What is the news? The name of Bhopal’s Habibganj railway station has been changed to Rani Kamlapati station. How did the name of the railway station get changed? While Indian Railways may own the station, it does not get involved in the business of naming it. Similarly, Indian Railways did not change the name of… Continue reading Habibganj to Rani Kamlapati: How a railway station’s name is changed
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What Chennai (and India) must do to prevent urban flooding
News: The ongoing spell of heavy rain in Chennai has again exposed its vulnerabilities. This shows that the city has not learnt any lessons from 2015. Must Read: Season of floods: On TN’s long-term solutions to avoid monsoon woes What are the reasons behind floods in Urban areas? 1. Density of population, 2. Underdeveloped infrastructure,… Continue reading What Chennai (and India) must do to prevent urban flooding
Afghan tangle: No easy options for New Delhi, especially given broader threats posed by Beijing, Islamabad
News: India hosted Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. The dialogue concluded with the Delhi Declaration. Must Read: ‘Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan’ What are the key features of the Delhi Declaration? The declaration 1. Strongly objected to the use of Afghan soil for planning, financing and carrying out terrorist activities, 2. Called for collective… Continue reading Afghan tangle: No easy options for New Delhi, especially given broader threats posed by Beijing, Islamabad
General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
What is the news? Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concern about states withdrawing general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). About the Case The CBI had filed the affidavit after the court inquired last month about the bottlenecks it faced and the steps it had taken to strengthen prosecutions. In that, the CBI… Continue reading General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
Explained: How Srinagar earned UNESCO creative tag
What is the news? Recently, UNESCO has selected Srinagar as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. Srinagar became one of 49 cities worldwide to join the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). About the inclusion of Srinagar in UCCN The Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO… Continue reading Explained: How Srinagar earned UNESCO creative tag
UAPA and the recent judgments – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In the backdrop of the Tripura violence, the police used the provisions under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967) to charge journalists and 100-odd social media users for posts on communal violence. What are the other recent cases filed under UAPA? Kashmir: Recently, students in Kashmir were booked… Continue reading UAPA and the recent judgments – Explained, pointwise
Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?
News Recently the Finance Ministry has issued a fresh set of norms to guide state-owned banks in adopting a uniform staff accountability framework for non-performing assets (NPAs) up to Rs 50 crore. Must read: PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs What are the reasons for the introduction of accountability guidelines for PSBs?… Continue reading Explained: When can PSU bank staff be probed for NPAs?
PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs
What is the news? The finance ministry has issued guidelines on staff accountability that aim to shield them from good decisions gone bad. Banks should revise Staff Accountability Policies based on these guidelines and frame the procedures with the approval of their respective boards. What are the staff accountability policies of PSBs? At present, different… Continue reading PSBs to introduce common staff accountability guidelines for NPAs
Finding a way out of India’s deepening water stress
Synopsis: India’s water crisis will increase in future, so the government, people, and all should come together to solve the issue. Introduction Recently, the draft National Water Policy has been submitted by the Mihir Shah committee. What are the reasons behind the water crisis in India? Lack of sustainable urban planning: Many cities in India… Continue reading Finding a way out of India’s deepening water stress
Digitization could ease MSMEs’ access to supply-chain finance
Synopsis: Access to formal credit to MSMEs can be provided by linking the GST system and TReDS platform. Introduction Access to formal credit continues to be a challenge for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Lack of reliable financial information is one of the main reasons. This can be solved by linking India’s GST system… Continue reading Digitization could ease MSMEs’ access to supply-chain finance
