Source: The post is based on the article “Petty, ugly & costly: Karnataka is proof how much ‘small’ corruption hurts India, reputationally & ultimately economically” published in The Times of India on 7th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability. Relevance: About petty corruption in India. News: Successive raids… Continue reading Petty, ugly & costly: Karnataka is proof how much ‘small’ corruption hurts India, reputationally & ultimately economically
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Renaming places in India: Rationale and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a PIL that sought a renaming commission focussed on “ancient India”. The court issued a strong statement in favour of the “rule of law, secularism, and constitutionalism” and warned against intolerance. About the SC ruling on renaming places in India A PIL has been… Continue reading Renaming places in India: Rationale and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Supreme Court’s order on CEC selection panel
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court’s order on CEC selection panel” published in the Indian Express on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Relevance: About the formation of a selection panel for Election Commissioners. News: Recently, the Supreme… Continue reading Supreme Court’s order on CEC selection panel
Power against knowledge: On Centre for Policy Research FCRA licence suspension
Source: The post is based on the article “Power against knowledge: On Centre for Policy Research FCRA licence suspension” published in The Hindu on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Relevance: About restricting NGO operations. News: The government has recently suspended… Continue reading Power against knowledge: On Centre for Policy Research FCRA licence suspension
Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal
Source: The post is based on the article “Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal” published in The Times of Indiaon 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 –Governance Relevance: Prison Reforms News:The article discusses the prevalent caste system in Indian prisons and measures required to bring reforms. How is the caste system still present in Indian… Continue reading Caste System In Indian Prisons: Unconstitutional But Legal
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. What… 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. What… 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 → Introduction In the case of Anoop Baranwal v. Union of India, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that a powerful committee must choose the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners. This committee has the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, and the… 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
