For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Bats are known or suspected to be the natural reservoirs for many novel and recently emerged pathogenic viruses such as Nipah, Hendra, Marburg, Ebola and the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus. There is increasing scientific evidence that the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19 also originated in bats. In India,… Continue reading Ecological Significance of Bats – Explained, pointwise
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Glasgow Climate Pact – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) was adopted by 196 parties at the Glasgow climate change conference (COP26). The pact is being termed as a mixed bag, with some tangible achievements and multiple unfulfilled expectations. Most countries insisted that the agreement was an important, though small, step in keeping alive the… Continue reading Glasgow Climate Pact – Explained, pointwise
Climate change and its impact on children – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The future of our children is inextricably linked to the fate of this world. And the fate of this world now rests on the swiftness of our action against the threats posed by the climate change. Presently, world over, children are paying an enormous price for climate change. Exacerbating the… Continue reading Climate change and its impact on children – Explained, pointwise
The Issue of Withdrawal of General Consent to CBI – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concern about states withdrawing general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigating cases. At present, eight states have withdrawn general consent to the agency. The court observed this as “not a desirable position.” What was the case? SC was hearing an appeal… Continue reading The Issue of Withdrawal of General Consent to CBI – Explained, pointwise
GGI-OSOWOG project – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Green Grids Initiative: One Sun One World One Grid (GGI – OSOWOG) – was recently launched by India and UK at COP26 meeting at Glasgow. It is an ambitious plan for the world’s first transnational network of interconnected solar power grids. The Prime Ministers of the two countries also presented… Continue reading GGI-OSOWOG project – Explained, pointwise
UAPA and the recent judgments – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In the backdrop of the Tripura violence, the police used the provisions under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967) to charge journalists and 100-odd social media users for posts on communal violence. What are the other recent cases filed under UAPA? Kashmir: Recently, students in Kashmir were booked… Continue reading UAPA and the recent judgments – Explained, pointwise
What is Metaverse? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The race between technology companies to build the ‘metaverse’ has officially started. On October 28, 2021, Facebook Inc. announced that it was restructuring and assuming the corporate name, Meta Platforms Inc. Technology industry is envisioning Metaverse as the successor to today’s internet where people shall be able to do anything… Continue reading What is Metaverse? – Explained, pointwise
Pre-poll surveys in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction With the State Legislative Assembly elections approaching in several states, Pre-poll surveys have become a matter of debate once again. In October, the Chancellor of Austria, Sebastian Kurz, was forced to resign. He was charged with orchestrating fake surveys and bribing the news media to show them as genuine opinion… Continue reading Pre-poll surveys in India – Explained, pointwise
India announces new climate targets at COP26 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India recently announced new climate targets at COP26 under its ‘Panchamrit strategy’. It has taken a bold leap towards cementing its commitment to clean energy and letting the world know its future approach towards fighting climate change. The five-fold strategy to fight climate change, termed as Panchamrit, was announced by… Continue reading India announces new climate targets at COP26 – Explained, pointwise
RBI’s Payment Guidelines: Implications – Explained, Pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Reserve Bank of India’s guidelines on recurring payments, payment aggregator/payment gateways, and card storage have left businesses, banks, and fintech in a dilemma. What are the new guidelines issued by RBI w.r.t recurring payments and Payment Aggregator/Gateways? – Advanced notifications on payments of 5k or above: The new rules… Continue reading RBI’s Payment Guidelines: Implications – Explained, Pointwise
