Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned

Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned” published in “Indian Express” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment News: In January, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) established a panel led by Delhi’s lieutenant governor to find way to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in the… Continue reading Express View on Yamuna status report: River abandoned

Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Source: The post is based on the article “Ominous signs” published in “The Hindu” on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Internal security News: On July 8, rallies by pro-Khalistan separatists are planned in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and Australia that target Indian diplomatic missions and diplomats. The Indian government has taken steps to… Continue reading Ominous signs- on Khalistani separatism

Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge

Source: The post is based on an article “Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge” published in The Indian Express on 8th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Monetary Policy, Growth & Development Relevance: About the benefits and challenges associated with Internationalization of rupee. News: Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Inter-Departmental Group (IDG) has… Continue reading Internationalisation of Indian currency: The rupee challenge

Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?

Source: The post is based on the article “Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?” published in “The Hindu” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. News: Between 2016 and 2022, 60% of Internet… Continue reading Should Internet shutdowns be used to maintain public order?

Limits of expansion – on Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)

Source: The post is based on the article “Limits of expansion” published in “The Hindu ” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Government policies and intervention & GS 3 – issue related to poverty and hunger News: The National Conference of Food Ministers failed to resolve the issue of the discontinuance of rice and… Continue reading Limits of expansion – on Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS)

Our national surveys are based on faulty sampling

Source: The post is based on the article “Our national surveys are based on faulty sampling” published in “Indian Express” on 7th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for various sectors News: The article discusses the importance of data quality in surveys that inform policy decisions in India. Policymakers in India… Continue reading Our national surveys are based on faulty sampling

Internationalisation of the rupee: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is currency internationalisation?  3 What is the rationale for internationalisation of the rupee? 4 What are the recommendations of RBI panel? 5 What are the benefits? 6 What are the macroeconomic risks? 7 What are the challenges? 8 What are the initiatives taken? 9 What should be the future course of action?  Introduction… Continue reading Internationalisation of the rupee: Explained, pointwise

In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job

Source: The post is based on the article “Syed Ata Hasnain writes: In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job” published in “The Indian Express ” on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas News: The Spear Corps of the Indian Army recently… Continue reading In Manipur, Army’s leadership has experience and ability to do its job

The universe’s hum and an opportunity to explore

Source: The post is based on the article “The universe’s hum and an opportunity to explore” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the field of space News: Recently, astronomers from various initiatives have reported the detection of ultra-low frequency gravitational waves, allowing to probe previously unseen… Continue reading The universe’s hum and an opportunity to explore

It will take nuclear energy for global shipping to hit net zero

Source: The post is based on the article “It will take nuclear energy for global shipping to hit net zero” published in Live Mint on 6th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure, Environment Relevance: measures needed to achieve net zero in the maritime sector. News: Shipping industry, which consumes about 5% of the world’s oil and… Continue reading It will take nuclear energy for global shipping to hit net zero

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