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For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A three-judge Bench of the High Court of Karnataka has pronounced its verdict on the petitions related to the row over wearing of hijab by female students in educational institutions. The bench ruled that wearing of hijab (head scarf) by Muslim women does not form a part of essential religious… Continue reading Karnataka High Court Judgment on Hijab – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has declined by 10 points as per a special bulletin released by the Registrar General of India. It has declined from 113 in 2016-18 to 103 in 2017-19 (8.8 % decline). This is a laudable achievement considering the relevance of MMR in determining… Continue reading Maternal Mortality Ratio in India: Status, Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Supreme Court had approved the Cheetah Reintroduction in India in January 2020. Since then the wildlife enthusiasts have been ardently waiting to see cheetahs in the wild in India. The COVID-19 pandemic had delayed the process especially due to the emergence of the Omicron variant in South Africa from where… Continue reading Cheetah Reintroduction in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Several recents incidents have highlighted the hazards associated with Nuclear Energy. First, there was an attack near the Nuclear Power Plant in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine (Europe’s largest Nuclear plant). In South Korea, a wildfire approached the Hanul Nuclear Power Plant triggering high-level alert and ‘all-out efforts’ to avoid a nuclear… Continue reading Nuclear Energy: Status, Advantages and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a new company to hold and monetise surplus land and buildings of the government agencies and the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The concept of National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) was earlier announced by the Finance Minister of India in her budget… Continue reading National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC): Functions and Benefits – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In November 2021, the Chief Minister of Bihar and some key public servants renewed an oath to never consume liquor and pledged to undertake steps for the implementation of the liquor ban across the state. On that same day, the Director General of Police (DGP) Bihar administered an anti-liquor oath… Continue reading Prohibition of Liquor: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been met with myriad sanctions imposed by many western nations. Imposing economic sanctions is often seen as an alternative to military intervention and escalation of conflict. The idea is that sanctions cause economic damage and coerce the target to change its objectionable course of… Continue reading Sanctions and their Effectiveness – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Indian defense manufacturing industry is a significant sector for the economy. The industry is likely to accelerate further with the rising concerns of national security. Demand for defense equipment has been growing as India prepares to modernize its forces with rising threat perception of a two-front war. The international… Continue reading India’s Defense Manufacturing Sector: Challenges and Opportunities – Explained, pointwise