Heat strokes in India: Reasons and Impacts – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are heat strokes?3 How can heat strokes be fatal?4 What are the reasons for increasing heat stroke events in India?5 What are the various initiatives undertaken to mitigate heat strokes?6 What are the challenges in heat stroke mitigation?7 What should be done? Introduction In India, heat strokes in… Continue reading Heat strokes in India: Reasons and Impacts – Explained, pointwise

Two Apples Of Our Eye – Manufacturing vs services is a false binary for India. We need both. But why we need them is not properly understood

Source: The post is based on the article “Two Apples Of Our Eye – Manufacturing vs services is a false binary for India. We need both. But why we need them is not properly understood” published in The Times of India on 19th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of… Continue reading Two Apples Of Our Eye – Manufacturing vs services is a false binary for India. We need both. But why we need them is not properly understood

There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner

Source: The post is based on the article “There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner” published in Mint on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: About the condition of Discoms News: The article explains the problems faced by the Discoms and measures that have improved their conditions. Contents1 What are… Continue reading There are fresh signs that power distribution has turned a corner

How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean

Source– The post is based on the article “How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean” published in “The Hindu” on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to marine life and marine pollution News– Recently, a study published by researchers from Canada, the Netherlands, and the U.S. have reported… Continue reading How coastal species are living on plastic debris in the ocean

Dealing with extreme heat

Source– The post is based on the article “Dealing with extreme heat” published in “The Hindu” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management Relevance– Heat waves and stress News– The article explains the increasing heat distress in India. What are some data and facts associated with heat stress in India? Around 350… Continue reading Dealing with extreme heat

Express View on Oting killings case in Nagaland: A betrayal of the promise of justice

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Express View on Oting killings case in Nagaland: A betrayal of the promise of justice” published in the Indian Express on 18th April 2023. “Promoting impunity – Denial of nod to prosecute Army men in Oting massacre is disconcerting” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS –… Continue reading Express View on Oting killings case in Nagaland: A betrayal of the promise of justice

In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humidity

Source: The post is based on the article “In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humidity” published in the Indian Express on 18th April 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heatstrokes. News: Recently, thirteen people have died from an apparent heatstroke while attending a government award function in an open space in Navi Mumbai.… Continue reading In Maharashtra heatstroke deaths, the critical factor of humidity

Drug trafficking in India: emerging challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the status of Drug trafficking in India3 What are the reasons behind Drug trafficking in India?4 What are the various initiatives undertaken to regulate Drug trafficking in India?5 What are the challenges in regulating Drug trafficking in India?   6 What is should be done? Introduction Drug trafficking in India… Continue reading Drug trafficking in India: emerging challenges – Explained, pointwise

How food inflation can be managed keeping El Nino in mind

Source– The post is based on the article “How food inflation can be managed keeping El Nino in mind” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Inflation related issues News– Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) paused the raising repo rates in its last meeting. RBI is… Continue reading How food inflation can be managed keeping El Nino in mind

On democratising tiger conservation

Source– The post is based on the article “On democratising tiger conservation” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Conservation and protection of species News– The tiger number was recently released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is the minimum estimate based on the tigers photographed during the survey. Contents1… Continue reading On democratising tiger conservation

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