher educational institutions News: Faculty shortages in India have become a permanent issue and obstacles remain in finding a solution to faculty… Continue reading The lack of teachers in higher education
9 Years, 1 Big Footprint – on India’s foreign policy
Source: The post is based on the article “9 Years, 1 Big Footprint” published in The Times of India on 30th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – India’s Foreign Policy Relevance: achievements of India’s foreign policy News: The article explains India’s foreign policy in the nine years of the current government. How has India’s foreign policy been… Continue reading 9 Years, 1 Big Footprint – on India’s foreign policy
Violence against healthcare professionals – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Violence against healthcare professionals is a concerning issue that poses significant challenges to the healthcare system and the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to saving others. Recent incidents highlight the urgency of addressing this problem. For instance, the murder of a young doctor in Kerala and the alarming… Continue reading Violence against healthcare professionals – Explained, pointwise
Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence
Source- The post is based on the article “Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence” published in “The Hindu” on 27th May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Polity Relevance– Issues related to offensive speech and sedition News- On March 30, the Lahore High Court annulled the offence of ‘sedition’ in the Pakistan Penal code. Around… Continue reading Sedition and its roots in rudeness as an offence
