For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Energy is the engine for economic growth and when the country moves ahead on the path of development, it is necessary to utilize every energy resource available in the country, especially nuclear power. Currently, the world is dependent on fossil fuels to match the huge amount of energy consumption across… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] Energy Security: Nuclear Power – Explained, pointwise
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Global Hunger Index and India’s stand – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Global Hunger Index 2021 was released. The data for the index is sourced from FAO, the Joint database of UNICEF, WHO, World Bank and others. India has slipped seven places to rank 101 among 116 countries. Even the index showed India is improving its absolute score, its rank… Continue reading Global Hunger Index and India’s stand – Explained, pointwise
Why Nasa is launching robo archaeologist named Lucy
Source: This post is based on the article “Why Nasa is launching robo archaeologist named Lucy” published in “The Times of India”on 16th October 2021. What is the News? NASA is about to launch a probe toward clusters of asteroids along Jupiter’s orbital path. They are known as the Trojan swarms. It represents the final unexplored regions of asteroids in the solar system. More about the news The spacecraft, a deep-space robotic archaeologist named Lucy will… Continue reading Why Nasa is launching robo archaeologist named Lucy
India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index
Source: This post is based on the articles “Hunger Index: poor ranking devoid of ground reality and facts, says Govt” published in The Hindu on 16th October 2021. “India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index” published in Down To Earth on 15th October 2021. “Statement of Ministry of Women and Child Development on Global Hunger Report 2021” published… Continue reading India slips 7 spots to rank 101 among 116 countries on Global Hunger Index
COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO
Source: This post is based on the article “COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 14th October 2021. What is the News? World Health Organization (WHO) released “Global TB report” which stated that the world suffered huge reverses in progress towards tuberculosis (TB) elimination in 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic. India has been the worst-hit. … Continue reading COVID-19 reverses decades of progress in TB elimination, India worst-hit: WHO
Tackling the climate crisis
Source: This post is based on the article “Tackling the climate crisis” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2021. Syllabus: GS3- Conservation; Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: To understand the climate crisis. Synopsis: The climate crisis and the steps needed to be taken in this regard in light of the recent IPCC report. Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has recently… Continue reading Tackling the climate crisis
PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Prime Minister has launched the Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity. The Gati Shakti scheme will subsume the Rs 110 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) that was launched in 2019. The PM said the government was aiming at adding over 200 airports, helipads, and water… Continue reading PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise
PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development
What is the news? Prime Minister has launched the Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity. The Gati Shakti scheme will subsume the Rs 110 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline that was launched in 2019. Read more: ‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost What is PM Gati Shakti? Gati… Continue reading PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development
Nobel Prizes 2021 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Nobel Prize 2021 has been announced in various fields. This year’s Nobel Prize highlighted a few significant developments and research around the globe. For instance, Research on wages and jobs, discoveries of human receptors for temperature and touch, etc. This article is a summary of this year’s Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prizes 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Power Ministry asks thermal units to import coal for minimum 10% blending
Synopsis: The present problems in the coal sector need a long-term solution to avoid such issues in future. Introduction To meet the increased power demand in the country, the Centre has asked thermal power generators to import coal for at least 10% blending, citing a shortage of domestic coal supply. This is a sharp reversal of its earlier directive of… Continue reading Power Ministry asks thermal units to import coal for minimum 10% blending
