A step too far – ‘Fake news’ rules will damage press freedom

Source: The post is based on the following articles “Draft amendments to IT rules: A looming censor” published in the Indian Express on 23rd January 2023. “A step too far – ‘Fake news’ rules will damage press freedom” published in the Business Standard on 23rd January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Role of media and social networking… Continue reading A step too far – ‘Fake news’ rules will damage press freedom

Chexit, in parts: Reshoring, friend-shoring and billions of dollars in sops

Source– The post is based on the article “Chexit, in parts: Reshoring, friend-shoring and billions of dollars in sops” published in the Business Standard on 21th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Issues related to global economy News– The article explains the shift of numerous factories and supply-chain dependence away from China. China is facing… Continue reading Chexit, in parts: Reshoring, friend-shoring and billions of dollars in sops

[Yojana January 2023 Summary] India’s Wealth: Millet For Health – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In 2021, the Government of India had proposed at the United Nations for declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets. India’s proposal was supported by 72 countries and United Nations General Assembly declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023) in March 2021. To take forward this… Continue reading [Yojana January 2023 Summary] India’s Wealth: Millet For Health – Explained, pointwise

Internet blues for media

Source: The post is based on an article “Internet blues for media” published in Business Standard on 20th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – IT and Computer Relevance: reasons behind declining internet users in India News: There has been a decrease in the use of the internet by the people. This article discusses the reasons behind low… Continue reading Internet blues for media

Prioritising stability over growth

Source– The post is based on the article “Prioritising stability over growth” published in the Business Standard on 20th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and issues relating to growth Relevance– Issues related to fiscal policy News– The article explains the economic outlook for India. It also provide some suggestions for the upcoming budget What… Continue reading Prioritising stability over growth

Disruptive change in education could help us tackle joblessness

Source: The post is based on the article “Disruptive change in education could help us tackle joblessness” published in the Livemint on 20th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 and GS 3 – Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education and Employment. Relevance: About the education needs and India’s labour market. News:… Continue reading Disruptive change in education could help us tackle joblessness

The Conflict Between Forest Rights and Forest Conservation – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In June 2022, the Supreme Court had directed that every national park and wildlife sanctuary in the country will have a mandatory Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of at least one kilometre starting from its demarcated boundaries. The decision was made in response to a petition to protect forest lands in Tamil… Continue reading The Conflict Between Forest Rights and Forest Conservation – Explained, pointwise

Margin of safety

Source– The post is based on the article “Margin of safety” published in the Business Standard on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance– Issues related to money and capital markets News– The article explains the recently released consultation paper “Blocking of Funds for Trading in Secondary Market” for public… Continue reading Margin of safety

The conflict behind eco-sensitive zones

Source– The post is based on the article “The conflict behind eco-sensitive zones” published in The Hindu on 19th January 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment conservation Relevance– Issues related to protected areas News– The article explains the concept of protected areas and ESZ. It explains the issues related to the concept of ESZ. It also tells… Continue reading The conflict behind eco-sensitive zones

India’s Toy Industry: Growth and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In August 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister had exhorted that India can become a global hub in Toy Industry manufacturing and exports. In July 2021, the PM had said that India imports 80% of toys. He called on people of India to be ‘vocal for local toys‘.… Continue reading India’s Toy Industry: Growth and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

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