Source: The post is based on the article “Here is why you should plant babool” published in the DTE on 27th May 2023 What is the News? Various studies have shown that arid plant babool has many benefits. About Babool It is a perennial, evergreen tree which is indigenous to Indian Sub-continent as well as in Tropical Africa,… Continue reading Here is why you should plant babool
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OTT platforms mandated to show anti-tobacco warnings
Source: The post is based on the article “OTT platforms mandated to show anti-tobacco warnings” published in The Hindu on 30th May 2023 What is the News? Union Health Ministry has recently amended the rules under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2004. The amendment made it mandatory for over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms to display anti-tobacco warnings as… Continue reading OTT platforms mandated to show anti-tobacco warnings
Vande Bharat trains: Potential and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the Vande Bharat trains?3 What is the need for Vande Bharat trains?4 What are some achievements of Vande Bharat trains?5 What are the potential benefits of Vande Bharat trains?6 What are the challenges in Vande Bharat train expansions? 7 What should be done? Introduction The Vande Bharat… Continue reading Vande Bharat trains: Potential and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
India – Switzerland relationship: Fighting together for a peaceful world
Source: The post is based on the article “Fighting together for a peaceful world” published in the “The Indian Express” on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS2 – International relations. Relevance: About India – Switzerland relationship. News: The article explains the foreign policy priorities of Switzerland and its convergence with Indian foreign policy. What are… Continue reading India – Switzerland relationship: Fighting together for a peaceful world
Indian toy industry: Unboxing the ‘export turnaround’ in India’s toy story
Source: The post is based on the article “Unboxing the ‘export turnaround’ in India’s toy story” published in “The Hindu” on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: About Indian toy industry. News: India has recently turned a net exporter of toys, during 2020-21 and 2021-22. Between 2018-19 and 2021-22, toy exports increased from ₹812… Continue reading Indian toy industry: Unboxing the ‘export turnaround’ in India’s toy story
Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power
Source: The post is based on the article “Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power” published in “The Hindu” on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: About Buddhist diplomacy of India and China. News: Recently, the Global Buddhist Summit took place in New Delhi in April. What are some facts about Shakyas… Continue reading Using Buddhism as a tool of soft power
Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths
Source: The post is based on the article “Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths” published in the Business Standard on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About rare earth permanent magnets. News: Recently, the PM has inaugurated India’s first facility to produce rare earth permanent… Continue reading Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths
Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking
Source: The post is based on the article “Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking” published in Live Mint on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – E-governance, International Relations. Relevance: About India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach. News: Recently, few global organisations have endorsed India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking
Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority
Source: The post is based on the article “Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority” published in the Business Standard on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 3: Energy. Relevance: About E20 target. News: The government said to achieve the level of ethanol blending in petrol to 20% (E20) by 2025, instead of… Continue reading Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority
Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing
Source: The post is based on the article “Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About all-in-one insurance policy. News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority… Continue reading Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing
