Smartphone Ban in Schools: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The use of smartphones among students is rising due to digital revolution, especially post Covid-19. Recently, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has called for prohibiting smartphones in schools. A recent advisory issued by the Delhi government has highlighted the need for all stakeholders connected with… Continue reading Smartphone Ban in Schools: Explained, pointwise

[Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials July, 2023

Hello everyone. We are posting The Monthly Compilation of 7 pm Editorial for the month of July 2023 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 bearing relevance to Civil Services GS Preparation. To… Continue reading [Download] Monthly Compilation of 7 PM Editorials July, 2023

Small Modular Reactors: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Paris Agreement goals and SDG 7 has prompted an overhaul in worldwide energy supply technologies. With the advent of clean energy transition, there has been a great thrust towards adopting cleaner energy options to move towards the net zero emissions scenario by the respective countries. Apart from Renewable… Continue reading Small Modular Reactors: Explained, pointwise

Delhi Services Bill: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Parliament passed the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, (commonly called Delhi Services Bill) that gives the central government control over bureaucrats in the Delhi government. It amends the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991.  The Bill repeals the Government… Continue reading Delhi Services Bill: Explained, pointwise

Critical Minerals in India and Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 : Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Critical minerals, in India and around the world, form the bedrock of contemporary technology. They are integral to the creation of products like solar panels, semiconductors, wind turbines, and advanced batteries used for storage and transportation. In essence, the shift towards renewable energy is impossible without these critical minerals.… Continue reading Critical Minerals in India and Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 : Explained, pointwise

Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, was introduced in Parliament. The Bill was tabled after nearly five years of negotiations involving the government, technology companies and civil society representatives. It lays out procedures on how corporations and the government itself can collect and use information and personal… Continue reading Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise

Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The government has recently imposed restrictions on the import of laptops, tablets, and personal computers. According to a notice issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, the import of electronic goods falling under HSN 8471 (a category) will now be classified as “Restricted,” allowing imports only against valid… Continue reading Import restrictions: Explained, pointwise

Age of consent: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Bombay High Court said that it is high time India considered reducing the age of consent for sex. The court pointed out that after the enactment of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, many adolescents are being prosecuted for consensual relationships with minor… Continue reading Age of consent: Explained, pointwise

Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was introduced in Lok Sabha. The Bill comes six years after the IIM Act, 2017 which declared the 20 IIMs across the country as “institutions of national importance” and conferred them with greater autonomy in both administration and academic functioning.… Continue reading Indian Institute of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Explained, pointwise

16th Finance Commission: Explained, pointwise

For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The 16th Finance Commission is due to be set up shortly to determine how much of the Centre’s tax revenue should be given away to States (the vertical share) and how to distribute that among States (the horizontal sharing formula). Many critical changes have taken place since the constitution… Continue reading 16th Finance Commission: Explained, pointwise

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