Source: The post is based on the article “Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heat waves. News: February was generally considered as a ‘spring’ and a ‘winter month’ by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and usually… Continue reading Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office
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Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared
Source– The post is based on the article “Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared” published in The Indian Express on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Earthquake induced disasters News- The destruction caused by earthquakes in Turkey should be alarming for us. Nearly 58% of the Indian landmass is vulnerable… Continue reading Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared
The country must work at raising productivity growth
Source– The post is based on the article “The country must work at raising productivity growth” published in the mint on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Factors impacting growth of Indian economy News- The recent budgets have hiked capital expenditure substantially but there is less focus on improving productivity of… Continue reading The country must work at raising productivity growth
Clean Energy Transition of States and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a clean electricity transition? 3 What are the report’s key highlights on the Clean Energy Transition of States? 4 What is the need for the Clean Energy Transition of states? 5 What are the challenges faced by states in their clean energy transition?5.1 What steps have been taken by the Indian states towards… Continue reading Clean Energy Transition of States and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development
Source– The post is based on the article “Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development” published in the mint on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Development of north-eastern region News- In the last 8 years, much work has been done to expand the footprints of railways across the northeastern region. What… Continue reading Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development
A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Employment and participation
Source– The post is based on the article “Employment and participation” published in the Business Standard on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment Relevance: Facts and statistics about employment level in India News- The National Sample Survey Office has released its annual summary of the Periodic Labour Force Survey. The report covers… Continue reading Employment and participation
In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure
Source– The post is based on the article “In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Security issues related to Punjab News- The followers of Amrit Pal Singh, leader stormed the police station at Ajnala near Amritsar on February 23,… Continue reading In Punjab, ominous signs of extremism and police, political failure
Why India needs stable capital flows
Source– The post is based on the article “Why India needs stable capital flows” published in The Indian Express on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: External sector of economy News- As per the RBI’s quarterly statistics, the current account deficit widened to 4.4% of GDP in the second… Continue reading Why India needs stable capital flows
Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules
Source– The post is based on the article “Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules” published in The Hindu on 28th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: Issues related to e-waste News- In November 2022, the Ministry of Environment and Forests further notified a new set of e-waste rules. These rules will come into force… Continue reading Unpacking the new set of e-waste rules
