Source: The post is based on the article “Privatized Air India’s takeoff can lead other PSUs to thrive as well”published in Mint on 23rdMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 –Economy – Mobilisation of Resources Relevance: Privatization of the PSUs News: Air India was completely privatized in January 2022. The airline has recently placed the biggest order of aircraft… Continue reading Privatized Air India’s takeoff can lead other PSUs to thrive as well
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The old pension scheme as a burden on the poor
Source- The post is based on the article “The old pension scheme as a burden on the poor” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Issues related to public finances News– The employees of some state governments are demanding the return to OPS. Some states like Rajasthan and Himachal have… Continue reading The old pension scheme as a burden on the poor
Tremors From Himalayas – Chardham Project work in high-risk seismic zones can put tremendous pressure on a super-sensitive ecological area
Source: The post is based on the article “Tremors From Himalayas – Chardham Project work in high-risk seismic zones can put tremendous pressure on a super-sensitive ecological area” published in The Times of India on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About widening roads in Char dham. News: Recently, the National Capital… Continue reading Tremors From Himalayas – Chardham Project work in high-risk seismic zones can put tremendous pressure on a super-sensitive ecological area
What is the IPCC synthesis report and what does it say?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the IPCC synthesis report and what does it say?” and “Final solution – Concerted effort alone can save earth from worst of climate change effects” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About IPCC Synthesis Report… Continue reading What is the IPCC synthesis report and what does it say?
A grave mistake in Great Nicobar
Source– The post is based on the article “A grave mistake in Great Nicobar” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Environmental challenges related to development projects News– Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has given clearance to a mega project at the cost of about ₹70,000… Continue reading A grave mistake in Great Nicobar
Understanding waste-to-energy plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding waste-to-energy plants” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: problems with Waste to Energy Plants News: The Kerala government recently announced the State’s first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode. The planned facility is expected to be built in two years and generate… Continue reading Understanding waste-to-energy plants
IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What is an IPCC Synthesis Report? 3 About the IPCC and their reports 4 What are the key findings of the IPCC’s Synthesis Report?5 What are the key findings of the IPCC’s Synthesis Report on India?6 What are the suggestions provided by the IPCC’s Synthesis Report?7 What are the… Continue reading IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) – Explained, pointwise
Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India” published in the Live Mint on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About heat waves impact on economy. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that February 2023 was the warmest February since 1901 with the average… Continue reading Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point” published in the Indian Express on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About recent bank failures and their impact on India.… Continue reading Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
Source: The post is based on the article “Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to fiscal federalism News: Recently, there are demands in some states to implement OPS. Some states… Continue reading Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
