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
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Clean Energy Transition of States and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember has recently released a report titled “Indian States’ Energy Transition“. The report highlighted the glaring inequality in the Clean Energy Transition of States. As per the report, Karnataka now has the best-equipped power systems to convert its electricity system from… 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. What is the News? The (Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array) ALMA telescope is set to get software and hardware upgrades that will help it collect much more data and produce… 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 → Introduction Recently, the government’s reply to an unstarred question revealed that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to start the process of seeking the states’ comments on the Punchhi Commission’s report on Centre-state relations. This is to obtain updated comments of the State Governments/ UT Administrations on the… 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?
Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
Source: The post is based on the article “Reducing pain: On menstrual leave” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About menstrual pain leave. News: Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner to approach the Union… Continue reading Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
Source: The post is based on the article “Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat” published in Business Standard on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About wheat production and food inflation. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD)… Continue reading Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
