Source– The post is based on the article “The Digital India Bill should help us fight against gender injustice” published in “Mint” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of the vulnerable sections. Relevance – Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence News – India’s Information Technology… Continue reading The Digital India Bill should help us fight against gender injustice
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A doorway to an entrepreneurial university
Source- The post is based on the article “A doorway to an entrepreneurial university” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education Relevance- HIgher education News– The University Grants Commission’s move to institutionalise the concept of a ‘Professor of Practice’ could help bridge the gap… Continue reading A doorway to an entrepreneurial university
Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?
Source- The post is based on the article “Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Issues related to rural health News- Last month, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked the Health Department to… Continue reading Can a shorter medical course solve rural doctor shortages?
Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts” published in The Times of India on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 2 – Education. Relevance: About fund crunch in Higher Educational Institutes. News: Nandan Nilekani donated $38. 5 million to his alma mater IIT Bombay. This… Continue reading Go For The Money: Other higher education institutions should follow IIT Bombay’s example, make aggressive fundraising efforts
Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too
Source– The post is based on the article “Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of health Relevance- Mental health related issues News- The article explains the issues faced by caregivers providing support to mental ill people What is… Continue reading Spare a thought for psychiatric caregivers too
Why libraries are liberating spaces
Source– The post is based on the article “Why libraries are liberating spaces” published in “The INdian Express” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Issues related to development and management of education News– The article explains the issues related to public libraries in India What are issues related to public libraries in India? Under the… Continue reading Why libraries are liberating spaces
Ban pan-masala promotions
Source: The post is based on an article “Ban pan-masala promotions” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Health Relevance: concerns with the consumption of pan masala. News: The ban on chewing tobacco (gutka) has not served the purpose because people have now shifted towards consuming pan masala, which is also harmful… Continue reading Ban pan-masala promotions
[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Digital health: leveraging technology for transforming health care – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Digital health is a rapidly growing field in the global health sector. Various terms like e-health, telehealth, telemedicine, and health apps are used interchangeably with digital health. The landscape of digital health is expanding, encompassing mobile health (mHealth), digital data management, teleconsultations, wearable devices, and more. The growth of digital… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Digital health: leveraging technology for transforming health care – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Since a decade, Education Technology or EdTech, as it is popularly known, and its potential to provide affordable learning at scale have been a matter of discussion in academic and policy circles. In recent years, news about India’s EdTech sector startups raising billions has hit the headlines. Hence, it is… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
Violence against healthcare professionals – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Violence against healthcare professionals is a concerning issue that poses significant challenges to the healthcare system and the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to saving others. Recent incidents highlight the urgency of addressing this problem. For instance, the murder of a young doctor in Kerala and the alarming… Continue reading Violence against healthcare professionals – Explained, pointwise
