For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced a new policy to fight air pollution in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) over the next 5 years. It includes a revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), among other short-term, medium-term and long-term measures. The release of policy was desired considering the… Continue reading CAQM Policy to Combat Air Pollution in Delhi NCR – Explained, pointwise
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[Yojana July Summary] Policies on Scheduled Tribes – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction At the time of Independence, the framers of the Constitution noted that certain tribal communities in India were suffering from extreme social, educational and economic backwardness. The backwardness was on account of the primitive agricultural practices, lack of infrastructure facilities and geographical isolation. In order to uplift such communities, robust… Continue reading [Yojana July Summary] Policies on Scheduled Tribes – Explained, pointwise
Fall in Rupee Value: Reasons, Concerns and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction There has been a consistent deterioration of Indian Rupee’s (INR) exchange rate with respect to the US Dollar ($) over the last few month. It breached the psychologically significant exchange rate level of INR 80 to a US$ in early trade on 19th July, 2022, although it recovered to close… Continue reading Fall in Rupee Value: Reasons, Concerns and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
State Finances: Trends and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A prudent fiscal position is necessary for overall development of a State and its people. However many recent studies have pointed out the deteriorating fiscal position of many States in India. This situation is a result of multiple factors like the impact of COVID-19 on State finances, high revenue expenditure… Continue reading State Finances: Trends and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015. There are specific targets for each goal, along with indicators that are used to measure progress toward each target. The UN monitors the progress of the SDGs and publishes the findings in… Continue reading Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals – Explained, pointwise
Forest Conservation Rules, 2022: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has notified the Forest Conservation Rules, 2022 under the Forest Conservation Act. The Union Government has updated the rules in order to improve the efficiency of forest diversion and streamline the process. However many experts have criticized the new rules. They… Continue reading Forest Conservation Rules, 2022: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Privatization of Banks: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A report by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has recommended that the Union Government should privatize all Public Sector Banks (PSBs), except the State Bank of India (SBI). The Report further states that the Government ownership hinders the ability of the RBI to regulate the sector. The recommendation of… Continue reading Privatization of Banks: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra July Summary] Equitable Water Resources Management – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India houses 18% of the world’s population but only has 4% share in water resources of the earth. Though it has about 1999 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM) (or km3) of annual water availability, its distribution is grossly unequal across the river basins and thus leads to water-stress in many regions… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July Summary] Equitable Water Resources Management – Explained, pointwise
The UN World Population Prospects Report and Population Issues in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The UN World Population Prospects Report 2022 is the 27th edition of the official United Nations population estimates and projections. The Report has presented population estimates from 1950 to the present for 237 countries or areas, underpinned by analyses of historical demographic trends. This latest assessment considers the results of… Continue reading The UN World Population Prospects Report and Population Issues in India – Explained, pointwise
UPI and Digital Payments in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a convenient way of transferring funds from one bank account to another. It has gained huge popularity since its launch in 2016. The popularity is testified by its adoption from tiny roadside shops to large consumer brands. In May 2022, the UPI processed payments… Continue reading UPI and Digital Payments in India – Explained, pointwise
