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

India-US: The high tech boost

Source– The post is based on the article “India-US: The high tech boost” published in The Indian Express on 2nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral Groupings and Agreements involving India and affecting India’s interests. Relevance– India and US bilateral relations News– The article explains the outcome of the recent inaugural dialogue of iCET between the… Continue reading India-US: The high tech boost

Is judicial majoritarianism justified?

Source: The post is based on an article “Is judicial majoritarianism justified?” published in The Hindu on 2nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with judicial majoritarianism News: The article discusses judicial majoritarianism and issues surrounding it. What is judicial majoritarianism? Judicial majoritarianism refers to numerical majorities, i.e., number of judges supporting a… Continue reading Is judicial majoritarianism justified?

A new Sino-Russian alliance: What are its implications for India?

Source– The post is based on the article “A new Sino-Russian alliance: What are its implications for India?” published in The Indian Express on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests Relevance– India in changing global order News– The article explains the emerging Sino-Russian… Continue reading A new Sino-Russian alliance: What are its implications for India?

The funding and demand for MGNREGA

Source: The post is based on the article “The funding and demand for MGNREGA” published in The Hindu on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: MGNREGS and associated concerns News: The article discusses the performance of MGNREGS and challenges associated with it. Contents1 What are some highlights of Economic Survey 2022-23 on the Mahatma… Continue reading The funding and demand for MGNREGA

AISHE report shows that the pandemic threatens to undo gender parity gains in higher education

Source: The post is based on the article “AISHE report shows that the pandemic threatens to undo gender parity gains in higher education” published in “Indian Express” on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Issues News: All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) report has revealed an increasing gender divide in higher education. The Covid-19… Continue reading AISHE report shows that the pandemic threatens to undo gender parity gains in higher education

The New Great Game In The Himalayas – China’s territorial disputes are as much about dominating important rivers as occupying land

Source: The post is based on the article “The New Great Game In The Himalayas – China’s territorial disputes are as much about dominating important rivers as occupying land” published in The Times of India on 1st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: concerns associated with water sharing between India and China. News: The… Continue reading The New Great Game In The Himalayas – China’s territorial disputes are as much about dominating important rivers as occupying land

India-Egypt Relationship – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the significance of Egypt to India?3 How has the India-Egypt Relationship evolved?4 What are the areas of cooperation in India-Egypt Relationship?5 What are the challenges in India-Egypt Relationship?6 What can be done to strengthen India-Egypt Relationship?7 Conclusion Introduction The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was the… Continue reading India-Egypt Relationship – Explained, pointwise

The French Connection – France’s pension reform is a story that resonates around the ageing rich world

Source: The post is based on the article “21st century India needs a real-time fiscal data portal” published in the Livemint on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About French pension reforms. News: The French government now tries to push through… Continue reading The French Connection – France’s pension reform is a story that resonates around the ageing rich world

‘General Assembly divided over UN reforms’

Source– The post is based on the article “General Assembly divided over UN reforms” published in The Hindu on 31st January 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Important international institutions Relevance– Global governance News– The article explains the reason behind the slow pace of UNSC reforms. It also explains the issues with UNSC working. What are the reasons… Continue reading ‘General Assembly divided over UN reforms’

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