Introduction India is the largest consumer and the second-largest producer of sugar. With the increase in consumption of packaged foods, there has been a significant increase in the consumption of refined sugar. This has resulted in a twin burden of obesity and malnourishment among children in India, due to the consumption of junk food by… Continue reading Implications of Cheap Sugar in India – Explained, Pointwise
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RoDTEP Scheme and Export competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
Introduction After delaying by 8 months, the government of India has notified the rates and norms for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. Accordingly, the Commerce Ministry released details of the RoDTEP scheme to help exporters to stay competitive and increase exports at a time when there is an increase… Continue reading RoDTEP Scheme and Export competitiveness – Explained, pointwise
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Challenges & opportunities – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial archives, click HERE → Introduction The government seems to be resetting its position on trade policy. The Union commerce secretary recently said India would fast-track free trade agreements (FTAs) as the country needs to engage with the rest of the world. Since the world is moving towards bilateral and regional trade arrangements, such deals… Continue reading Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Challenges & opportunities – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -August 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of August 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th August 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -August 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Centre has argued that it cannot reduce taxes on petrol and diesel, as it has to bear the burden of payments in lieu of oil bonds issued by the previous government to subsidize fuel prices. Fuel prices as of now remain incredibly high, with many metro cities having to… Continue reading Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
Functioning of Parliament: Challenges and way forward – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives, click HERE ← Introduction Over the years, the functioning of Parliament has declined, which is not a good sign for a healthy democracy. Recently, the Chief Justice of India also flagged the issue of lack of discussion in legislative assemblies on various laws before they are passed. The CJI also remarks… Continue reading Functioning of Parliament: Challenges and way forward – Explained, pointwise
The State of Urban Wetlands in India – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Four more wetlands have been recognized as wetlands of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, taking the number to 46. The inclusion will provide better protection and conservation of the wetlands, especially the urban wetlands. However, the estimates of Wetlands International South Asia shows that nearly 30% of the natural wetlands in India have… Continue reading The State of Urban Wetlands in India – Explained, pointwise
Maritime Security Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The issue of Maritime Security is being discussed at the global level. India recently hosted the UNSC summit on maritime security. The meeting was chaired by India, as it holds the council’s membership for the month of August. A cautious discussion and deliberation took place in the meeting over concerning issues like piracy, terrorism,… Continue reading Maritime Security Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
The Criminalisation of politics and Supreme Court – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Recently, the SC issued few important directives to prevent the criminalisation of politics. The state governments withdraw cases against MPs and MLAs frequently. To curb that, recently, the Supreme Court held that a criminal case against an MP or MLA can be withdrawn only after getting the consent of the State High Court concerned.… Continue reading The Criminalisation of politics and Supreme Court – Explained, pointwise
IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report: Findings and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its Sixth Assessment Report, titled “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis”. The report states that human activities are causing climate change, and the planet is irrevocably headed towards warming by 1.5 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial times in the next two decades. The report predicts… Continue reading IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report: Findings and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise
