Source: The post is based on the article “Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets” published in The Times of India on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions aimed at development in various sectors and issues arising out of… Continue reading Licence To Skill – GOI’s scheme for craftspeople is a good idea but its success critically depends on finding markets
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Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Source: The post is based on the article “Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making” published in “The Indian Express” on 18th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections News: In this article author discusses the Forest Rights… Continue reading Forest Rights Act in Jammu and Kashmir: A transformation in the making
Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Source– The post is based on the article “Unhealthy prescription” published in “The Business Standard” on 17th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Regulatory issues in healthcare sector News– The National Medical Commission’s regulation has stipulated that doctors can prescribe only generic drugs, failing which they would be… Continue reading Unhealthy prescription – On National Medical Commission’s regulations
Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance
Source– The post is based on the article “Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance” published in “The Hindu” on 16th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to Poverty Relevance: Measurement of poverty News– A recent report by NITI Aayog on multidimensional poverty shows that the percentage of the poor has gone down from 25% in 2015-16… Continue reading Consumption-based poverty estimates have relevance
Curing Medicine – On new rules by the National Medical Commission
Source– The post is based on the article “Curing Medicine” published in “The Times of India” on 14th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance: Issues related to regulation of healthcare sector News– The National Medical Commission’s new rules on registered medical practitioners have tackled doctors’ irresponsible use of… Continue reading Curing Medicine – On new rules by the National Medical Commission
India’s TB problem and the right to treatment
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s TB problem and the right to treatment” published in “The Indian express” on 12th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. News: The author highlights the challenge of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in India. While new diagnostic tools… Continue reading India’s TB problem and the right to treatment
Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English
Source: The post is based on the article “Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English. Recent CBSE decision is the right call, argues IMF’s executive director” published in “Times of India” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues relating to… Continue reading Their Bhasha, Their Future- Research has shown teaching in mother tongue leads to better skilling as well as better grasp of English
Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure
Source: The post is based on the article “Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure” published in “Times of India” on 11th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes; News:… Continue reading Not Quite Healthy- PMJAY has design flaws which may limit its potential to lower out-of-pocket expenditure
Smartphone Ban in Schools: Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Which are the countries restricting mobile use in schools?3 What is the evidence from India about smartphone usage among school students?4 What are the arguments in favour of smartphone ban in schools?5 What are the arguments against smartphone ban in schools?6 What should be the way forward?7 Conclusion… Continue reading Smartphone Ban in Schools: Explained, pointwise
Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains
Source– The post is based on the article “Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to poverty and hunger Relevance: Estimation of poverty News– The article explain the prevalence of poverty rate in India as indicated by UNDP and NITI… Continue reading Bibek Debroy writes: BIMARU states are breaking poverty’s chains
