Source: This post is created based on the article “India, Qatar and the continuing saga of eight detained ex-Indian Navy officers”, published in Indian Express on 16th January, 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Disaster Management News: Eight retired Indian Navy personnel were arrested by Qatari authorities in August. They have been in imprisonment for… Continue reading India, Qatar and the continuing saga of eight detained ex-Indian Navy officers
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Share, Don’t Gag – on land subsidence in Joshimath
Source: This post is created based on the article “Share, Don’t Gag”, published in The Times of India on 16th January, 2022. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3, Disaster Management News: The National Disaster Management Authority has ordered government institutions and officials to not share any information about land subsidence in Joshimath. The order will stay… Continue reading Share, Don’t Gag – on land subsidence in Joshimath
Asia’s prospects: Status quo or a rougher ride?
Source: The post is based on the article “Asia’s prospects: Status quo or a rougher ride?” published in Business Standard on 16th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: Development model in Asia and issues associated with it. News: The article discusses the prevailing Asia’s development model and the problems associated with it. What are the… Continue reading Asia’s prospects: Status quo or a rougher ride?
Costa Rica’s rainforest canopies tower 150 feet tall — these are the last biotic frontier
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
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. What was the situation… 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 → Introduction The town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand is witnessing an unprecedented crisis. Wide Cracks have appeared on the roads and on hundreds of residential and commercial buildings in the town. Many structures have been declared unsafe, and the residents have been asked to vacate them. The Authorities have declared Joshimath as… 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
