For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Digital Divide3 Achieving an Affordable, Inclusive Internet for All4 Government Initiatives to Bridge Digital Divide5 Way Forward6 Conclusion Introduction Implementing e-governance to empower the population and promote economic growth is a big challenge in large and diversified country like India. The integration of technology-enabled communication and data driven governance… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Bridging the Digital Divide – Explained, pointwise
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Counting India’s poor: Numbers suggest the need for a welfare state
Source– The post is based on the article “Counting India’s poor: Numbers suggest the need for a welfare state ” published in The Indian Express on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Poverty and hunger Relevance– Estimation of poverty News– The article explains the issues of estimation of poverty in India and its implications for government.… Continue reading Counting India’s poor: Numbers suggest the need for a welfare state
India’s G20 Presidency: Championing the Global South
Source– The post is based on the article “India’s G20 Presidency: Championing the Global South” published in The Indian Express on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance– Global south and India News– The article explains the renewed interest of international politics for the global south. It also explains India ‘s new perspective for… Continue reading India’s G20 Presidency: Championing the Global South
No uniformity in parole and furlough rules
Source– The post is based on the article “No uniformity in parole and furlough rules” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Judiciary Relevance– Criminal justice system News– The article explains the issues related to the system of Parole and Furlough followed by states. What are legal provisions related to Parole and… Continue reading No uniformity in parole and furlough rules
Faith and freedom -Freedom of religion is protected when state keeps away from matters of faith
Source: The post is based on an article “Faith and freedom -Freedom of religion is protected when state keeps away from matters of faith” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns associated with anti-conversion law in Gujarat News: The article discusses the tussle between Gujarat government and High Court regarding… Continue reading Faith and freedom -Freedom of religion is protected when state keeps away from matters of faith
Impacts of India-UK FTA: Nothing So Great About Free Trade With Great Britain
Source: The post is based on the article “Nothing So Great About Free Trade With Great Britain” published in The Times of India on 6th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About India-UK FTA negotiation. News: Recently the possibilities for India-UK free trade… Continue reading Impacts of India-UK FTA: Nothing So Great About Free Trade With Great Britain
Recrafting India nutrition initiative
Source– The post is based on the article “Recrafting India nutrition initiative” published in The Indian Express on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Poverty and hunger News– The article explains the issues of health and nutrition in India According to RGI, India’s maternal mortality rate was 97 during 2018-20. It was 301 during 2001-03.Infant mortality… Continue reading Recrafting India nutrition initiative
MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason
Source: The post is based on the article “MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason” published in Live Mint on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with parliamentary privileges of MPs. News: The Supreme Court is reconsidering the privileges granted to the legislators in the Parliament or… Continue reading MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason
Appointments are important — but they can’t protect institutions from political interference
Source: The post is based on the article “Appointments are important — but they can’t protect institutions from political interference” published in the Indian Express on 5th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Governance. Relevance: About the independence of the institutions. News: The Supreme Court’s interrogation regarding the appointments to the Election Commission has raised the issue… Continue reading Appointments are important — but they can’t protect institutions from political interference
Cap Doesn’t Fit – A price ceiling on Russia’s oil exports unlikely to work. India should act in its national interest
Source: The post is based on the article “Cap Doesn’t Fit – A price ceiling on Russia’s oil exports unlikely to work. India should act in its national interest” published in The Times of India on 5th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance:… Continue reading Cap Doesn’t Fit – A price ceiling on Russia’s oil exports unlikely to work. India should act in its national interest
