For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Nobel Prize3 About Nobel Prizes 20213.1 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology, 20213.2 Nobel Prize in Physics, 20213.3 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 20213.4 Nobel Prize in Literature, 20213.5 Nobel Peace Prize 20213.6 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences, 20214 Highlights of Nobel Prizes 2021 Introduction Recently, the… Continue reading Nobel Prizes 2021 – Explained, pointwise
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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. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the government permitted imports? 3 What is the reason for the mismatch in demand and supply of power? 4 What is the government target with regard to coal import? 5 What can be done to improve the… Continue reading Power Ministry asks thermal units to import coal for minimum 10% blending
Boost tourism through disruption
Synopsis: Tourism infrastructure has huge untapped potential in India especially with respect to jobs. The government has to take steps to unleash the full potential. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why does India need to focus on the tourism sector? 3 What steps does the government of India has taken? 4 How India’s tourism sector can improve further? Introduction As per the Travel and… Continue reading Boost tourism through disruption
“Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” – Delhi HC
Source: This post is based on the article “Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” published in Indian Express on 13th October 2021. What is the news? The Delhi High Court recently dismissed the PIL challenging the appointment of an IPS officer as the Commissioner of the Delhi Police. About the case A Gujarat cadre officer… Continue reading “Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” – Delhi HC
Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
Synopsis: There is a burgeoning Electronics market, and also there is a consequent fight over the major powers to control the semiconductor industry. India can use this opportunity to improve to achieve digital India targets. Contents1 Introduction 2 Why is there a global chip fight? 3 What are its impacts on the world’s geopolitics? 4 What are the… Continue reading Semiconductors: Why India should not make chips – Instead, the focus should be on other parts of the global value chain
How Delhi came to see Europe as a valuable strategic partner
Synopsis: The smaller European states and EU as a block has much to offer to India and vice versa, especially in the context of the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Contents1 Introduction 2 What one can expect from the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy?3 What are the prospects of India-Europe relations now? 4 What does Europe offer to India? 5 What are the advantages for… Continue reading How Delhi came to see Europe as a valuable strategic partner
Detoxing pilot project has brought a river back from dead: Meghalaya
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the reason for contamination? 3 What is phycoremediation? 4 About Lukha river What is the news? Meghalaya government has claimed that a detoxing project through the use of phycoremediation has rejuvenated Lukha river. The project was funded by the “District Mineral Fund”. What is the reason for contamination? The Lukha River was… Continue reading Detoxing pilot project has brought a river back from dead: Meghalaya
U.K. asks India to update climate goals
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the key discussions of the meeting?2.1 Updating the NDCs3 Other discussions What is the news? Recently, the British Prime Minister and Indian Prime Minister had a meeting. The meeting occurred a few weeks ahead of a United Nations climate change summit in the U.K. During the meeting, the… Continue reading U.K. asks India to update climate goals
Pandora papers reveal legislative limits of preventing tax dodging
Synopsis: Pandora Papers reveal complex issues associated with offshore investments. Introduction Pandora Papers consist of as many as 12 million documents belonging to 14 global corporate services firms, which set up about 29,000 off-the-shelf companies and private trusts in obscure tax jurisdictions. Must read (Only new points are covered in this article): Pandora Papers and… Continue reading Pandora papers reveal legislative limits of preventing tax dodging
Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation
Synopsis: The government is looking to privatise the PSBs for strengthening the banking sector. But the Privatisation of PSBs is a complex one. Contents1 Introduction2 About the consolidation of Banks3 What powers does the government enjoy with PSBs?4 Is divestment of PSB can lead to Privatisation of PSB?5 What are the challenges in Privatising PSBs? Introduction… Continue reading Privatisation is far more difficult than consolidation
