Source: The post is based on the article “Between two books, a revelatory social history” published in “The Hindu” on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Indian society News: When read together, two notable books by journalists can offer insights into various aspects of socio-cultural change in rural and urban India What are the… Continue reading Between two books, a revelatory social history
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Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts
Source: The post is based on an article “Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts” published in The Indian Express on 30th June 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Issues Related with Women Relevance: concerns with women bureaucrats in getting top positions. News: In June 1991, India’s 10th Prime Minister, P V Narasimha Rao, formed a group… Continue reading Why women bureaucrats lose out on senior posts
Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power
Source- The post is based on the article “Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th June 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Social issues. GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to domestic workers News- A housing society in Bengaluru has barred maids from using common areas.… Continue reading Express View on RWAs and prejudice: Pettiness of power
Population Census: Significance and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Population Census is a crucial exercise that provides accurate data on the population of a country. It plays a significant role in planning and policy-making. However, the 2021 Census in India was postponed due to the Covid pandemic, resulting in delays. This delay is concerning as India is projected… Continue reading Population Census: Significance and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 by UNFPA reveals that India has just surpassed China as the most populous country, with a population of 142.86 crores compared to China’s 142.57 crores. This milestone marks a significant demographic shift and highlights the need to address the challenges and opportunities… Continue reading State of World Population (SWP) Report 2023 and India’s population – Explained, pointwise
Gender Budgeting: Status, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Budget 2023-24 has been presented in the Parliament. In 2005, the Government had started releasing a Gender Budget along with the Union budget. Gender Budgeting is a strategy to ensure that promises on gender equality show up in public budget allocations as well. However, achieving gender equality through… Continue reading Gender Budgeting: Status, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government of Maharashtra has given a go-ahead for the Dharavi Slum Redevelopment Project in Mumbai. Dharavi has often been referred to as the ‘largest slum’ in Asia. Slums seem to be an integral part of India’s urban landscape. Slum are symptomatic of several deficiencies like lack of urban planning,… Continue reading Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On the occasion of the Independence Day on 15th August, 2022, honorable Prime Minister of India emphasised that women power is significant for the growth of India and noted the contribution of ‘Nari Shakti‘ in the fields of law, education, science, law enforcement among other. Globally, governments and organisations are… Continue reading [Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment
Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Progress on SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 has been released by the UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The Report presents the latest evidence on gender equality across all the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Highlighting the poor progress, the Report has called… Continue reading Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
Source: Livemint Relevance: This article explains the challenges associated with a shrinking population. Synopsis: A shrinking population is a bigger worry than a heavy welfare burden Introduction: The US population was shrinking. From the fertility rate of 3.2 in 1956, the fertility rate reached 1.6 in 2020. But the shrinking population has many challenges associated with it.… Continue reading Why a shrinking population is terrible for a modern economy
