News: Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) is the country’s only integrated military command till now in India. So, It is crucial for India’s military outpost to counter China’s expanding footprint in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Contents1 About Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC)2 Why Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) is significant?3 Recent initiatives in the… Continue reading ‘Andaman & Nicobar Is Key To Act East Policy’
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The significance of Supreme Court’s recent POCSO decision
News: In the Attorney General of India v. Satish case, the Supreme Court has set aside the controversial judgment of the Bombay HC which held that ‘skin-to-skin’ contact is necessary for an act to be classified as sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences(POCSO) Act. Contents1 About the Bombay HC judgment2 About… Continue reading The significance of Supreme Court’s recent POCSO decision
[Yojana November Summary] Gram Panchayat Development Plans – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan3 How funding is done for the implementation of GPDP?4 Evolution of GPDPs and planning process5 Objectives of Gram Panchayat Development Plan6 How is the government improving the GPDP?6.1 Case Study: Ibrahimpur, Telangana7 What needs to be done? Introduction Over the past few decades, there… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] Gram Panchayat Development Plans – Explained, pointwise
Error corrected: Regarding POCSO Act
News: Recently, the Supreme Court has set aside the controversial judgment of the Bombay HC which held that ‘skin-to-skin’ contact is necessary for an act to be classified as sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences(POCSO) Act. About the judgment Read here: Sexual intent, not skin-to-skin contact, key: SC About the POCSO… Continue reading Error corrected: Regarding POCSO Act
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate IFSCA’s InFinity Forum on 3rd December 2021
What is the news? The Indian Prime Minister will inaugurate the “InFinity Forum”, a 2-day thought leadership Forum on FinTech on 3rd December 2021. For the forum, a dedicated Website and Agenda for the InFinity Forum was launched recently. About the InFinity Forum InFinity Forum is IFSCA’s flagship financial technology and global thought leadership event.… Continue reading Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate IFSCA’s InFinity Forum on 3rd December 2021
Central forces, state cops require better coordination: Shah
What is the news? Recently, the Home Minister inaugurated the three-day annual conference of police chiefs in Lucknow. This is the 56th DGP/IGP conference. About the 56th DGP/IGP conference Since 2014, the DGP/IGP has been held outside Delhi, with the Prime Minister and home minister leading the deliberations. The DGP meet this year is being… Continue reading Central forces, state cops require better coordination: Shah
[Yojana November Summary] SVAMITVA Scheme – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the objectives of the PM SVAMITVA Scheme3 Coverage of the PM SVAMITVA Scheme4 What are the achievements of the PM SVAMITVA Scheme so far?5 Why the PM SVAMITVA Scheme is needed?6 What are the challenges in the traditional land survey method?7 What are the major advantages of the… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] SVAMITVA Scheme – Explained, pointwise
Ordinances extending tenures of CBI, ED chiefs show a worrying trend
News: The Government of India has brought two ordinances to extend the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) directors up to 5 years. About the Ordinances The two ordinances promulgated were the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, and the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, which extend the tenures, respectively, of… Continue reading Ordinances extending tenures of CBI, ED chiefs show a worrying trend
US’s engagement with China is par for the course. Delhi should not panic, must enhance its global standing
News: Recently a virtual summit occurred between US President and the Chinese President. In that, both the nations have decided to expand their cooperation and engagement. We have already covered the entire issue in our previous article: What Biden-Xi summit presages for the future What are the challenges in China-US relations? Failed fulfilments: During the… Continue reading US’s engagement with China is par for the course. Delhi should not panic, must enhance its global standing
ASER Survey and issues in school education – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About ASER 2021 Survey3 What are the Key findings of ASER Survey 2021?4 Why there is an increase in government school enrolment?5 What are the challenges highlighted by the ASER Survey?6 How to bridge the learning gaps?7 How to improve school education? Introduction Recently, the 16th Annual Status of… Continue reading ASER Survey and issues in school education – Explained, pointwise
