Source: The post is based on the article “Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heat waves. News: February was generally considered as a ‘spring’ and a ‘winter month’ by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and usually… Continue reading Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office
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Our Health, Our Data – Digital models for disease tracking are crucial. But so are data analytic skills & privacy protection
Source: The post is based on the article “Our Health, Our Data – Digital models for disease tracking are crucial. But so are data analytic skills & privacy protection” published in The Times of India on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About… Continue reading Our Health, Our Data – Digital models for disease tracking are crucial. But so are data analytic skills & privacy protection
Supreme Court censure on renaming games: Because the past lives in the present
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court censure on renaming games: Because the past lives in the present” published in the Indian Express on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-1: Urbanization, their problems and their remedies. Relevance: About renaming places. News: The Supreme Court has recently dismissed a PIL that sought a renaming commission… Continue reading Supreme Court censure on renaming games: Because the past lives in the present
Clean Energy Transition of States and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a clean electricity transition? 3 What are the report’s key highlights on the Clean Energy Transition of States? 4 What is the need for the Clean Energy Transition of states? 5 What are the challenges faced by states in their clean energy transition?5.1 What steps have been taken by the Indian states towards… Continue reading Clean Energy Transition of States and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About the ALMA Telescope3 What are the technical specifications of the ALMA Telescope?3.1 What are the discoveries made by ALMA Telescope?4 Why ALMA Telescope… Continue reading What is ALMA telescope, that will soon get a ‘new brain’?
Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Plenty In A Name – Why naming public spaces after India’s rich flora, fauna, and not history figures, makes so much sense” published in The Times of India on 1st March 2023. “The Express View: Listen to the court” published in the Indian Express on 1st March 2023.… Continue reading Listen to the court – SC warning against renaming places by abusing history, and invoking it selectively, is valuable and timely
A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Source: The post is based on the article “A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline” published in the Business Standard on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About GM pest-resistant cotton. News: Recently, Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) for bio-safety field trials has approved the new genetically… Continue reading A fresh beginning – New GM cotton can reverse the yield decline
Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi” published in the PIB on 28th February 2023. What is the News? On the occasion of “National Science Day”, the government has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian… Continue reading Union Minister launches VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora abroad to mark the National Science Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Centre-State relations and Punchhi Commission – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About Punchhi Commission3 What is the reason behind the non-implementation of the recommendations of Punchhi Commission on Centre-State relations?4 What are the challenges at present in Centre-State relations? 5 What are the major recommendations of the Punchhi Commission on Centre-State relations? 6 What should be done to improve Centre-State Relations further? … Continue reading Centre-State relations and Punchhi Commission – Explained, pointwise
Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd February 2023. What is the News? Recently, Brazil has halted its beef exports to China after a case of Mad Cow Disease was confirmed in China. It will have… Continue reading Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
