Source– The post is based on the article “Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management. GS1- Geography Relevance: Floods in mountains News- Flash floods during this year’s monsoon season have caused unprecedented damage to both lives and assets in Himachal Pradesh. Contents1 How climate change… Continue reading Himachal floods: a man-made disaster?
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Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes
Source– The post is based on the article “Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes” published in the “mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance: Issues related to taxation News- The 50th GST Council has decided to levy 28% tax on the gross amount involved in… Continue reading Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxes
Resurgence of Inflation: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent trends in inflation? 3 What are the signs of resurgence of high inflation? 4 What are the reasons for the recent inflationary trend? 5 What are the government policies to control inflation? 6 What are the recent government initiatives? 7 How effective are the policies to control inflation? 8 What… Continue reading Resurgence of Inflation: Explained, pointwise
Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk
Source– The post is based on the article “Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk” published in the “mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus : GS2- Government policies and interventions. GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Issues related to road transport News – The ministry of road transport and highways is planning to implement a toll collection system… Continue reading Achieve road efficiency at minimal privacy risk
An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Source– The post is based on the article “An avoidable controversy over sample surveys” published in “The Hindu” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government policies and interventions Relevance: Issues related to government statistical exercise News- An article recently raised doubts on the soundness of data collection procedures of some of the surveys such as… Continue reading An avoidable controversy over sample surveys
Is there a rural bias in national surveys
Source: The post is based on the article “Is there a rural bias in national surveys?” published in The Hindu on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions Relevance: concerns associated with national surveys News: A panel headed by Pronab Sen, a former chief statistician of India, was recently formed by the Indian… Continue reading Is there a rural bias in national surveys
Chasing Cheetah – on cheetah reintroduction
Source: The post is based on the article “Chasing Cheetah” published in Business Standard on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: concerns associated with cheetah’s introduction in Kuno National Park News: The deaths of five adult cheetahs and three cubs in Kuno National Park, have raised concerns about the PM’s project to introduce cheetahs… Continue reading Chasing Cheetah – on cheetah reintroduction
Advancing technologies are not giving all children a better future
Source– The post is based on the article “Advancing technologies are not giving all children a better future” published in the “Live Mint” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Inclusive growth. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance: Issues related to digital divide News- The article explains the issue of lack of digital… Continue reading Advancing technologies are not giving all children a better future
Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet
Source: The post is based on the article “Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet” published in “The Indian express” on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure ( Digital ) & Awareness in the fields of IT News: In this article author is talking about PM-WANI, a system in India that allows people to… Continue reading Wi-fi hotspot pouches: Internet from a sachet
What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities
Source: The post is based on the article “What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities. Banning it won’t work until there are cheap alternatives” published in Times of India on 25th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment (Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation) News: In this article author says the ban… Continue reading What’s UP With The Ban?: Single-use plastic is still choking drains in cities
