For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Once, plastic was considered a miracle material, as its synthetic polymers give it astonishing durability. As per the World Economic Forum (WEF), the use of plastic has increased twenty-fold over the last fifty years. But plastic also poses a massive environmental challenge. Plastic waste is everywhere today. It is filling up… Continue reading The Plastic Waste Challenge – Explained, pointwise
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[Yojana September summary] Fighting Femicide – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction It is estimated that 1/3rd of South Asian women experience violence throughout their lives and violence against women (VAW) is institutionalized through family structures, wider social and economic frameworks, and cultural and religious traditions. This violence is largely overlooked by law enforcement agencies and is ignored by those in power. One… Continue reading [Yojana September summary] Fighting Femicide – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana September Summary] SHG-led Women Empowerment – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Gender equality and gender empowerment have been two primary objectives of various government policy measures since the beginning. One of such prominent policy measures is the promotion and economic activation of Self-Help groups (SHGs). Tangible progress in gender equality and empowerment not only helps proliferate women welfare, but also contributes towards the achievement… Continue reading [Yojana September Summary] SHG-led Women Empowerment – Explained, pointwise
Gig Workers and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Indian government announced a “Code on Social Security, 2020” to deal with “Social Security for Unorganized Workers, Gig Workers and Platform Workers. But the Code is yet to be given effect. At present, gig workers are not being provided with the benefit of social security under any of the… Continue reading Gig Workers and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
The end of Ease of Doing Business Rankings: Reasons and implications – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On September 16, the World Bank Group scrapped its flagship publication, the ‘Doing Business’ report. This report publishes the influential annual ranking of countries on the Ease of Doing Business (EDB) index. The sudden announcement that the World Bank would end its most famous report, sent some shock waves through the business… Continue reading The end of Ease of Doing Business Rankings: Reasons and implications – Explained, pointwise
NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Cabinet has cleared a ₹30,600-crore guarantee programme for securities to be issued by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) for taking over and resolving non-performing assets (NPAs). What is National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL)? NARCL is India’s first-ever “Bad Bank”. It has been incorporated as an Asset Reconstruction Company… Continue reading NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A week before the meeting of Quad leaders in Washington DC, the US administration announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific, between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. (AUKUS). As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the US within 18 months. There is… Continue reading AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -September 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of September 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -September 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Telecom Sector Reforms – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Cabinet has approved a relief package for the ailing telecom sector. The government has sought to address several issues in the policy regime, including the definition of AGR that had led to the large build-up of dues and pointless litigation. The reforms are expected to provide relief to the… Continue reading Telecom Sector Reforms – Explained, pointwise
National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a Bill to dispense with the National Entrance cum Eligibility Test (NEET). This bill is passed based on the recommendation of the high-level committee led by retired judge AK Rajan. The committee report was prepared after looking into around 86,000 representations from various… Continue reading National Entrance cum Eligibility Test(NEET) – Issues and Significance- Explained, pointwise
