Context: Significance of India-EU Free Trade Agreement India-European Union (EU) trade relation genesis: India-European Union relations started way back in the early 1960s, when India pursued diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community. The signing of a cooperation agreement in 1994 broadened the scope for bilateral relationship beyond trade and economic cooperation. Key bilateral agreements… Continue reading 7 PM | Talking trade with the EU | 27th August, 2019
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7 PM | A bottom-up approach to conservation | 26th August, 2019
Context: Devolution of power to protect the Western Ghats About the Western Ghats: One of the 34 Biodiversity hot spots of the world, the Western Ghats, together with the west coast form an important ecological region, springing from the Arabian Sea coast to the montane heights of over 2,000 m. The Western Ghats straddle the… Continue reading 7 PM | A bottom-up approach to conservation | 26th August, 2019
7 PM | Cleaning Mumbai’s coastal water, naturally | 24th August, 2019
Context: artificial reefs and their significance in coastal areas Submerged shipwrecks are the most common form of artificial reef. Oil and gas platforms, bridges, lighthouses, and other offshore structures often function as artificial reefs. Marine resource managers also create artificial reefs in underwater areas that require a structure to enhance the habitat for reef organisms,… Continue reading 7 PM | Cleaning Mumbai’s coastal water, naturally | 24th August, 2019
7 PM | Old new friends | 24th August, 2019
Context: India – France relations. More in news: PM Modi is on an official state visit to France at the invitation of the French President for a bilateral summit on August 22-23 in Paris and to participate in the G7 Summit on August 25-26 in Biarritz. India and France released a joint statement on August… Continue reading 7 PM | Old new friends | 24th August, 2019
7 PM | Why Amazon fires are worrying | 23rd August, 2019
Context: Amazon Rainforests, its importance and the recent forest fires- a cause of concern for global community. More in news: Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil – the most intense blazes for almost a decade. Brazil declared a state of emergency over the rising number of fires in the region. So… Continue reading 7 PM | Why Amazon fires are worrying | 23rd August, 2019
7 PM | Data deprivation makes cybercrime difficult to tackle | 23rd August, 2019
Context: cyber crimes and data localisation in India Requirements for local storage and processing of data are commonly referred to as ‘data localization’ or ‘data residency’ requirements. Data localization can broadly be defined as ‘any legal limitation on data moving globally and compelling it to remain locally. Localization policies can take a variety of forms.… Continue reading 7 PM | Data deprivation makes cybercrime difficult to tackle | 23rd August, 2019
7 PM | Sacrificing liberty for national security | 22nd August, 2019
Context: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 could be catastrophic for fundamental rights. More in news: Parliament passes The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, 2019 on 2nd August 2019. A PIL has been filed in SC against Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967: The UAPA was passed by… Continue reading 7 PM | Sacrificing liberty for national security | 22nd August, 2019
7 PM | The risks of legalising cannabis | 22nd August, 2019
Context: Legalising and commercialization of Cannabis can be dangerous. More in news: There is a growing movement in the West to legalise cannabis, with rumblings of the same in India. Cannabis: Cannabis is the generic name for illegal drugs derived from the female Cannabis plants. The main psychoactive ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). When consumed, it… Continue reading 7 PM | The risks of legalising cannabis | 22nd August, 2019
7 PM | A wake-up call for DoT | 21st August, 2019
Context: Indian telecom sector present challenges The telecommunications industry has impact on every aspect of our lives, from the simple reality of enabling telephonic communication between people in different locations to enabling supply-chains to work seamlessly across continents to create products and fulfill demands. Telecommunication services are now recognized as a key to the rapid… Continue reading 7 PM | A wake-up call for DoT | 21st August, 2019
7 PM | Population and patriotism | 21st August, 2019
Context: India’s population and declining total fertility rates. More in news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech equated population control and patriotism: “Population explosion will cause many problems for our future generations. But there is a vigilant section of public (who)… have a small family and express their patriotism to the country.… Continue reading 7 PM | Population and patriotism | 21st August, 2019
