Contents1 What is the news?2 About the proposal to designate East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as MPAs3 What is the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)?4 What is a Marine Protected Area (MPA)?5 India’s Antarctic expedition What is the news? Recently, India has extended its support for protecting the Antarctic… Continue reading India extends support for protecting the Antarctic environment and for designating East Antarctica and the Weddell Sea as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
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Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the need for the SACRED portal?3 About the Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity’ (SACRED) portal4 How the SACRED portal will work? What is the news? The Union government is all set to develop a job portal for senior citizens. The portal named, ‘Senior Able Citizens… Continue reading Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal
Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh launches People’s Plan Campaign 2021 and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Panchayats3 About the People’s Plan Campaign – Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas 20214 What is Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard?5 About Gram Panchayat Development Plan(GPDP) What is the news? Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and Rural Development has launched People’s Plan Campaign 2021– Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas and Vibrant Gram… Continue reading Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh launches People’s Plan Campaign 2021 and Vibrant Gram Sabha Dashboard
Shri Bhupender Yadav launches DigiSaksham- a joint initiative of Labour Ministry with Microsoft India to enhance the employability of youth
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the DigiSaksham programme3 The immediate focus of the DigiSaksham programme4 Significance of DigiSaksham programme5 About the National Career Service (NCS) Project What is the news? The minister for Labour and Employment has launched a digital skills programme (DigiSaksham) to enhance the employability of youth by imparting digital skills that… Continue reading Shri Bhupender Yadav launches DigiSaksham- a joint initiative of Labour Ministry with Microsoft India to enhance the employability of youth
Law is clear, road blockades can’t go on endlessly, says Supreme Court
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the farmers’ protest and the PIL3 The Supreme Court observation in farmers’ protest and the PIL4 About the Supreme Court observation on blockade What is the news? The Supreme Court has recently said farmers’ grievances could be addressed either by Parliament or judiciary, but they can’t be seen to… Continue reading Law is clear, road blockades can’t go on endlessly, says Supreme Court
Challenges like climate change call for farm research to take centre stage, just like during the Green Revolution
Synopsis: Agriculture and climate change are too important at present. So, research should take centre stage and Agriculture has to be left only to generalist bureaucrats, economists and activists. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the need for these crops?3 What are the challenges India faced during Green Revolution?4 What are the present challenges of Indian Agriculture?5… Continue reading Challenges like climate change call for farm research to take centre stage, just like during the Green Revolution
Quad v AUKUS: Anglos & Allies
Synopsis: This article explains the Anglosphere and India’s approach in international relations. Contents1 Introduction2 How the Anglosphere creates a divide around the world?3 Does India, a member of the Anglosphere?4 How Vernacular India is helping India to build its international relations?5 How India is moving ahead? Introduction The term Anglosphere includes a grouping of English-speaking… Continue reading Quad v AUKUS: Anglos & Allies
The Issue of firecracker Ban in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the recent observations by the Supreme Court on the firecracker ban?3 Other Judgments related to Firecracker ban4 What is the rationale behind the ban on Firecrackers?5 What are the issues associated with the ban on Firecracker?6 Suggestions7 Conclusion Introduction The Supreme Court recently said that a preliminary… Continue reading The Issue of firecracker Ban in India – Explained, pointwise
Four geopolitical developments and a window of opportunity for India
Synopsis: China’s hardships and other significant events around the globe boosts India’s economic prospects Contents1 Introduction2 1. The withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan and the complete takeover of the country by the Taliban.3 2. Significant domestic political changes in China4 3. The announcement of the Australia-UK and US (AUKUS) alliance5 4. The… Continue reading Four geopolitical developments and a window of opportunity for India
NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
Synopsis: The policy of a single test needs to be reviewed to attain the lofty goals of the New Education Policy. Contents1 Introduction2 How NEET evolved?3 NEET and minority institutions4 What are the issues associated with Judicial observation on NEET? Introduction Recently, The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed a Bill to dispense with the National… Continue reading NEET fails the multidimensional construct of merit
