15 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. India, China must move forward on de-escalation, Jaishankar tells Wang Key Event: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Core Message: Jaishankar emphasized the need for India and China to move forw...
14 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. Secularism - Implicit From Day One, Explicit in 1976 Definition of Secularism: India's secularism is distinct from the Western concept, emphasizing (equal respect for all religions) rather than strict separation of church and state. Historical Context: ...
13 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. What is the state of inequality in India? Growing Inequality: A recent World Bank report highlights that India's economic growth has been accompanied by a significant rise in inequality, making it one of the most unequal countries globally. The report i...
12 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. View India's Gender Gap Report Ranking as a Warning India's Global Gender Gap Ranking: India ranks 131 out of 148 countries in the Global Gender Gap Report (2025), indicating significant disparities in economic participation, health, and survival. Struc...
11 JULY NEWSPAPER NOTES R2R NEWSPAPER NOTES 1. Population Decline and an Ill-Informed Chorus Global Population Trends: The world population is projected to peak at 10.2 billion in 2064 and then decline to 7.0 billion by 2100. This is a significant shift from previous alarms about overpopulation. Dec...