Source: The post is based on an article “Costa Rica’s rainforest canopies tower 150 feet tall — these are the last biotic frontier” published in The Times of India on 14th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: importance canopies of rainforests News: Research has been carried out on the canopies of the rainforests of Costa Rica.… Continue reading Costa Rica’s rainforest canopies tower 150 feet tall — these are the last biotic frontier
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India missed a chance to reform the Public Distribution System
Source– The post is based on the article “India missed a chance to reform the Public Distribution System” published in the mint on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- PDS and Food security Relevance: Issue related to distribution of foodgrains News- The article explains the recent government move to end the PMGKY and the need to… Continue reading India missed a chance to reform the Public Distribution System
India may be in better economic shape to create a rupee trade zone
Source– The post is based on the article “India may be in better economic shape to create a rupee trade zone” published in the Business Standard on 13th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Issues related to trade News- The article explains the possibility of the rupee becoming a trade zone. Contents1 What was the… Continue reading India may be in better economic shape to create a rupee trade zone
Joshimath Crisis: Causes and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Joshimath3 What is Land Subsidence?4 What are the reasons for Joshimath Crisis?4.1 Anthropogenic4.2 Natural5 What were the major recommendations of the Mishra Committee in the context of Joshimath Crisis?6 What steps have been taken to address the Joshimath Crisis?7 What should be the approach going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction… Continue reading Joshimath Crisis: Causes and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
Delays, even with no jurisdiction
Source: The post is based on an article “Delays, even with no jurisdiction” published in Business Standard on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: problems with the IBC, 2016. News: Judicial delays are acting as hindrance towards the insolvency process. It takes almost two years to admit an application and another two years to… Continue reading Delays, even with no jurisdiction
Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams
Source: The post is based on the article “Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams” published in The Hindu on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About protecting Hilly areas. News: The land subsidence in Joshimath has highlighted geological disasters that have in fact manifested across India.… Continue reading Reckless spree – Authorities must heed science and people living near mines, dams
India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan” published in the Livemint on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About e-bus adoption. News: At CoP-26 in Glasgow, India committed itself to a net-zero target by 2070 and set… Continue reading India’s e-bus adoption ambitions require a financially sound plan
Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability
Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability” published in The Times of India on 12th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management. Relevance: About compensation for industrial disasters. News: The… Continue reading Bhopal’s Real Lesson – Attempts to get more out of Carbide for the gas tragedy are futile. India needs good law on civil liability
Inside the growing rift in ethanol economy
Source: The post is based on the article “INSIDE THE GROWING RIFT IN ETHANOL ECONOMY” published in the Livemint on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Energy. Relevance: About the advantages and challenges in increasing ethanol-blending. News: Today, the two-wheeler industry is looking at green and sustainable future mobility solutions spanning across electric, hybrid and… Continue reading Inside the growing rift in ethanol economy
Get Wet, Get Well – Wetlands are nature’s shock absorbers. Their degradation in cities is real bad news for urban future
Source: The post is based on the article “Get Wet, Get Well – Wetlands are nature’s shock absorbers. Their degradation in cities is real bad news for urban future” published in The Times of India on 11th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About the role of the governor in the… Continue reading Get Wet, Get Well – Wetlands are nature’s shock absorbers. Their degradation in cities is real bad news for urban future
