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For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Convention on Biological Diversity defines ‘sustainable use’ as the use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity. This would help in maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and… Continue reading IPBES Report: Findings, Concerns and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India has been witnessing rising levels of inflation and unemployment since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. The situation has been worsened by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Many economists are saying that poor Indians are facing economic distress due combined impact of unemployment and inflation. To ease the situation, the Union Government… Continue reading Union Government’s 1 Million Job Promise: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has issued ‘Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022’. The Guidelines are a progressive step towards regulation of advertisements in India. They aim to curb misleading advertisements and protect the consumers. The guidelines… Continue reading Regulation of Advertisements in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Flood is an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land. Recently, over 5.5 million people have been affected in 32 districts of Assam (out of 35) due to the devastating floods as per the Assam Disaster Management Authority. Occurrence… Continue reading Frequent Floods in Assam – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction After a strategic retreat from Kabul following the Taliban takeover in August 2021, India has re-established its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. India has deployed a team in its embassy in Kabul, 10 months after it pulled out its officials from the mission following the Taliban’s capture of power. The current… Continue reading India’s Engagement with Taliban – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction There has been a political turmoil in the State of Maharashtra over the last few days. The incumbent Chief Minister of Maharashtra had resigned on June 29, and the new Chief Minister was sworn-in on June 30. The new Government has to pass the floor test very soon. These political… Continue reading Issues in the Working of Anti-Defection Law – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed its 5th year today since its inception on 1 July 2017. The move towards ‘one nation one tax’ was one of the most historic indirect tax reforms in  India . After concerted efforts of consensus building for over a decade, GST replaced… Continue reading Five Years of GST: Achievements, Challenges and Way Ahead – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The rapidly burgeoning gig workforce is ushering in a new economic revolution globally. India is at the frontier of this revolution with its demographic dividend of half-a-billion labour force and the world’s youngest population, rapid urbanisation, widespread adoption of smartphones and associated technology. The gig economy is poised to undergo… Continue reading Gig Economy in India and the Issues faced by Gig Workers – Explained, pointwise