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

The Indian economy, across sectors, is dominated by duopolies

Source– The post is based on the article “The Indian economy, across sectors, is dominated by duopolies” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Structure of the economy News– The article discusses the issues of monopoly in Indian markets. What is the nature of market concentration in the manufacturing… Continue reading The Indian economy, across sectors, is dominated by duopolies

Blink, It’s Not Gone – Ecommerce labour protests speak to the larger problem of not enough regular non-farm jobs

Source: The post is based on the article “Blink, It’s Not Gone – Ecommerce labour protests speak to the larger problem of not enough regular non-farm jobs” published in The Times of India on 17th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth and Development Relevance: concerns associated with gig platforms News: The delivery executive of Blinkit has… Continue reading Blink, It’s Not Gone – Ecommerce labour protests speak to the larger problem of not enough regular non-farm jobs

No Trial Is Error – Allow prosecution of soldiers accused of killing innocents

Source: The post is based on the article “No Trial Is Error – Allow prosecution of soldiers accused of killing innocents” published in The Times of India on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Security challenges and their management in border areas. Relevance: About prosecution of soldiers. News: In 2021, a commando unit opened fire and killed… Continue reading No Trial Is Error – Allow prosecution of soldiers accused of killing innocents

IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet

Source: The post is based on the following articles “The ‘fact check’ is that Indians will have little choice” published in The Hindu on 15th April 2023. “IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet” published in the Indian Express on 15th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: role of media and social networking… Continue reading IT rules are a step towards denying misinformation space on the internet

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