For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction At present, there are about 100 million children between the ages of 3-6 years. These years are the bridge years between home and school and are critical for the physical, cognitive, socio-emotional, language, and early numeracy development. These components together comprise Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). These years have… Continue reading [Yojana February Summary] Early Childhood Care and Education: Teach them Young – Explained, pointwise
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Crop Diversification: Need, Advantages and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In a country like India, agriculture is a means of livelihood or subsistence for most farmers and not a business. At present, farmers face various bio-socio-psychological anomalies in farming. The traditional approach of low input-based extensive and diversified agricultural practices termed as ‘crop diversification’ could be an alternate approach to… Continue reading Crop Diversification: Need, Advantages and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
The Great Power Rivalry (China, Russia and the US) and its Impact on India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In the height of the Great Power rivalry, the Russian President and Chinese leader had their 38th bilateral meeting (since 2013) on February 04, 2022. The 5,000-word joint statement issued after the summit proclaimed that the “friendship between the two States has no limits, there are no ‘forbidden’ areas of… Continue reading The Great Power Rivalry (China, Russia and the US) and its Impact on India – Explained, pointwise
About Green clearances: The missing green
News: For many years, many environmentalists have raised the apprehension that a large number of infrastructure projects in the country are implemented without mandatory due diligence. They often complain of irregularities in green clearances. There have also been reports that mega initiatives proposed in the country in the last 15 years have failed to fulfil their… Continue reading About Green clearances: The missing green
5g technology: Fixing frequencies first
News: In the recent budget, the Finance Minister announced that the Government proposes to conduct the “required spectrum auctions” in 2022 to facilitate the roll-out of 5G mobile phone services in fiscal 2022-23. The government has been keen on implementing this technology due to its ability to serve as an enabler of economic growth and… Continue reading 5g technology: Fixing frequencies first
Regulating ART and Surrogacy: Associated Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s fertility industry has a potential market of US $12 billion. In 2021, the Parliament enacted the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act that seeks to monitor and regulate Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) and surrogacy. While many welcome it as a step in the right direction, they also fear that the… Continue reading Regulating ART and Surrogacy: Associated Challenges – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra January Summary] Smart Farming: Towards Sustainable Agriculture – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Smart farming is performing agricultural operations smartly with more precision, and it relies on the use of the Internet of Things (loT) and Artificial Intelligence (Al). Smart agriculture addresses many issues related to crop production as it allows monitoring of the changes in climatic factors, soil characteristics, soil moisture, etc.… Continue reading [Kurukshetra January Summary] Smart Farming: Towards Sustainable Agriculture – Explained, pointwise
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Budget 2022-23 highlighted the need for energy transition and mitigating the climate change. At the same time, the proposals for single-form clearances for ease of doing business seem contrary to the climate concerns and commitments. The reflection of such opposite nuances is very much evident in the recently… Continue reading Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Digital Rupee: Advantages and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs has tabled the Union Budget 2022-23 in the Parliament. One of the major highlights of this year’s budget is the announcement of Government’s decision to launch Digital Rupee – India’s version of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The announcement is a… Continue reading Digital Rupee: Advantages and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Union Budget 2022-23: Highlights and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs has tabled the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament. This year’s Union Budget seeks to complement macroeconomic level growth with a focus on micro-economic level all-inclusive welfare. While observing that India’e economic growth in the current year is estimated to be 9.2%; the… Continue reading Union Budget 2022-23: Highlights and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
