Source: The post is based on the article “Kathua’s ‘Basohli Painting’ gets GI tag” published in The Times of India on 3rd April 2023. What is the News? The world-famous ‘Basohli Painting’ from Kathua district has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. This is the first time in the history of GI registration that the Jammu region got… Continue reading Kathua’s ‘Basohli Painting’ gets GI tag
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Issues with the drug regulatory system in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the drug regulatory system in India3 What are the recent irregularities in Indian drug industries? 4 What are the challenges associated with drug regulation in India? 5 What should be done to resolve issues related to the drug regulatory system in India? Introduction The Indian pharmaceutical industry gained global recognition… Continue reading Issues with the drug regulatory system in India – Explained, pointwise
India’s New Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and its significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the salient features of India’s new FTP?3 What is the significance of the new FTP? 4 What are the expected benefits of the new FTP? 5 What are the challenges in implementing the new FTP? 6 What should be done? Introduction The new Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) document for India… Continue reading India’s New Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) and its significance – Explained, pointwise
Concerns associated with World Happiness Report: Their Blindness To Our Happiness
Source: The post is based on the article “Their Blindness To Our Happiness” published in The Times of India on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About concerns associated with World Happiness Report. News: The World Happiness Report was released recently. It has ranked India 126 out… Continue reading Concerns associated with World Happiness Report: Their Blindness To Our Happiness
Slower pace of state capex raises questions over extent to which public sector can drive economic momentum
Source: The post is based on the article “Slower pace of state capex raises questions over extent to which public sector can drive economic momentum” published in the Indian Express on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Relevance: About data on government finances. News: Recently, the Controller… Continue reading Slower pace of state capex raises questions over extent to which public sector can drive economic momentum
Oil production cut: Oil must not get to spoil economic expectations
Source: The post is based on the article “Oil must not get to spoil economic expectations” published in the Livemint on 4th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Relevance: About Oil production cut. News: Recently, the OPEC+ members declared a plan to cut an oil production output of… Continue reading Oil production cut: Oil must not get to spoil economic expectations
Long on intent: On India’s Foreign Trade Policy
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Harmonize trade policy with India’s broad goals” and “Our foreign trade policy bets on e-commerce for an export jump” published in the Livemint on 3rd April 2023. “Long on intent: On India’s Foreign Trade Policy” published in The Hindu on 3rd April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3:… Continue reading Long on intent: On India’s Foreign Trade Policy
Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
Source: The post is based on the article “Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world” published in The Economic Times on 1st April 2023. What is the News? A 61-year-old man from Kolkata has been recently diagnosed with an infection from Chondrostereum Purpureum, a deadly plant fungus. This is said to be… Continue reading Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
Lahore Lesson – If Pak HC can scrap sedition law, surely SC can do it
Source: The post is based on the article “Lahore Lesson – If Pak HC can scrap sedition law, surely SC can do it” published in The Times of India on 1st April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About… Continue reading Lahore Lesson – If Pak HC can scrap sedition law, surely SC can do it
Human genome editing: significance and associated challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What is Human genome editing? 3 How Human genome editing is done?4 What is the need for Human genome editing? 5 What are the advantages of Human genome editing? 6 What are the challenges associated with Human genome editing? 7 What should be done before permitting widespread applications of human genome editing? Introduction … Continue reading Human genome editing: significance and associated challenges – Explained, pointwise
