Source: The post is based on the article “Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out” published in “Business standard” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Environmental pollution News: In this article the author discusses the overlooked issue of air pollution in rural areas. It highlights its causes and the need for… Continue reading Combating air pollution -Rural areas should not be left out
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Cities, climate change and urban flooding
Source: The post is based on the article “Cities, climate change and urban flooding” published in Business standard on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Disaster and disaster management. News: The author discusses the challenges urban areas face due to climate change, such as flooding and infrastructure damage, emphasizing the need for improved urban planning,… Continue reading Cities, climate change and urban flooding
Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition” published in “Live mint” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article the author discusses the importance of genuine and long-term business strategies in the climate… Continue reading Use contextual tools and models to catalyse our climate transition
When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times
Source: The post is based on the article “When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times” published in “ The Indian express” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment News: In this article author discusses the changing monsoon patterns in India… Continue reading When El Nino and the monsoon meet in India: Rain checks for our times
Missing numbers – on statistical system
Source– The post is based on the article “Missing numbers” published in “The Hindu” on 20th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: issues related to government statistical system News- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has formed a new Standing Committee on Statistics (SCoS). It will advise on official data, including… Continue reading Missing numbers – on statistical system
National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is multidimensional poverty? 3 How is it different from normal measures of poverty? 4 What are the findings of Niti Aayog on multi-dimensional poverty in India? 5 Does the Global MPI report corroborate Niti Aayog report? 6 What are the government initiatives for elimination of multidimensional poverty and how effective have… Continue reading National Multidimensional Poverty Index: Explained, pointwise
Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
Source– The post is based on the article “Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to statistical exercise by government News- The government has now expanded the scope of the 2019 committee… Continue reading Express View on weaknesses in statistical system: Plug the data gaps
A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
Source: The post is based on the article “A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India” published in “The Indian Express” on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth development and employment. News: This article outlines India’s path to achieving a 7% growth rate. It emphasises… Continue reading A roadmap to eliminate poverty in India
Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Source: The post is based on the article “Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes” published in Business standard on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS1- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: According to the National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023, prepared by the NITI Aayog and… Continue reading Tackling poverty: Better job prospects will improve outcomes
Intervention does push deprivation levels down
Source: The post is based on the article “Intervention does push deprivation levels down” published in Live mint on 19th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- poverty and developmental issues & GS 3- growth development and employment. News: This article discusses a Niti Aayog report which highlights a decline in ‘multidimensional poverty’ in India from 2015-16 to… Continue reading Intervention does push deprivation levels down
