Introduction Vaccines are a proven shield against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. They have prevented serious illness and death, especially in patients who have been administered both doses. India’s new vaccine policy came into effect on 21st June. The policy aims to reduce the stress of procurement on states who were not able to effectively procure under… Continue reading New Vaccine policy: Need and Concerns – Explained, Pointwise
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India-Africa relations – Explained, pointwise
Introduction Africa is considered a foreign policy priority by India. The Indian government has designed a forward-looking strategy to deepen India-Africa relations further. Even during the COVID-19 times, India took new initiatives to assist Africa through prompt dispatch of medicines and later vaccines. The quantum of India-Africa trade According to the Confederation of Indian Industry,… Continue reading India-Africa relations – Explained, pointwise
UGC’s Proposal For Blended Learning – Explained, Pointwise
Syllabus: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education Introduction A recent circular by the University Grants Commission (UGC) proposed a blended learning mode wherein all higher educational institutions (HEI) should teach 40% of any course online and the rest 60% offline. What are the benefits of Blended learning (BL) as stated by UGC? Paves the way… Continue reading UGC’s Proposal For Blended Learning – Explained, Pointwise
Draft e-commerce rules and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The government has proposed changes to the e-commerce rules under the Consumer Protection Act to make the framework under which firms operate more stringent. It comes 11 months after the Government notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020, The latest proposals aim towards greater compliance and protecting the interests of consumers. Ministry of Commerce and Industry has earlier… Continue reading Draft e-commerce rules and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
Right to be Forgotten – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Delhi High Court ordered the removal of easy access from one of its own judgments. The move respected the petitioner’s right to be forgotten (RTBF) and aimed to prevent post-acquittal stigmatization. RTBF is a right to remove private information about a person from Internet searches and other directories under some circumstances. It is… Continue reading Right to be Forgotten – Explained, Pointwise
Summary of State of Environment Report 2021 – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released its annual State of Environment Report, 2021. This year’s assessment has been made against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report highlights the dismal state of the environment in India wherein the country is jeopardising its natural wealth for meeting its economic objectives. It also… Continue reading Summary of State of Environment Report 2021 – Explained, Pointwise
[June Yojana Summary] Pandemic through Gandhian Principles – Explained, pointwise
Introduction The Covid-19 Pandemic has changed every aspect of human life. It has altered our consumption pattern, shocked our smart production systems, changed the modes of education and entertainment. Above all, the pandemic also changed the perception, “Man is a ‘social animal”. Ever since the imposition of lockdown, the Gandhian principles started gaining ground. Gandhian… Continue reading [June Yojana Summary] Pandemic through Gandhian Principles – Explained, pointwise
RBI’s proposal for regulation of the Microfinance sector- Explained, pointwise
Introduction Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance sector. The document aimed to address the concerns related to the over-indebtedness of microfinance borrowers and empowering them. The document proposes that there should be no prepayment penalty and collateral for all microfinance loans. The introduction of regulation is… Continue reading RBI’s proposal for regulation of the Microfinance sector- Explained, pointwise
[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -June 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Good afternoon everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of June 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [1st to 15th June 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -June 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
UAPA or Unlawful Activities Prevention Act – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Delhi High Court recently granted bail to 3 students, accused of conducting riots and anti CAA protests in North East Delhi. This case highlights another instance of misuse of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA),1967. The UAPA was formulated to strengthen the security framework of the country and preserve the unity and integrity… Continue reading UAPA or Unlawful Activities Prevention Act – Explained, Pointwise
